Huichol beadwork is made using netting stitch. These flowers are all circular netting. Like many other stitches, netting has multiple forms of the stitch - tubular netting, flat horizontal netting, flat vertical netting and circular netting. What you may not realize is that one of the most popular beadwork stitches is a type of netting stitch. Can you guess which one?
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February 27, 2018
Huichol Style Beaded Daisy Flower and Star Tutorial
From the time I first saw colorful Huichol style beadwork, I have been itching to give it a try. This week, I finally did - and I was not disappointed in the least. I think I may be sticking with this for a few more weeks.
February 09, 2018
Chinese Knotting Cord for Macrame Bracelets
Chinese knotting cord refers to a type of smooth round braided nylon cord that is well suited for making traditional chinese decorative knots or macramé.
It comes in a wide range of colors and sizes from .5 mm to 4 mm and possibly thicker. The bracelets above range from 1 mm to 3mm in thickness.
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Sample of Chinese knotting cord colors in yellow family |