Comments on: Turquoise Dreams!

By: Marnet Waters

Marnet Waters — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 18:50:21 +0000

I love everything about this design, especially the way you used the bead caps. The wire wrapped donut is perfect with everything on this beautiful fabric chain. Beautiful!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 12:44:28 +0000

Thank you Poppy, that is very nice of you to share your creation!!! I can’t wait to make it. And don’t worry, I will tell everyone who made it and where I got it from. Thanks again!!

By: Poppy

Poppy — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 03:11:07 +0000

Thank you, Colleen, I will write up the instructions with some closeup photos of the necklace and post it in one of the future journal’s for you.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 01 Jan 2014 14:32:19 +0000

I absolutely LOVE this look! The colors compliment the turquoise so well. Would you be willing to share your instructions? I too have turquoise donuts sitting in my supply box waiting for and idea, this would be perfect! Thanks for showing us your beautiful work.

By: Poppy

Poppy — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 18:19:28 +0000

Thank you,Rena
Sheila, it’s easier than you might think. The simplest way is to cut three 1″ strips of fabric of your desired length. On one end tie a knot with a large jump ring in it so that later you can attach a clasp to it. Then simply braid and do the same thing on the other end (tie a knot with a jump ring). Now you can attach whatever you want to it with jump rings like I have done here. Good luck and have fun!

By: Sheila Meador

Sheila Meador — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 13:45:37 +0000

When I walk by the ribbon and fabric section of my Jo-Ann Store (only craft store near home), I linger to touch the colorful textures. I would love to learn how to incorporate fibers into my glass-tile necklaces. I don’t know how, and I’ve seen beautiful designs like the one here that make me a little envious of your talent.

Thank you for sharing your turquoise dream necklace.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 31 Dec 2013 07:53:26 +0000

Poppy,

I love how the fabric, beads, wire, and donut came together – both colorwise and designwise.

I know what you mean about putting something away for a long time before finally using it in a piece of jewelry. Some of my best creations and ideas have come from components that had been packed away for years.

I’m glad you decided to keep this piece for yourself – I have a couple of regrets about pieces I sold.