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Queen of Hearts ❤ ❥

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        A new necklace that follows in the "neck"steps of my Exuberance Necklace! Introducing new shapes, fabric painting, zardozi metal embroidery and beads!

    
  Lots of creative ways in which it can be worn! Featuring:
  • little embroidered scallops pink-on-pink
  • pearl olive painted edges
  • a pattern that melts curves and corners
  • 4 different types of metal chains that are traditionally used for a special type of embroidery called zardozi
  • stitched and glued olive beads
  • the heart which has the same design mirrored on both faces



And 2 pictures from the making of:


 


        I hope you like it, I definitely enjoyed working on this and experimenting with all the new elements!

        Painting the edges was quite challenging, I had to take many breaks and let the paint dry before I move to another segment - so that the wet paint doesn't touch more than the edges...

       It's also the first time I try to use these metal chains for zardozi embroidery - they come in long strings that can easily be cut into desired length - I used nylon thread for stitching. For spacing the points that create the design on the heart I used the sewing machine - maybe that's a trick that's worth a post in itself, so about that some other time...

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  1. liza janeJune 1, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Ooh, fun! I like seeing the picture of it lying flat. The beading is beautiful.

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  2. DeeJune 1, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Magda, that dress is SO lovely! You really are talented!

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  3. nangatesdesignsJune 1, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Very pretty... I love the beading. The dress is beautiful!

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  4. ANITAJune 1, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    beautiful work ... love the dress.

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  5. UnknownJune 1, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    so fun, great idea!

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  6. AnonymousJune 1, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Oh my goodness, that dress is to die for!

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  7. UnknownJune 1, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    LOVE IT! You're so unique! I think this may be one of the most artistic pieces I've seen. I love your creativity!

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  8. ElfReneeJune 1, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Very unique! And wow, I love that dress!

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  9. CalliopeCreationsJune 2, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    You are so generous with your talents.

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  10. AnonymousJune 2, 2011 at 1:41 AM

    Beautiful beadwork. Your dress is drop dead gorgeous!

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  11. Maya KuzmanJune 2, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    Ohhh another OOAK necklace! Stunning!

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  12. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 3:00 AM

    I absolutely love the colors and creativity of your work. That dress is so gorgeous! OMG

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  13. theMayflowerJune 2, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    very stylish and different! love it!

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  14. BellaJune 2, 2011 at 3:58 AM

    What inspiration!
    ...and your dress is drop-dead-gorgeous!

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  15. Krisztina CliftonJune 2, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    I like it worn the way it is in the top left pic. And that dress is so beautiful!

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  16. Inessa/PrittyfyJune 2, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    LOVE YOUR STYLE!

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  17. Sewinggranny - MonaJune 2, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    VEry pretty....you are so creative.

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  18. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Very interesting piece!

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  19. petitehermineJune 2, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Such a unique necklace! I also love your dress :)

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  20. Cassie's TaleJune 2, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Cool. And what a gorgeous dress!!

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  21. DebJune 2, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Very interesting designs.

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  22. Sea Flower StudiosJune 2, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Such unique designs!

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  23. CarolynJune 2, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Just amazing... and your dress!! Simply stunning!

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  24. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Your designs are always to unique and creative. Another great one here! Good luck with sales....

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  25. CharleneJune 2, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    You do incredible work!

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  26. Lulu GreyJune 2, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Totally original. I love the flow of it.

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  27. VictoriaJune 3, 2011 at 12:57 AM

    Love the heart, so creative!

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  28. IsabellesAtticJune 3, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I love your creations, very unique!

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