Abstract Sculpture, Dollar Bill, Bead Embroidered Frog Box, the Book

Visit my new web site at http://idelegilbert.com to view my beaded miniature bears and other bead creations. Visit my Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadeddesignsbyidele See my miniature beaded magician bear automaton in action at www.youtube.com/user/beadeddesigns

My beadwork is pictured in Marcia DeCoster's new book "Marcia DeCoster Presents". There is an interview and four pages of my beadwork in the book. Thank you, Marcia.

Abstract Sculpture I enjoy cubic right angle weave very much. I have created a cubic right angle weave sculpture that measures 6" wide by 5 1/2" high. It is made with 11/0 seed beads. The unique feature about this piece is that it has three different designs depending on the viewing angle.

Dollar Bill in Cubic Right Angle Weave. The dollar bill is approximately the size of a real dollar, 5" x 2 1/2". I used a real dollar bill as my pattern for this piece. The beaded dollar bill is made with 15/0 seed beads. It has the front and the back of the bill. I have been asked why didn't I make a hundred dollar bill. The answer is that I didn't have a real hundred dollar bill. I had a one dollar bill. I worked the dollar in rows. I worked the front and the back of the bill at the same time. I have named my dollar bill, "It's Tough to Make a Buck".

Bead Embroidered Frog Box I love doing bead embroidery. This project has taken 6 months to complete. The box measures 5 7/8" wide x 4 1/2" deep x 4" high. It is made with 15/0 seed beads and a few assorted special beads. I created the box pattern and designed all six bead embroidered panels. I have named my design, "Sunrise Over the Frog Pond". I worked some three dimensional beaded stump work elements on the box design. The frogs and the flower petals stand out from the background. The box is made from Ultra Suede, pellon and batting. It is entirely stitched by hand. No glue was used. I worked out a unique way to assemble the box to make it fun and easy to complete.

Micro Bear, Micro Bunny, Stained Glass Vessels, Paper Needle Cases, Cantaloupe Seed Purses, Humbugs

Visit my new web site at http://idelegilbert.com/

to view my beaded miniature bears and other bead creations.

Visit my Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadeddesignsbyidele/

See my miniature beaded magician bear automaton in action at www.youtube.com/user/beadeddesigns/

I have been designing some new projects, teaching beading classes and writing instructions for bead projects. Here are some recent creations. My new website is - www.idelegilbert.com.

Here are two new beaded micro miniatures - a multi-colored bear - 1 1/8" high and a tiny version of my Blue Jean Bunny - 1 1/4" high. They are both fully jointed and are worked in Peyote stitch with vintage size 18/0 seed beads.

My new miniature black and white cat is- 1 1/2" high. It is fully jointed and is worked in Peyote stitch with size 15/0 seed beads.

I have a new pattern available for an elegant "Stained Glass Vessel". The vessel is 2 1/2" high x 3" wide. It is a free standing structure with no glass support inside. The vessel is worked in brick stitch with various sizes of Czech seed beads and Delica beads.

I have designed a 2 1/2" high drawstring purse made out of cantaloupe seeds and size 9/0 3-cut beads. The fabric lining is Dupioni silk. The drawstrings are silk ribbons. The purse is a smaller version of purses made in the early 1900's.

I have been working with perforated paper and beads to create needlecases and other items based on antique pieces in my collection.

This first needlecase has a floral design and measures 3"x 3". It is worked on 14 mesh perforated paper with floss and 11/0 seed beads. The inside of the case is made from interlaced satin ribbons.

The next needlecase has a basket design. I named this one "It's Magic" because it is based on an antique trick called a magic wallet. The ribbons inside the needlecase magically flip an inserted item from under the straight ribbons to magically appear under the crossed ribbons.This needlecase measures 2 1/4"x 3 1/2". It is worked on 14 mesh perforated paper with floss and 11/0 seed beads. This piece includes cutout squares and raised stacks of perforated paper.

The third needlecase looks like a small box, but it is actually a needlecase when the lid is opened. This "Kitty" needlecase measures 2 1/2"x 3 1/4". It is worked on 14 mesh perforated paper with floss and 11/0 seed beads.This design features raised perforated paper borders.

Using Peyote stitch, I have designed two humbug needle grabbers. One is a mermaid design. The second is geometric. They are each 1 1/4" plus fringe. They are made with Delica beads. There is a magnet inside to grab the needle.

I am including photos of my miniature beaded boxes. The boxes are made just like my "Tiny Treasure Boxes", but they are made with size 15/0 seed beads. They are 3/8" wide x 1/2" high including the lid.

My micro miniature boxes measure 3/16" wide x 1/4" high including the lid. The tiniest box is 1/8" wide x 3/16" high including the lid. They are all made from vintage seed beads sizes -18/0 - 22/0. The lids all open.

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

Visit my web site at http://mysite.verizon.net/designsbyidele
to view my beaded miniature bears and other animals.
Visit my Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadeddesignsbyidele
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

Visit my web site at http://mysite.verizon.net/designsbyidele
to view my beaded miniature bears and other animals.
Visit my Etsy shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/beadeddesignsbyidele

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.