beadpoint question

No, don't use Fireline.... Actually, if it's clothing that you are
embroidering, you should use cotton sewing thread-- it's far easier to
replace
beads if the thread breaks than repair holes if the cloth rips

When I took beaded embroidery, we used Silamide -- much superior to sewing
thread for this purpose, as sewing thread will be cut by sharp beads faster
than Silamide will. Also, Silamide holds up under the test of time far better
(it's an upholstery thread, originally).
~~
Sooz
-------
"Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John
Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance
~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links
http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html

beware of what you do with your legs in the recliner chair.

One night when I did my first tassel I settled down with a tray of beads
on my lap. DH was in his recliner alongside of me watching TV.
I was working on the long beaded tassel skirt and had got a few yards of
thread in the needle, and thousands of beads in the tray. I had only
enough focal beads because I was new to beading, but there were many
seed beads.

We settled down for the evening, me beading, working on a long strand of
beads I pushed the tray lower down my legs. Then I decided to cross my
ankles. Realising what I done I made a grab for the tray only to catch
the end of it. It flipped up and scattered all those beads all over DH.

The look on his face was unbelievable as he was pelted with thousands of
beads. Knowing my design was scuppered if I lost any of the focal beads.
I yelled do not move to him. Then like a gorilla grooming its mate I
started to pick the beads of him. They had gone into his shirt pocket
and down his open shirt neck. I picked up the largest main beads and
then I got the dust buster and gave him a vacuuming all over. I then
let him out of the chair and I vacuumed the chair.
I found all the focal beads but many seed beads went astray. Through all
this I was in hysterics with laughing and was laughing for many days
after.
DH's face was a picture of surprise to behold.
I am giggling about it now just remembering it.

What ever you do, do not cross your ankles with a tray of beads on your
legs.

Shirley






In article , just me
writes
"vj" wrote in message
.. .
the only thing that works for me is my covered cookie sheet.

however, there are trays [usually round but not always] that are used
for paints. the depressions are shallower, and i know a lot of people
who like them for beads.

http://www.whimbeads.com/dish.html
and just about anyplace that has a crafts section has them, too.


oh wow! Another marvelous suggestion! Husband has a couple of those
hanging around unused atm, too, so I might switch to those this evening to
see how this goes. I suspect my preferred position [curled up in the
reclining chair] will impact on what works well..... [pictures little tiny
teensy weensy beads rolling all over living room terrazzo floor and people
complaining for days about stepping on 'little pebbles"].

You guys are so helpful and I really appreciate it!

-Aula



--
Shirley Shone

I love this story and your comparison to a gorilla grooming it's mate.

Tina


"Shirley Shone" wrote in message
...
beware of what you do with your legs in the recliner chair.

One night when I did my first tassel I settled down with a tray of beads
on my lap. DH was in his recliner alongside of me watching TV.
I was working on the long beaded tassel skirt and had got a few yards of
thread in the needle, and thousands of beads in the tray. I had only
enough focal beads because I was new to beading, but there were many
seed beads.

We settled down for the evening, me beading, working on a long strand of
beads I pushed the tray lower down my legs. Then I decided to cross my
ankles. Realising what I done I made a grab for the tray only to catch
the end of it. It flipped up and scattered all those beads all over DH.

The look on his face was unbelievable as he was pelted with thousands of
beads. Knowing my design was scuppered if I lost any of the focal beads.
I yelled do not move to him. Then like a gorilla grooming its mate I
started to pick the beads of him. They had gone into his shirt pocket
and down his open shirt neck. I picked up the largest main beads and
then I got the dust buster and gave him a vacuuming all over. I then
let him out of the chair and I vacuumed the chair.
I found all the focal beads but many seed beads went astray. Through all
this I was in hysterics with laughing and was laughing for many days
after.
DH's face was a picture of surprise to behold.
I am giggling about it now just remembering it.

What ever you do, do not cross your ankles with a tray of beads on your
legs.

Shirley






In article , just me
writes
"vj" wrote in message
.. .
the only thing that works for me is my covered cookie sheet.

however, there are trays [usually round but not always] that are used
for paints. the depressions are shallower, and i know a lot of people
who like them for beads.

http://www.whimbeads.com/dish.html
and just about anyplace that has a crafts section has them, too.


oh wow! Another marvelous suggestion! Husband has a couple of those
hanging around unused atm, too, so I might switch to those this evening
to
see how this goes. I suspect my preferred position [curled up in the
reclining chair] will impact on what works well..... [pictures little
tiny
teensy weensy beads rolling all over living room terrazzo floor and
people
complaining for days about stepping on 'little pebbles"].

You guys are so helpful and I really appreciate it!

-Aula



--
Shirley Shone

I love that story, Shirl!
~~
Sooz
-------
"Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John
Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance
~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links
http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html

I have got the giggles again with retelling it. GS thought it was
hilarious.
Shirley



In article , Dr. Sooz
writes
I love that story, Shirl!
~~
Sooz
-------
"Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John
Lennon (1940 - 1980) Royal Varieties Performance
~ Dr. Sooz's Bead Links
http://airandearth.netfirms.com/soozlinkslist.html

--
Shirley Shone

"Dr. Sooz" wrote in message
...
When I took beaded embroidery, we used Silamide -- much superior to sewing
thread for this purpose, as sewing thread will be cut by sharp beads
faster
than Silamide will. Also, Silamide holds up under the test of time far
better
(it's an upholstery thread, originally).


Would you find silamide in a sewing shop or a beading shop? If it is/was
upholstery thread wouldn't it be a lot thicker than regular mercerized
cotton thread? How would it ever fit through the beading needle's eye?

-Aula

"Dr. Sooz" wrote in message
...
I suspect my preferred position [curled up in the
reclining chair] will impact on what works well..... [pictures little
tiny
teensy weensy beads rolling all over living room terrazzo floor and
people
complaining for days about stepping on 'little pebbles"].

For days??????????/ Haw haw haw! (Try years! You're done for)


heck, the dog hair tumbleweeds will disguise everything! He sheds faster
than I can sweep, some days!

-Aula

--
see my creative works on ebay under http://snurl.com/369o
and on zazzle at http://snurl.com/38oh

ROFLMAO!!!!!

I will *definitely* follow your advice, m'lady! Any suggestions on 8 year
olds who want to "snuggle" suddenly??????

-Aula

see my creative works on ebay under http://snurl.com/369o
and on zazzle at http://snurl.com/38oh
"Shirley Shone" wrote in message
...
beware of what you do with your legs in the recliner chair.

One night when I did my first tassel I settled down with a tray of beads
on my lap. DH was in his recliner alongside of me watching TV.
I was working on the long beaded tassel skirt and had got a few yards of
thread in the needle, and thousands of beads in the tray. I had only
enough focal beads because I was new to beading, but there were many
seed beads.

We settled down for the evening, me beading, working on a long strand of
beads I pushed the tray lower down my legs. Then I decided to cross my
ankles. Realising what I done I made a grab for the tray only to catch
the end of it. It flipped up and scattered all those beads all over DH.

The look on his face was unbelievable as he was pelted with thousands of
beads. Knowing my design was scuppered if I lost any of the focal beads.
I yelled do not move to him. Then like a gorilla grooming its mate I
started to pick the beads of him. They had gone into his shirt pocket
and down his open shirt neck. I picked up the largest main beads and
then I got the dust buster and gave him a vacuuming all over. I then
let him out of the chair and I vacuumed the chair.
I found all the focal beads but many seed beads went astray. Through all
this I was in hysterics with laughing and was laughing for many days
after.
DH's face was a picture of surprise to behold.
I am giggling about it now just remembering it.

What ever you do, do not cross your ankles with a tray of beads on your
legs.

Shirley






In article , just me
writes
"vj" wrote in message
.. .
the only thing that works for me is my covered cookie sheet.

however, there are trays [usually round but not always] that are used
for paints. the depressions are shallower, and i know a lot of people
who like them for beads.

http://www.whimbeads.com/dish.html
and just about anyplace that has a crafts section has them, too.


oh wow! Another marvelous suggestion! Husband has a couple of those
hanging around unused atm, too, so I might switch to those this evening
to
see how this goes. I suspect my preferred position [curled up in the
reclining chair] will impact on what works well..... [pictures little
tiny
teensy weensy beads rolling all over living room terrazzo floor and
people
complaining for days about stepping on 'little pebbles"].

You guys are so helpful and I really appreciate it!

-Aula



--
Shirley Shone

"Dr. Sooz" wrote in message
...
Oh -- and keep some sort of lip balm handy. If you keep your lips covered
with
balm, and you lick the thread, the balm will act as a wax and help the
whole
process.


Interesting idea. I might try that. The book I bought [thank you ebay]
suggested mercerized cotton thread run over regular hand soap to prevent
tangles/twisting. I keep forgetting to get the *$*%*^ soap before getting
settled.

-Aula
--
see my creative works on ebay under http://snurl.com/369o
and on zazzle at http://snurl.com/38oh

On Wed, 21 Jan 2004 18:41:43 +0000, Shirley Shone
wrote:

beware of what you do with your legs in the recliner chair.

snip hilarious story for effect

What ever you do, do not cross your ankles with a tray of beads on your
legs.

Shirley, thank you for brightening up my dreary day!
--
Margie
http://snurl.com/2u8t