One of the first beading projects I tackled was a pair of earrings. The woman who taught me called it Cherokee Weave. It took practice and perseverance but I finally mastered the stitch.

It’s been a favourite ever since — I love to wear dangly things. And so do many of the women who buy my work.

Here’s a variation on the original theme.

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The earrings were made on tear drop forms with size 11 Japanese seed beads. The thread is a multi-coloured quilting thread, which produces a nice colour gradation.

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