Wedding Stuff (sorta)

After finding the perfect person to make my dress (http://www.yvettes.net/SherrisWeddingGown.html), I've been making the girdle and trying out designs for the trim. Here are some pictures:

On the Loom

This the piece on the loom. I'm using a Mirrix (http://www.mirrixlooms.com/) 16" loom that I love very much. I have since also bought a smaller, more portable loom that I will probably make future projects on, also. The beads I'm using are Delicas. The warp thread on the loom is Fireline Smoke 10lb Test (very strong, perfect for a tapestry loom) and the weft threads are Nymo B in whatever shade of light tan I can find.

Color Swatch and Trim

The swatch on the right was made to make sure there was enough contrast between the colors I selected for the belt. The one on the left is a beaded netting sample of the trim, but I don't care for it and it's not flexible enough for what I need it for. Today I am going to try something different.

My Work Area

My work area by the fireplace. I can see the TV, I have good light, and I can lean over and kiss Paul when he's on the couch behind me. You can also see my rhino, who along with Pan, guard my work when I'm not there.

Rhino and Pan

Back to work!