circle of gems
This bracelet set is built over a rubber core base. Focal beads are fastened to the peyote strips. The bracelets can be worn in multiples.
Tag: Seed Beads
Two Nomad Travelers
This mixed Media Quilt has fabrics of silk, cotton, batik, antique lace, papers/travel journals, Afganistan prayer boxes, ceramic beads, African and glass beads, hand made copper shield with a mica window. These are the items they gathered during there Nomadic travels through many lands.
Nefertiti, Goddess of Fertility Art Quilt
This is an art quilt that started with a fabric weaving. In the shapes of my woven circle I saw a dancing body so I started beading. I used sequins and seed beads, buttons, tube beads, copper leaf findings… I created the face, hands and feet from polymer clay and then attached them to the…
Mermaid’s Treasure
I created this necklace for a fantasy photo shoot my sister-in-law was doing of a mermaid. This is a bib necklace which began with Stiffy Stuff, hand dyed fabric, lots of shells and beads and hand painted ribbon. I drilled two holes into my large focal shell and then sewed it to the Stiffy Stuff…
Cherish Your Heart Quilted Necklace
This necklace showcases the word Cherish that is hand sewn onto various red ribbons and embellished with glass beads, flower trim and embroidery thread. I approach my pendants as if it were a collage by “blending” the ribbons in the background with beads and embroidery accents to create this cohesive heart shaped piece. The pendant is…
Red Poppy Bib Necklace
I have been working on finding interesting ways to combine my love of sewing with my love of creating jewelry. I began with a spray basted sandwich of black batting, burgandy voile. and organza. I free motion quilted poppy flower shapes and then cut them out. The leaves were done the same way but…
Love for Antique Lace and Buttons Necklace
This Necklace showcases the word Love and a variety of antique buttons, glass beads and crystals hand sewn onto different ribbons and some antique lace. I approach my pendants like a collage: I "blend" the ribbons in the background with lace, beads, crystals, buttons and embroidery accents to create this elegant timeless piece. The pendant is 1.75 inches…
Joyful Bird with Nest Quilted Necklace
This Necklace showcases a bird charm flying over her nest of eggs. The "Joy" charm sets the tone to this colorful pendant. The entire piece is hand sewn with various gorgeous ribbons and then embellished with glass beads and embroidery thread. I approach my pendants like a collage: I "blend" the ribbons in the background with charms, beads…
The Bird and Her Nest
Artist: Kerry Schofield Category: Mixed-media jewelry Necklace: The Bird and Her Nest This necklace is made from a floral bird, wood-twig nest and egg beads. The draping strands of the necklace include freshwater potato pearls, oxidized chain and glass beads. The flowers are made from acrylic bead petals that are wire-wrapped with small freshwater…