So right before Christmas 2007, I found Linda Richmond’s online beading site and posted a number of kits I would love to own and complete. My parents were cool enough to purchase two kits for Christmas (Autumn Lariat and Sweat Pea) and then because I completed them so quickly they purchased another 4 for my birthday in January. I finally completed the last kit and my sister was nice enough to model them for me. Check them out, they’re absolutely amazing, yeah?
The fist necklace I made was the autumn lariat. This is where Linda hooked me on her kits. The instructions were amazing. She actually details each type of stitch so completing the project is a snap. I finished this necklace in a day and a half.
Next I made the sweat pea necklace. I think this is the most creative necklace as the accent piece of this necklace is actually two sweat pea flowers complete with leaves and green tendrils dangling from the stem. Amazing! This was more difficult to make because of the small beads required to do the increases in the sweat peas but completely worth it.
Ah this was one of my favorite necklaces. At first I wasn’t completely sold on the colors of the beaded beads but as soon as I strung the glossy turquoise and purple beads I was in love. I had to cut and restring a number of the beads because I kept screwing up but I wanted this to be perfect and it was worth the extra effort. =)
I really liked this necklace too. The toggles were a bit of a pain. I kept popping beads and had to completely redo the toggles like 3 times but finally got through it. This necklace is simple but stunning. I love it!
Next up is a necklace that although very beautiful was a bit monotonous to make. This necklace consists of several bead ropes that are joined together to make a very a attractive chain. This is probably the most popular with the people I have shown these pieces to.
Last but not least was the aurora necklace. I ended up cutting out and re-doing one half of each of the 3D wheels so that I could get the right tension. The hardest part about this necklace were the toggles. I nearly popped a bead and broke two size 12 needles attempting to double back to sew through the completed toggle. In the future I think I will leave the toggle flat until the chain is sewn on so I have less tension when I have to retrace my steps.
So if these pieces have piqued your interest, check out http://www.lindarichmond.com for all of the kits. Believe me, these are the best beaded necklace kits you will ever find. I can’t wait to order my next kits. =)
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