>Beaded Longhaired Cat

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Today, I finished working on my latest commission! Milo the beaded cat! He took me a long time to complete, too. About 9 hours! Adding an extra layer of seed beads is what makes my work so time-consuming, but I think it's worth the extra effort! How do you think he looks? :D

Beaded Milo the Cat brooch. Bead embroidery on felt. 2- 1/4" x 1- 1/4 wide" (5cm x 6cm). Click for more pics.

Also today, I got a couple of packages in the mail. I got some jewelry making supplies that I ordered from Land of Odds. It was my first time ordering from them, and I am very happy! They are one of the few places I have found that carry pin backs w/ bails.

These are a little more expensive than regular pin backs but now, I can make beaded animals that you can wear either as a pin or a pendant! That is just one of my ideas. I also have a whole bag of medium hair barrettes and a whole bag of clip-on earring findings, as well as some sterling silver earring findings. I have a lot of supplies to make items for my Etsy shop! :D

Inside the second package was a book from Amazon.com - Masters: Beadweaving. This book was curated by Carol Wilcox Wells for Lark Books. I normally don't buy any beading books or magazines anymore, especially instructional ones, but I had been wanting this one for awhile. It features major works by leading bead artists. I haven't had time to read it yet, but I flipped through it, and there seems to be something missing! There are no beaded cars in the book! :o

Ah well... maybe next time... ;)