tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post619220568275642465..comments2024-03-14T04:10:27.284-05:00Comments on Mr. Micawber's Recipe for Happiness: Beading for ChristmasMrs. Micawberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-81851960062450519632012-12-29T14:29:15.037-06:002012-12-29T14:29:15.037-06:00Thanks, Trena. I should look at your photostream(s...Thanks, Trena. I should look at your photostream(s) to see if you've got pictures. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-11535814099615463702012-12-29T14:28:33.160-06:002012-12-29T14:28:33.160-06:00Thanks, Claire, and the same to you! :)Thanks, Claire, and the same to you! :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-85571477710303946802012-12-29T12:41:08.798-06:002012-12-29T12:41:08.798-06:00Beautiful jewelry! I only made one set this year,...Beautiful jewelry! I only made one set this year, for my sister. She makes me cards and I make her jewelry and we both love our gifts every year.The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-29401662023252722972012-12-24T03:19:51.222-06:002012-12-24T03:19:51.222-06:00Hey Sue, you have been busy.....love the necklace ...Hey Sue, you have been busy.....love the necklace and earring sets.....I'm sure they will be very much appreciated<br />Judy certainly has had a tough time of it recently........<br />Wishing you both a very merry Christmas and a happy and crafty 2013<br /><br />Claire xClairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742003349610251189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-66931834047640365432012-12-21T10:37:56.750-06:002012-12-21T10:37:56.750-06:00Thanks, Ginnie! I love that colour combo too. :)Thanks, Ginnie! I love that colour combo too. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-24544120493995331152012-12-21T10:37:24.067-06:002012-12-21T10:37:24.067-06:00Thanks, Marigold. The beads come mostly from local...Thanks, Marigold. The beads come mostly from local shops, although Judy's daughter is lucky enough to be able to attend a very large bead show out West twice a year, and often picks up strands for her there. All of the beads in this post came from a local bead store.Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-27763209719376283722012-12-21T10:35:50.210-06:002012-12-21T10:35:50.210-06:00Why yes, there's plenty of time. ;)
Your fami...Why yes, there's plenty of time. ;)<br /><br />Your family is very lucky to have such a talented knitter to make these things for them. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-76962286961604728132012-12-21T10:35:04.036-06:002012-12-21T10:35:04.036-06:00Post some photos, Beth - your projects sound very ...Post some photos, Beth - your projects sound very pretty! :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-73907184339412184632012-12-21T10:34:31.536-06:002012-12-21T10:34:31.536-06:00I love danglies too, though my taste in jewelry is...I love danglies too, though my taste in jewelry is more for the simple and streamlined. Thanks Deb! :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-30204163045601918732012-12-21T10:33:51.160-06:002012-12-21T10:33:51.160-06:00Thanks, Astri. :)Thanks, Astri. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-64874745744785687922012-12-20T14:53:28.082-06:002012-12-20T14:53:28.082-06:00What a wonderful partnership you two have! Beauti...What a wonderful partnership you two have! Beautiful jewelry. The first one makes me think of chocolate and caramel.Ginniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956873259908320109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-25532182481557012212012-12-20T13:48:10.229-06:002012-12-20T13:48:10.229-06:00Oh, beautiful! I know every recipient will love t...Oh, beautiful! I know every recipient will love them! Where does she get all the beautiful beads? On line or a local shop? I honestly think the Goatmother ought to make me a necklace. It would be so much more chic than this collar, don't you think? :)Marigoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10109785080000770963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-21788268554252001032012-12-20T06:09:39.391-06:002012-12-20T06:09:39.391-06:00They are all bEaUtIfUl.
I made socks, scarves, ha...They are all bEaUtIfUl.<br /><br />I made socks, scarves, hats but I don't know who gets what. So there are a lot of new ideas whirling through my mind ... There is lots of time, isn't there? Babajezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14538344149217844113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-18039093090922688942012-12-20T00:42:06.727-06:002012-12-20T00:42:06.727-06:00The necklace and earring sets are beautiful. I am ...The necklace and earring sets are beautiful. I am glad you were able to find something to go with those pearls, the silver looks perfect.<br />I made some wool pincushions, and some wool ornaments some were mittens, some were stockings. Also placemats and table runner for my DDs.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091568315821485891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-40077940496738455872012-12-19T23:39:36.826-06:002012-12-19T23:39:36.826-06:00I love how the peachy beads look with the silver. ...I love how the peachy beads look with the silver. They truly do work well together. Love danglies. Just love 'em! All your jewelry is so beautiful. Judy is one very lucky lady, as are her gift recipients. Even though I don't wear much jewelry at all ever.<br /><br />You sound like me looking for yarn after too many consecutive snowflakes when you ask where's your crochet hook!Snowcatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360228352528558176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-44438755550950484452012-12-19T23:39:03.641-06:002012-12-19T23:39:03.641-06:00So very pretty. Lucky recipients. :-)So very pretty. Lucky recipients. :-)Astrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04067856134006344495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-35326631548908857412012-12-19T22:38:24.882-06:002012-12-19T22:38:24.882-06:00The only cure is New Year's Day, I think. But ...The only cure is New Year's Day, I think. But then there are birthdays and un-birthdays and all the other days....<br /><br />:)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-62638248171700450672012-12-19T22:37:51.009-06:002012-12-19T22:37:51.009-06:00Ooh, I want to see your fingerless gloves! I was w...Ooh, I want to see your fingerless gloves! I was wearing a pair at work today and a customer told me I looked like Bob Cratchit. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-73256499302938485462012-12-19T22:37:11.441-06:002012-12-19T22:37:11.441-06:00I love the amber too - can't wear it myself as...I love the amber too - can't wear it myself as it's all wrong for my colouring, but I hope she likes it. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-5432309916657848042012-12-19T22:36:41.942-06:002012-12-19T22:36:41.942-06:00Thanks Meredith - I did a lot of beading for mysel...Thanks Meredith - I did a lot of beading for myself in the past, but now it's all about yarn for me too. And really, how many bracelets and earrings does one person need? :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-81433907289528755932012-12-19T22:35:50.432-06:002012-12-19T22:35:50.432-06:00Oh, I don't know about that, Auntie. Mr. M wou...Oh, I don't know about that, Auntie. Mr. M would love it if I went into a baking trance and churned out the cookies and pies and cakes and scones and....<br /><br />Excuse me, but I feel a sudden hunger pang. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-36086407832267957202012-12-19T22:34:51.427-06:002012-12-19T22:34:51.427-06:00Cowls are great fun - I made two this year. But th...Cowls are great fun - I made two this year. But they weren't as quick as they ought to have been because I felt compelled to make up a new stitch for them (new to me, anyway). Definitely OCD (obsessive crochet disorder). Be sure to post pics of your makes! :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-63924576174379475262012-12-19T22:31:23.289-06:002012-12-19T22:31:23.289-06:00Gosh, I wish I could say I started in June. Usuall...Gosh, I wish I could say I started in June. Usually I don't get any ideas until late November. :)<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-56974026138679701132012-12-19T22:30:36.925-06:002012-12-19T22:30:36.925-06:00I hope everyone is feeling better now - and how is...I hope everyone is feeling better now - and how is Gaspard? Thanks so much for visiting, Stephanie. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-15747002496659819982012-12-19T22:29:59.047-06:002012-12-19T22:29:59.047-06:00Unfortunately I usually design new things for Chri...Unfortunately I usually design new things for Christmas gifts, then save the designs for magazine submissions. So maybe you'll see them in a magazine someday - keeping my fingers crossed (the ones not holding a hook or yarn that is). :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.com