St Petersburg Chain beadweaving stitch
Recently I have been working on this necklace. It was to be a new piece to wear for the University concert last night but I did not finish it in time. This was my first attempt at creating a necklace from the St Petersburg chain beadweaving stitch featured in the April 2007 edition of Bead and Button. My version of this beadwoven chain is made up of fire-polished faceted beads and size 11/0 seed beads. Although Bead and Button suggested using 3mm faceted beads I only had enough 4mm so I used those instead. This worked out fine although the final beadwoven fabric might lay slightly flatter by using the smaller size. The heart bead is Murano style foiled lined glass (from my shop) and completes the piece which was inspired by the rich golds that can be found incorporated in Venetian glass designs. Ultimately I am pleased with the result and I will probably wear it for the next concert instead!
Mei Said,
March 3, 2008 @ 7:31 am
Just lovely! Well done, I love the color combination.
Maz Simpson Said,
March 6, 2008 @ 3:32 pm
Gorgeous work… I love that St Petersburg chain, it looks so elegant in those colours too! Maz
Rhonda/Hummer Said,
March 12, 2008 @ 2:10 pm
GReat work. It is so elegant. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Samia majid Said,
April 21, 2008 @ 7:03 pm
It is gorgeous.The colours are lovely would love to try it out if I knew how.
Lynette Said,
July 21, 2008 @ 2:10 pm
I have worked with the St Petersburg pattern before. How did you make the “V” for the heart to hang on. I assume you changed directions somehow.
Thanks,
Lynette
Clare Said,
July 26, 2008 @ 11:36 am
Hi Lynette
Thanks for your question. Yes, you need to change direction. I used the pattern in the April 2007 edition of Bead and Button. For $3.95 you can download the instructions direct from the Bead and Button website here: http://www.beadandbutton.com/bnb/Default.aspx?c=a&id=2104
It is more complicated to explain than to do!