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Friday, May 3, 2013

Earring Jackets

I've finished two pairs of earring jackets and started another. The photos really don't do justice to the colors of the threads or the beads. The peach and royal blue pairs were inspired by Jennifer Williams' Two-Layered Flower. I used one of my favorite earring patterns and added that second layer using Jennifer's technique.
The one lone variegated earring jacket you see is made from Rachel Colvin Jackson's Simple Celtic Earrings. I left off the picot for attaching a wire and will wear them as earring jackets for post earrings. This one required I get out my tatting needles and refresh my rusty skills. I found it was rather like riding a bicycle. The movements came back to me very quickly. As I write this, I've only completed one piece. I look forward to playing with this one a bit more. 

My thanks to both Jennifer and Rachel. I've enjoyed playing with your techniques and see many possibilities for them.
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8 comments:

  1. God's KidMay 3, 2013 at 8:46 PM

    Those are awesome!!! And I really love the peach color!!! :)

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  2. God's KidMay 3, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Oh, and you are the winner of my little doily. :) Check my blog. :)

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  3. LadytatsMay 3, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    those look very nice and will look amazing paired with a set of posts.

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  4. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ DianeMay 4, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Very pretty! I especially like the swirled pattern.

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  5. Eliz Davis aka TatknotMay 4, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Thank you. I wore the blue pair this week. The layered look is so much more effective than my picture illustrates. I'm enjoying them.

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  6. Margarets designer cardsMay 4, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Love your earrings, very pretty designs
    Margaret

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  7. UnknownOctober 29, 2013 at 3:51 AM

    All of the idea are great! But my favorite??? valentines day gifts

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  8. Mary Ann NicholasJanuary 15, 2015 at 6:14 PM

    Hey, was in Conway visiting Allison over Christmas but we missed seeing you! I did go to the Palmetto Tatters workshop but realized they were WAY out of my league!! Making hearts with beads to send to granddaughters for Valentine's! Mary Ann Nicholas

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