Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Favorite Pattern :: Crystal Helix

Sometimes there is a pattern that just fits like an old shoe. One that is your fall back; that you can bead up effortlessly. This is that pattern for me. It's called Crystal Helix by Barbara Falkowitz.

 I've made it in half a dozen colors, varying sizes of beads, and each giving it its own unique look and style. I've featured it in several posts (with amethyst, African opal and aventurine) in the past.

 Lately I've been loving the look of matte beads, especially these hematite and onyx rounds. And so I pulled out my favorite pattern to see just how these might bead up. I even got the chance to show a bloggy friend, Christine, how to make my favorite 'go-to' bracelet.
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24 comments:

  1. PepitaApril 9, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    Oh, I like that matte look as well! Have to try this stitch sometime ...

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  2. Splendid Little StarsApril 9, 2013 at 3:16 AM

    love it! It's beautiful!

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  3. EWA gyöngyös világa! / EWA's World of Beads!April 9, 2013 at 3:34 AM

    Beautiful bracelet! Congrats!

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  4. DuniApril 9, 2013 at 3:55 AM

    It's gorgeous, Cynthia!
    The matte beads are lovely :)

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  5. BIKBIK AND ROROApril 9, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    How beautiful! The matte beads are very elegant :)

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  6. Memories for LifeApril 9, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    I love the mix of beads you used here. And it looks so great on!

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  7. Karin SlatonApril 9, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    Hematite and onyx - one of my favorite combinations, and you've used them to fantastic effect here. I loved all your variations of this pattern, (especially the aventurine!)but this is the one that would find it's way to my wrist time and again!

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  8. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    I like the matte beads, very pretty!

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  9. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Those look pretty cool. Can you make a pair of handcuffs like that?

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  10. Miss Val's CreationsApril 9, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    Gorgeous pairing. It has been a while since you showed this style of beading. :) It is such a pretty pattern.

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  11. Marcela GmdApril 9, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Lovely bracelet!!!!
    Have a good week, dear! and my g+ for you!!!:)))

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  12. Marcela GmdApril 9, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Lovely bracelet!!!!
    Have a good week, dear! and my g+ for you!!!:)))

    Besos, desde España, Marcela♥

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  13. Linda YounkmanApril 9, 2013 at 12:01 PM

    This is gorgeous. I loved all the different ones but this is my fav.

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  14. Craftymoose CraftsApril 9, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    The matte beads give your bracelet a subtle, classy elegance! Very nicely done!

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  15. Caron MichelleApril 9, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    I haven't tried any off-loom weaving yet apart from earrings so admire anyone who does. This is beautifully done!

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  16. BeadedTailApril 9, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    That bracelet is beautiful! Love the style! I'm hoping to learn more techniques like that too but since I don't understand patterns, not sure it's gonna happen. :)

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  17. Magic Love CrowApril 9, 2013 at 9:34 PM

    This go to bracelet is stunning and classy! ;o)

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  18. kimmykatsApril 10, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Very nice bracelet...I like the matte too!

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  19. Christine AltmillerApril 10, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    i couldn't believe how easy this bracelet was...and what a nice rhythm it has while making it. i will have to take a photo of mine and post soon! thanks for the lesson~i will be making lots more!
    i love how yours turned out with the 2 mattes.

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  20. Honey from the BeeApril 12, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Pretty! I've not heard of this stitch - but I like it. I'm very fond of matte finishes. I think they're very flattering and this one would go with just about everything... thinking chartreuse green top!

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  21. Therese's TreasuresApril 13, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    Hi Cynthia,
    This is a beautiful bracelet! Can you let me in on how to stitch one of these beauties?
    Therese

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  22. Katherines CornerApril 14, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    gorgeous, I love the pattern. Thank you for sharing your lovely blog at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop xo

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  23. EyelahApril 14, 2013 at 5:32 PM

    Thats a cute pattern. All the color possibilities. You have so much patience with those beads.

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  24. Anindita BasuApril 16, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    Absolutely stunning, Cynthia.

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