Ophelia - A Bead Embroidery Collar in the Making

So far I have spent about 2.5 to 3 hours planning the collar, sourcing the right beads. Knowing me the design will probably change about have a dozen times buy the time I am finished.

This time I am going for a dark look - lots of black, natural abalone, seed beads, firepolished beads and crystals.

All the beads I have ordered apart from the drops for the fringe have arrived. I can finally get started with my next collar. Can't wait to see what it looks like when I am done.