Out of My Comfort Zone, into a New Jewelry Love
by Dawn.
(Syracuse NY)

Russian spiral bracelet, peyote stitch clasp
I found jewelry making by accident when I could no longer work outside my home.
I love cross stitch and would look at stitched jewelry with awe but was intimidated by the thought of trying it.

Simple peyote stitch ring
After 4 years of making simple strung jewelry and being in a rut, I jumped in with both feet with different stitches.
Using Off the Beaded Path and Jill Wiseman tutorials, I have learned peyote stitching, Russian spiral stitching, and the herringbone stitch.

Russian spiral bracelet with peyote stitched clasp
This was exactly the fire under my behind that I needed.
I now am selling my jewelry in a store at a local mall and am getting more custom orders. Now to conquer brick stitch…
Dawn
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