At last I have finished this beautiful necklace which I began at Koala Conventions in July. I did the workshop with Prudence Mapstone and finished all the flowers, buds, pods, and leaves soon after but it has taken me ages to get the motivation to block the necklace base and stitch on the shapes. I think because I have had a sore wrist and hand and James has told me to give the crochet and embroidery a rest to let my hand heal. I don't want to end up with RSI as 4 of my friends have done recently. Anyway that has been great in a way because it has encouraged me to finish some projects that just needed a bit of time spent on them. This is the first. I have finished 6 projects this year!
This necklace was crochet in a Japanese fibre called Gear Linen made by Habu. It is slightly stiff and so the shapes can be moulded and shaped. It is really nice to work with and goes with the broach which I finished at Koala.
This weekend I am doing a workshop at the embroiderers guild with Margaret Light. It is the Jacobean Crewel Jewellery Roll on black linen in fine wools.
Next week I am working at the Craft Expo for Prudence Mapstone so I have a busy time coming up.
