October 13, 2005
I’m really excited about my next “project”. I have a good friend who is getting married in February, and she is having a Jewish ceremony. Part of the tradition involves the Chuppah…a sort of canopy which will hang above the couple. The Chuppah is comprised of different squares sewn together like a quilt. She and her fiance have asked close friends and family to make personalized squares, using whatever media and design suits them best. It’s sure to be a fabulous momento for the new couple.
Of course, mine had to have beads. I searched my mind and heart for sometime, trying to come up with a design that would be appropriate for the wedding. I thought about stitching Swarovski crystals or semi-precious stones to the Chuppah square, perhaps in a pattern of circles to symbolize my friend’s unending love for each other. Decided that would be too heavy, and I wasn’t moved by it. I was starting to semi-panic…she had asked us all to have the squares back to her by the end of October (uh, did she mean THIS October???) and I was still stuck in the design phase!
Then while poking around online doing some research for beadinghelpweb.com, I found a gorgeous pattern that used Delica seed beads in an open stitch that resembled a beaded doily. PERFECT. I practiced that night with the el-cheapo seed beads I happened to have on hand (I’m not a seed beader….yet….) and decided it was the perfect idea for my square. Ordered some lovely shades of Delicas from Fire Mountain Gems, and then sat around tapping my toes waiting for the UPS man to show up.
Well, the box came to my doorstep today….and as soon as I get done with this entry, I’m off to play. I really haven’t worked my with seed beads before, but I can certainly see how it’s addicting, challenging, and a fantastic outlet for creative genius. 
I can’t wait to see how this turns out, and continue to work in this new beading medium!!
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