Shortly
before Christmas, artist and Facebook friend, Golders DeWitt (FB page), sent me a
message: Would I be interested in beading one of her works of art? Tell me
more, I responded as I gleefully rubbed my little hands together in
anticipation. She sent me photos, approximate size and very few directions. (I
liked that last one a lot.)
Earlier
this month, the art-on-fabric arrived, in duplicate. Golders had included one
for me to keep for myself! …. I have already discussed, at length, the
possibilities for this second piece with my mother (master quilter lady). It
may eventually become the centerpiece of a quilted and beaded wall-hanging…but
I digress ….
Prepping
fabric for beading:
1.
Hand-wash with a mild
detergent and dry flat
2.
Iron with low heat and
trim edges
3.
Sew together with 100%
cotton batting and linen backing
4.
Lightly press again and
hand-stitch opening closed
5.
Select seed bead colors
and 4mm glass pearls
