ROSALIE BRACELET & EARRINGS
- 11/0 seed beads Toho "Nickel Plated" (711)
- 8/0 seed beads Toho "Nickel Plated" (711)
- Ginko beads "Metallic Suede Purple"
- Paisley Duo beads "Polychrome Blueberry"
If you've been wondering what I have been up to since my last post, you can see that I was busy designing a couple of new patterns. I recently got some of the new Ginko beads to try out and they work very nicely with Paisley Duos as you can see. Although I have quite a few Ginko colors, I only have Paisley Duos in a few but I managed to come up with five pretty colorways. I had enough Paisley Duo beads to make both a bracelet and a pair of earrings in three of the colorways. You'll find the links to download the free bracelet and earrings patterns down below near the bottom of this post.
The "Rosalie" patterns work well with Miyuki and Toho seed beads with only a small change for using Miyuki beads. This change is indicated in the pattern instructions. Also, due to the design of the bracelet, it can be tricky to make it fit some wrist sizes. For that reason, there is an optional way to end the bracelet with an additional Ginko bead on each end. This extender bead makes it possible to fit in-between wrist sizes without having to use a lot of extra jump rings on the clasp. When I made a bracelet for myself using the original clasp loops, I had to use three jump rings on each end to make it fit me. When I added the extra Ginko beads to each end, the bracelet fit me with only one jump ring on each end.
Below is a sample that shows two ideas that I had for extending the bracelet. I decided that the Ginko bead option suited the style of the bracelet better than the seed bead extender. Of course you can use the either option if you like but only the Ginko option is mentioned in the pattern. Both methods add about the same length to the bracelet.
- 11/0 seed beads Toho "Nickel Plated" (711)
- 8/0 seed beads Toho "Nickel Plated" (711)
- Ginko beads "Metallic Suede Blue"
- Paisley Duo beads "Metallic Suede Blue"
- 11/0 seed beads Miyuki "Light Bronze" (457L)
- 8/0 seed beads Miyuki "Light Bronze" (457L)
- Ginko beads "Jet Gold Splash"
- Paisley Duo beads "Bronze Pale Gold"
- 11/0 seed beads Toho "Metallic Hematite" (81)
- 8/0 seed beads Toho "Metallic Hematite" (81)
- Ginko beads "Polychrome Mix Berry"
- Paisley Duo beads "Polychrome Mix Berry"
- 11/0 seed beads Miyuki "Dark Bronze" (457)
- 8/0 seed beads Miyuki "Dark Bronze" (457)
- Ginko beads "Polychrome Sage and Citrus"
- Paisley Duo beads "Polychrome Plum"
- 11/0 seed beads Miyuki "Light Bronze" (457L)
- 8/0 seed beads Miyuki "Light Bronze" (457L)
- Ginko beads "Bronze Pale Gold"
- Paisley Duo beads "Chalk Gold Luster"
Click HERE to download the free "Rosalie Bracelet" pattern.
Click HERE to download the free "Rosalie Earrings" pattern.
If you like this pattern, please consider making a voluntary donation through PayPal using the DONATE button on the right.
NOTE: I don't mind if you sell the projects that you make with my patterns, but please mention that you got the pattern from Linda's Crafty Inspirations. Please contact me for information about teaching this or any of our other patterns in a class.
Red Panda has Ginko beads HERE. Queen City Bead also has Paisley Duos and Ginko beads. I have a list of other sources for Paisley Duo beads HERE. When Ginko beads become more widely available, I will create a list of sources for them.
Linda, these are lovely! I suspected you were busy finding ways to use the Paisley Duos when you hadn't posted for a while. A nice surprise to see the Gingkos with them, as I'd been eyeing both beads for a bit and now I have a great excuse to get some of both. (Is the bead info right on the last set in coral/apricot?)
ReplyDeleteBarbara H.
Thanks for catching that Barbara. That's what happens when I copy and paste instead of typing each bead list individually. It's fixed now.
DeleteGreat use of the polychrome beads. I think the first one is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm glad you like it.
DeleteGrazie Linda! qui, sempre tutto nuovo e bellissimo, Complimenti!!!
ReplyDeleteUn caro saluto,
Laura
Grazie Laura.
DeleteHi Linda, I visit your site often, but this is the 1st time I've commented. Luv your use of colors, and these new bracelets are so beautiful. About 4 days ago I received my order for Paisley and Ginko beads. I can't wait to make this beautiful bracelet of yours. Thank you so much for the pattern and your site. And yes...my name is Linda too.
ReplyDeleteHi Linda. I hope you enjoy making this bracelet. Are you a low carber?
DeleteI do low carb when I need to lose weight quickly. It's the only thing that has really worked for me. I'm not that strict... it still works even doing 50 carbs or under. My downfall is cake.... -_-'
DeleteLow carb is the only thing that works for me too. Are you familiar with my low carb recipe site: Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes?
Deleteplease change my e-mail to: rosellakozak@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteYou will have to re-subscribe to change it. I have no way to do that myself.
DeleteI love all your bracelets. Is there a way to print the free patterns that you show us,
ReplyDeletelike this one?
Thanks, Sheila. There is a link to the PDF file for this pattern in my post above. Download the PDF file onto your computer and print it from Adobe Reader.
DeleteThis is Debbie at Kathryn's Beads and Baubles. Your bracelets are pretty and unique. I have a lot of followers and would like to know if I can use your pattern to teach a class.
DeleteYou may teach the pattern. Just be sure to mention my blog to the attendees. If possible, ask the them to download and print the PDF from my blog before the class.
DeleteStill not sure what colour the paisleys in the last set are. Can you set me straight? I love the look of them and will definitely buy them, also the Ginko beads. Thanks, Linda!
ReplyDeleteDo you mean the pink and gold bracelet? If so, these are the colors:
Delete11/0 seed beads Miyuki "Light Bronze" (457L)
8/0 seed beads Miyuki "Light Bronze" (457L)
Ginko beads "Bronze Pale Gold"
Paisley Duo beads "Chalk Gold Luster"
Thanks, Linda. I wasn’t sure because the Paisley beads look quite ‘peachy’. I love the colour!
ReplyDeleteThey are more pink or dusty rose than peach but they do have a yellowish tint. It's a "warm" pink or rose.
DeleteWhat is the name of the larger, comma-shaped beads that go so well with Ginko beads? I can't order them until I know the name to order. They are the primo-featured beads on this page. Please reply to my email. Thank you. Lucetta
ReplyDeleteThose are the Paisley Duo beads.
DeletePlease tell me the name of the large-comma-like beads you used with Gingko beads. I can't order them until I know what to order. I will appreciate a reply. I enjoy your designs. Lucetta Kanetzke hlkanetzke@charter.net
ReplyDeleteI replied to your previous comment above. Those are the Paisley Duo beads.
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