Sunday 7 April 2013

Battling on...

So I expect your curiosity as to my BOTB'13 project knows no bounds? No? Well I admit I am curious as to where this challenge is taking me that's for sure. There are teaser shots going up from many of the contestants, and it seems fair to say that the standard is likely to be as high as last year's. Does it intimidate me? Maybe a little. It is easy to look at the small pile of pieces on the beadmat and think that my progress is painfully slow, but on the other hand I have tackled 3 shapes which are new to me and have begun the process of laying out the full design. I have 4 days left (including today) before I return to the full time job, so after that the the beading will be limited to weekends and evenings. I am beginning to dream the finished project though, so I think it has 'gelled' in my brain- all I have to do is execute the design (hollow laugh).

You would like a teaser shot? Really? OK then, this is the Battle stash as seen in the Battle Biscuit Tin! What's that? Who ate the biscuits? I have no idea what you mean!



I have also indulged in a mini shopping spree for cupchain which is new to me (apart from a one inch section which someone gave me from a Swarovski sample box). Haven't decided quite how I shall incorporate it into the Battle piece but the initial trial looks OK.

Well I can't say much more other than the piece has both woven and embroidered elements, and will be shimmery and sparkly enough to satisfy my inner magpie!

5 comments:

  1. Beautiful Palette!! I'm so nervous... still no start on mine yet....

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    1. I know you have a lot on at the moment, but once you get started I'm sure your piece will be every bit as awesome as last year's.

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  2. Oooh, Battle Biscuit Tin rocks! I have a Battle Chocolate Tub...lol! Looking forward so much to seeing your final piece, battle on!

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    1. I started with Battle chocolate box (also empty surprise surprise) but it filled up too quickly. Note to self: remind family that a chocolate box is not just for Christmas, it is also for beads!

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  3. Wow. Catherine, if the stash is anything to go by, your finished piece is going to be amazing. That is, if you keep beading, instead of re-writing lyrics x

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