nuntium centesimum decimum quartum (114th post) Happy Heart earrings

Here are my Valentine's Day earrings.  The pattern is Frivole's Happy Heart and those are Catherine Wheel Joins with size 70 thread!  I am so proud of myself.

Majestic white, size 70

I put some beads in the center and at the bottom just for sparkle which you can't see in this picture- sigh.

Here they are with a dime for size reference.

When did I finish them?  February 16th.  haha.  Next year, I guess.

Latin for today:  ad annum proximam = until next year.

nuntium centesimum duodecimum (112th post) A Happy Heart

I have no more fear.  Catherine Wheel joins, you have been conquered!!  I tried them last year when Frivole shared her lovely little Happy Heart with us but for the life of me, I just couldn't get them.  I found a video from Marilee Rockley which was infinitely helpful.  I think I might have watched it last year but it worked this time.  Yes, I watched it about 15 times but that's the beauty of the internet.  As a teacher, I find the possibilities shocking and exciting and as a student- wonderful!!!

motif #2 size 20 HDT from Marilee Rocklee Crimson Something

Why make one when there can be two?  Lizbeth Grape Splash size 20- my new favorite

I knew they were coming in the TIAS so I worked and worked.  By the time we got to them in the TIAS, I confidently and happily did them.  Now the split chain, well, I did it but I don't think I'd say conquered, no Julius Caesar there.



Latin for today:  veni, vidi, vici = I came, I saw, I conquered (you knew that one was coming, didn't you?)