Monday, February 13, 2012

oooh sparkle

Yep, this piece is loaded with Swarovski elements...xilions, ovals, graphic bead, rhombus, and pearls, with a few seed beads thrown in for good measure and to hold it all together.



It will be in a publication next year, so if you like your sparkle as much as I do directions will be available. I'll keep you posted.

Yesterdays milestone of the first 8 book projects was big. This piece needs to be sent off with directions tomorrow, and then a class at the studio on Wednesday followed by three more days of direction writing, independent of the book. Then I should be free and clear for all book all the time.

I also need to do a bit of studio clearing so my guests will have a place to work on Wednesday! The studio surfaces have gotten a tad out of control again!

Oh and I cast on a new jeweled cowl out of hand dyed silk....it is so luscious I can hardly wait to show you. I may however make the decision to start again since I trusted my memory which is a foolish thing to do and the pattern repeat is a little off. Perhaps tomorrow.....oranges and fuchsias, so pretty.
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15 comments:

  1. HelenFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Y-U-M-M-Y !!!

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  2. Terry from AlaskaFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:56 AM

    When is the new book coming out again? Looking forward to it.

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  3. Marcia DeCosterFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    My book is coming out in fall of 13 Terry. This is one for a Kalmbach book of which I am only one of the artists. I think it is due out next summer.

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  4. UnknownFebruary 13, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    SWOONING!!!! I can't wait for this one!

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  5. UnknownFebruary 13, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Beautiful! So excited for the new book and all the delicious new projects!

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  6. Marcia DeCosterFebruary 13, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Well Jenn you still have 13 to keep you busy in the current book!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    12 now, but that doesn't mean I'm not stoked for the next one! It just means it'll be continuous Marcia Madness!

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  8. Francesca WatsonFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Wow. I love this. Very, very cool!

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  9. Böbe IkoticsFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    Wonderful, very nice work! Congratulations

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  10. IngridFebruary 14, 2012 at 3:34 AM

    Marcia,
    Your previews and teasers just kill me :o) Any chance Kalmbach would reconsider the date and publish your book earlier. It's just too long...........
    Kind regards,
    Ingrid

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  11. H.T.February 14, 2012 at 4:55 AM

    Hello,Marcia:-)
    I can hardly wait for Your next book.I adore 'beaded Opulence',which is one of my favorities.
    The crystal bracelet is astounding/like all Your fantastic Works!/I like the variety of crystals'shapes and colors,You have used here.Lookind at its photo,each time I can discover something new,so I can say - this design is never boring,as for the light in crystals-each time different and for its beadweaving style.
    Happy to have found Your Blog.
    Happy to get in touch with my Favorite Artist.
    Best Greetings from Sweden-Halinka-

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  12. Bizzy BFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    Love your designs. Also looking forward to a picture of your knitting. I'm always looking for small projects & am wondering how difficult it is to knit with silk.

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  13. vwiseFebruary 14, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Another great design!!! Let see 10 months and counting until 2013 for another great BOOK my Marcia.

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  14. violetFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    WOW! Absolutely gorgeous!
    Mardel

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