Crochet workshop

Crochet workshop

A lot of concentration required to keep the right number of stitches on each row of this crocheted cuff bracelet. Swarovski XILION beads are crocheted in as you work and then the cuff is further embellished with square stones and mini beads.

Kumihimo rope snake necklace

Kumihimo rope snake necklace

I spent the last 6 months working on a new book, The Knotting and Braiding Bible, which will be out next year. One of the techniques is Kumihimo and I was inspired to create this piece for the 2014 Autumn/ Winter Launch of Swarovski Elements. Like all designs it take a bit of trial and error to get the design right!

Marvelous Molecules

Marvelous Molecules

Really enjoyed creating this design using the new Lochrose Molecule Beads. I made the wire rings by hand and then wired it all together using these fantastic square fancy stones in the new rose gold. There is a pair of earrings and matching bracelet too and all instructions are in this month’s Make Jewellery magazine.

Romantic bib necklace

Romantic bib necklace

This design for the Swarovski Launch, Spring 2014 is the most advanced embroidered piece that I have done. Embroidered onto Lacey’s Stiff Stuff, some of the Fancy Stones were inserted into settings and stitched in place, others attached using a beaded bezel before filling in the background with seed beads and Swarovski Elements.

Crochet Cuff

Crochet Cuff

Designed to coordinate with the crochet bib I designed for the Swarovski Launch, and it’s quicker to make! You can make both the cuff and bib necklace from one reel of S-Lon. The XILIONS are added as you crochet and then other beads including the new Rose Gold square stones once it is pressed. Finish the cuff with a 7 loop slider fastening.

Creative crochet bib necklace

Creative crochet bib necklace

For those who like crochet, this is a stunning design that is easy to make using simple shaping and basic double and treble stitches. The crochet bib is embellished with the new rose gold square fancy stone as well as new light silk and amethyst square mini-beads.

Ocean Glamour Earrings

Ocean Glamour Earrings

Another new design showcasing the new rose gold colour and fabulous Cabochet pendant. These earrings feature round stones in settings, wired together with rose gold Crystal pearls, and a gorgeous seed bead and XILION right angle weave ring.

Lemon Fancy Stone Cuff

Lemon Fancy Stone Cuff

Just back from the new Swarovski Elements launch for spring/summer 2014. I was demonstrating several techniques including this fabulous cuff design using the new Globe beads and gorgeous Lemon Fancy stone. The technique is interwoven wirework – instructions to follow shortly.