Idele Gilbert Miniature Beaded Bears and Other Animals

Scaredy Cat and Betty Boop Bracelets, Magician Bear, Automaton Magician Bear

2011-12-11T15:16:00.000-08:00

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to view my beaded miniature bears and other animals.
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See my miniature beaded magician bear automaton in action at
http://www.youtube.com/user/beadeddesigns

I have created two more theme bracelets: Scaredy Cat and Betty Boop a Doop. I have also returned to making new designs of my miniature beaded bears.

I enjoy doing bead embroidery. It is fun to collect the objects for the bracelets and use them to create a one of a kind piece. The bracelets are worked on Ultra Suede. The beads are mostly size 11/0 with some larger 8/0 accent beads.

My magician bear is from a drawing I did about five years ago. I wanted to create movement in my beadwork by making an automaton bear that would actually have the magician pulling a rabbit out of his hat. My goal was to combine my love of automatons with my beadwork. The bear is one and a half inches high. He is worked in Peyote stitch with size 15/0 seed beads. You can see my bear doing his act at
http://www.youtube.com/user/beadeddesigns

Koi Fish, Bumblebee Beaded Bead, Suitcase, Vanity Case, Treasure Box, Book Box, Pincushion

2011-06-19T13:11:00.000-07:00

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I have been working on the instructions for some of my bead designs. I am now making them available as pdf files for sale on my website. The patterns represent a variety of beading stitches, including right angle weave, double sided right angle weave, three dimensional Peyote stitch, and square stitch. The patterns include color charts and diagrams.

Koi Fish
The three dimensional Peyote Koi fish is 2 inches long including the tail. It has an open mouth and a patterned underside. It is made out of size 11/0 Delica beads. Idele’s Koi fish have been shown in Jane Davis’ bead books.

Bumble Bee Beaded Bead
The beaded bumblebee is hollow. It is 1 ¼ inches long. It is worked in square stitch and Peyote stitch using size 15/0 Japanese seed beads.

The Suitcase
The suitcase is a double layered right-angle weave project. Finished size is approximately 2 ½ x 2 inches using size 11/0 Japanese seed beads. Included are instructions for making a miniature Peyote beaded bra and panties. Beaded hanger instructions are also included.

The Vanity Case
The vanity case is a double layered right angle weave project. The finished size is approximately 1 ½ x 1 ¼ inches using size 11/0 Japanese seed beads. Included are instructions for making a miniature Peyote beaded mirror, a miniature bead and Ultra Suede cosmetic case and a miniature beaded key.

Treasure Box
The treasure box is a double layered right angle weave project. Finished size is approximately 1 ¼ x 1 x 1 inches using size Japanese 11/0 seed beads.

Book Box
The book box is worked in double layered right angle weave. It measures 1 3/8 x 1 1/2 inches. It is made with Japanese 11/0 seed beads. The box opens. Inside there is a beaded envelope. The envelope opens. The envelope is worked in square stitch. Instructions are included for the beaded envelope.

Harlequin Pincushion
The pincushion is a right angle weave project worked from a color chart. Each side of the pincushion has a different pattern. Instructions include a matching scissors fob and bead decorated pins. The finished size of pincushion is approximately 3 x 3 inches using size Japanese 11/0 seed beads.

Aquarium, Garden Bracelet, English Cottage Needle Case, and Embroidered Parakeet

2011-04-25T15:15:00.000-07:00

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The "Aquarium" is worked in double-sided right-angle weave. It measures 2" wide x 1 1/2" high x 1 1/4" deep. It is made with size 15/0 seed beads. The inspiration for this piece was from my childhood. My parents took me to a Home Show where they sell items for home repair. One of the booths was selling miniature fish tanks with real living miniature fish in them. My parents wouldn't buy one for me. So now, I finally have my own miniature fish tank, and I don't have to feed the fish.
A three dimensional beaded fish sits on the top of the tank. It is worked in Peyote stitch. The fish is trying to jump out of the tank, because as the lid is opened, the first beaded panel that spills out, is a black cat. There are seven double-sided right-angle weave panels including the black cat reaching into the tank, whale, fish, sunken ship, treasure chest, mermaid and shark.

My Garden bracelet is worked in bead embroidery in shades of green and pink. It is backed with beige Ultra Suede. It has a ceramic bunny button as the closure. It is 2" wide.

The English Cottage Needlecase is worked in size 11/0 seed beads and small glass flowers. It is backed with brown Ultra Suede. The case has a scissors holder, and a wool fabric insert for needles. There are colored pearl headed pins along the edge. It measures 3 1/2" x 3 1/2".

My embroidered parakeet measures 4 1/2" wide by 5 1/2" high. It is worked in long and short stitch with embroidery floss on cotton fabric. I started stitching this piece quite a few years ago, but had not finished it. I drew this portrait of my bird, Casey when he was young. I am happy to have finally finished it as a tribute to my favorite bird.

My Greenhouse, Fish Pincushion, and Bracelets

2010-12-26T13:34:00.001-08:00

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It has been a while since I updated my blog.I have been busy beading several new projects this year. In my last update, I featured my blue beaded peyote parakeet that looked just like my bird Frankie. I am sad to report that Frankie died from a tumor in April. It was quite a shock because he was so young. I now have a new baby parakeet named Jesse. He is nine months old and is already talking. He is yellow and green. I have not yet immortalized Jesse in beads.

I have completed four projects: a bead embroidered fish pincushion, two bracelets, and a right-angle weave greenhouse. I am almost finished with a fifth project: a right-angle weave aquarium.

The fish pincushion is bead embroidery. It measures 3 1/4" long by 3/4" wide. It is stitched on gray Ultra Suede. My inspiration for this piece was an antique sterling silver fish pincushion in my collection of antique sewing tools.

My greenhouse is entirely constructed with size 15/0 seed beads in double sided right-angle weave. The interior strip fills the greenhouse and shows things found in a greenhouse. It measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" by 1 3/4" high. A beaded peyote blackbird sits on top of the roof of the greenhouse. The roof opens and holds a sterling silver watering can with my nametag. This is my original design.

This bracelet is called "Kaleidoscope Cuff" which was designed by Carole Ohl. The triangles are worked in Peyote stitch with size 11 Delica beads. It has swarovski crystal beads embellishing the centers and edges of the bracelet. It reminds me of grannie square afghans.

The Medici Cuff bracelet was designed by Hannah Benniger. It is worked in double sided right - angle weave. It is 1 1/4" wide. I used all matt 15/0 seed beads for this project.

Bear Pincushion and Beaded Parakeet

2010-02-13T18:33:00.000-08:00

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My bead embroidered bear pincushion is 2 3/4 inches high. He is fully jointed. He is made with size 15 seed beads, pearls, and semi-precious stones. The paw pads, foot paws, and ears are made with Ultra Suede and stitched with size 18 seed beads. I named the bear "Ouch! My Back Hurts" because of the pins in his back.

I started my blue beaded parakeet when I got my bird, Frankie. That was four years ago. I am glad to have finally finished it. The parakeet is almost life size and looks just like Frankie. The beaded parakeet opens in the middle. It is hollow inside. The parakeet is worked in peyote stitch.

I have updated my web site with more pictures of my latest pieces.

Turtle and Bumblebee Pins

2009-12-16T09:04:00.000-08:00

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I have completed my bead embroidered turtle pin. I have also designed a three dimensional bead embroidered bumblebee pin. They are now posted on my web site. I have also added my stone bracelet, bird pin, and nametag necklaces. I designed the nametag necklaces to wear at my meetings for the Embroiderers' Guild and American Needlpoint Guild.

I am continuing to explore the creative possibilities of bead embroidery. My current project is a fully jointed beaded bear pincushion. Each bead embroidered piece has its own challenges, but I enjoy finding the solutions.

Beaded Seahorse Etui Box and Sampler

2009-10-17T11:36:00.000-07:00

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I am continuing to work on my bead embroidered figural designs. My current project is a turtle pin. I have completed my seahorse etui box which can now be seen on my web site along with several other of my designs. I have updated and redesigned my web site which is now organized by category.

I designed the Seaside Sampler for the ANG Needle Artists By The Sea group for their 2009 yearlong project.

Beaded Pincushions and Etui Boxes

2009-09-18T13:52:00.000-07:00

I have recently become interested in bead embroidery. I am designing beaded pincushions and beaded etui boxes. Visit my website to see pictures of my latest creations.
I am discontinuing many of my bead patterns on my website. The limited amount of remaining stock is now being offered at closeout prices.

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2008-01-22T14:12:00.000-08:00

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