tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post5174827944444666948..comments2023-12-07T13:21:53.481-06:00Comments on HAUTE ICE BEADWORK: A Visit to the Emerald IsleMarsha Wiest-Hineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-35565627918807976422012-11-19T10:00:04.529-06:002012-11-19T10:00:04.529-06:00I almost never go from idea to end without a littl...I almost never go from idea to end without a little sitting or being stuck and sometimes, I have to back way up in order to move ahead again. Thank you for reading and for your kind comments!Marsha Wiest-Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-83647330314938538662012-11-18T21:03:45.431-06:002012-11-18T21:03:45.431-06:00I can't take my eyes off this necklace ~ it...I can't take my eyes off this necklace ~ it's just so beautiful and full of color and texture. I especially appreciate your blog explaining how this piece developed. I've been making very small beaded pieces and have dozens of unfinished creations waiting for inspiration. It's encouraging to hear that some of the best artists don't create their pieces in one uninterrupted session!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02292255474115974446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-67325183468200197962012-04-12T11:01:29.064-06:002012-04-12T11:01:29.064-06:00Greetings Marsha,
Wonderful piece. Thank you for ...Greetings Marsha,<br />Wonderful piece. Thank you for sharing the stitches.<br />-Eva MariaEva Maria Keiserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14292394644188404803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-50238827098619364712012-03-20T11:30:51.989-06:002012-03-20T11:30:51.989-06:00Thanks so much Vimala! I am currently reading &qu...Thanks so much Vimala! I am currently reading "Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister" by Gregory Maguire, and I am astonished at his insights about what it means to "see like an artist." He is refering to drawing and painting, but I am working on a piece with crocus flowers and amazed by what I don't see until I wonder why my work does not look more like the real thing, and then look again. :o)Marsha Wiest-Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-60824796545658685682012-03-20T10:51:51.809-06:002012-03-20T10:51:51.809-06:00Marsha,
The Witching Hour is probably my all time ...Marsha,<br />The Witching Hour is probably my all time favorite Anne Rice novel, so I just adore the inspiration for this Emerald necklace! And you definitely captured the mystique and elegance in this piece...it is stunningly gorgeous! <br /><br />I read that book at least 3 or 4 times over the last 20 years or so and seeing this necklace and reading all about it's creation takes me right back into the story...I might have to read it again now! <br /><br />I love your work and how much you share of your inspiration and creative process here in your blog. You really draw the reader into your personal experience/relationship with your beadwork...so thank you for sharing!Tia Dalmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17519692275454306483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-21107212098438538862012-03-20T05:29:15.258-06:002012-03-20T05:29:15.258-06:00Thank you Diana!Thank you Diana!Marsha Wiest-Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-13229481707074195752012-03-20T01:37:00.561-06:002012-03-20T01:37:00.561-06:00I so love this piece Marsha - Green is so my favou...I so love this piece Marsha - Green is so my favourite colour of all time and I am a gold rather than a silver person too. Loved reading about the creation of this piece too. Thanks for sharing!Diana @ Serendipity Beadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972845045370596228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-7570017013266182692012-03-19T06:52:38.063-06:002012-03-19T06:52:38.063-06:00Thanks so much Nicole! And may I just say your be...Thanks so much Nicole! And may I just say your bead backing is wonderful? It's my favorite backing for bead embroidery!Marsha Wiest-Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-61519574689955904702012-03-19T06:51:27.576-06:002012-03-19T06:51:27.576-06:00Betty, Thank you!Betty, Thank you!Marsha Wiest-Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-31267285156050809792012-03-19T06:40:24.262-06:002012-03-19T06:40:24.262-06:00Very nice and just in time for St Patricks day. Yo...Very nice and just in time for St Patricks day. Your blog is wonderful and your art beautiful.<br />Nicole/BeadwrightDVArtisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389131898875955178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-62592246615271472582012-03-12T10:06:15.043-06:002012-03-12T10:06:15.043-06:00Thank you Megan!Thank you Megan!Marsha Wiest-Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-43096750663248696582012-03-12T09:19:44.877-06:002012-03-12T09:19:44.877-06:00This is so miraculous. Anyone wearing it would ins...This is so miraculous. Anyone wearing it would instantly feel like an Irish Princess. You always do such incredible, inspiring work!Megan Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09224922144752628461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-90327787658728398522012-03-08T21:07:59.039-06:002012-03-08T21:07:59.039-06:00Hi Louannie,
I did use peyote stitch to close the ...Hi Louannie,<br />I did use peyote stitch to close the backs of my bezels, but you can also use netting. Probably other stitches too, but those are the ones I have used personally. :o) You just decrease at corners on geometric shapes as necessary. Netting is the best bet for round or oval shapes. Thanks for reading and commenting!Marsha Wiest-Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-47240112820089029182012-03-08T19:40:46.995-06:002012-03-08T19:40:46.995-06:00This is so inspiring for me! Filling in the backs ...This is so inspiring for me! Filling in the backs really is impressive. I have to say I'm still honing my skills on this and this makes me realize I need a lot of practice! I would love to know how this is done - peyote stitch?Southpass Beads and Fibershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770015983042019898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-73461335518904467722012-03-08T08:16:09.195-06:002012-03-08T08:16:09.195-06:00I had to use google translate to read this, but th...I had to use google translate to read this, but then I visited your blog, and I could read the jist of it. I speak a little Deutsch, so I am thinking you are Dutch, maybe? Your work is very haute couture! Thanks for visiting and for your comment!Marsha Wiest-Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-24399883505071630422012-03-08T07:12:34.768-06:002012-03-08T07:12:34.768-06:00Boah! Gigantisch!!!Boah! Gigantisch!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283842421007799435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-79801008048155206702012-03-07T10:48:32.248-06:002012-03-07T10:48:32.248-06:00Betty and Callie, thank you. I am so pleased, pro...Betty and Callie, thank you. I am so pleased, proud, and inspired by being a part of this huge internet-based beading support group. I appreciate your friendship, your expertise, your talent, and you attention to my humble work! Goes for every one of you!Marsha Wiest-Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-13375774804124530142012-03-07T09:47:07.648-06:002012-03-07T09:47:07.648-06:00This is really a breathtaking necklace, Marsha! E...This is really a breathtaking necklace, Marsha! Everything comes together in appropriateness for the challenge theme, and also personal meaning for you. It's wonderful that you've shared your design insights with us. Your work is always gloriously imagined and beautifully constructed!Callie Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584089990487527595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-21109998330369803222012-03-07T09:26:10.445-06:002012-03-07T09:26:10.445-06:00I love this, Marsha! What a beautiful combination...I love this, Marsha! What a beautiful combination of bead colors and finishes. Your attention to detail and shading is one of the things that makes your work so outstanding.Betty Stephanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09795741525381377239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-8973039235540558842012-03-07T07:46:18.842-06:002012-03-07T07:46:18.842-06:00Oh good! I sure didn't mean to offend! :o)Oh good! I sure didn't mean to offend! :o)Marsha Wiest-Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-58971825905458787512012-03-07T05:13:35.150-06:002012-03-07T05:13:35.150-06:00Oh no, I didn't even mean to hint at something...Oh no, I didn't even mean to hint at something like that. I just thought I would tell you that it worked for me in my current piece. I actually tested about six different patterns before choosing the clover design. The clover design worked best with the coral it is being paired with. In other words, I completely understand choosing between competing design ideas.KJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02839682837427981888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-67091858111809942382012-03-06T16:56:32.363-06:002012-03-06T16:56:32.363-06:00I read it years ago as well. I had the old paperb...I read it years ago as well. I had the old paperback on my bookshelf on a cold day in January when it was too cold to go to the library! Thank you Kinga.Marsha Wiest-Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-63868036173819238162012-03-06T16:22:15.279-06:002012-03-06T16:22:15.279-06:00I loved this piece as soon as I first saw it! Love...I loved this piece as soon as I first saw it! Love at first sight...<br />It's so nice to see how you did it, I must admit, I could not have figured it out on my own! And I love your inspiration. I remember I did read the Witching Hour years ago and I loved it too!Crimson Frog Designs by Kinga Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168949522337453209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-65279732088442170262012-03-06T07:34:30.259-06:002012-03-06T07:34:30.259-06:00Oh dear! I surely didn't mean to say that a c...Oh dear! I surely didn't mean to say that a clover design was a bad idea, just that it didn't suit my purposes. There was a beadwoven shamrock necklace on Etsy for a while that I really liked. I hope I didn't offend, and I look forward to seeing yours! Eek! :o) Thank you for your kind words. -MMarsha Wiest-Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6284884316719285197.post-10684891660437826132012-03-06T07:31:58.262-06:002012-03-06T07:31:58.262-06:00Thank you Ilenia!Thank you Ilenia!Marsha Wiest-Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.com