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This small bag was made using the needleweaving approach Ann Benson
documents. The base is is solid and stands 28 rows high; above that
the bag is a square open weave, and closed with ribbons. The picture
on the right was taken when the base was completed, but the upper half
of the bag hadn't been added yet.
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Using the same pattern as the bag, but weaving into a strip, makes a
nice bracelet. It's closed using a lacing pattern and made with dark
blue and silver seed beads, which make an excellent contrast.
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A second, somewhat larger piece of needleweaving, the pouchwas made in
three steps. First the green and purple section was created. Then a
round silver and green bottom were added, and lastly the silver and
green strip were added along the top to add a little height to the pouch.
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In green and white, two brooches. A pin can be stuck through the
loops on the ends, allowing you to pin the brooch to dress or cloak.
Alternatively, a ribbon can be run through and behind the piece, to
make a necklace or bracelet. The beadweaving is flexible enough to
allow and and all of the above.
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This bracelet was created using the peyote stitch, with fringe along
one side. (And yes, it was my first attempt at beadweaving.
Needleweaving is easier and faster.)
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This necklace was created after seeing a two tone necklace at Fort
Edmonton. I've never worn it, primarily because I wasn't paying
attention while making it, and made it a little too long. Okay, a lot
too long.
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