My Beading Isn't Always Great Either!

I've been working on a project recently myself! A peyote stitched flat bracelet. It's a project from the recent issue of Bead & Button. Of course, things don't always go as planned, and my plan has gone astray!

I've done everything per the letter of the article, and still it sucks! And, no, it's not the project instructions or the Article. It's me. I've done this bracelet 3 times. Because of the bugle beads I chose (a frosted multi-colored mauve bugle), I've had to restitch this project .... going on the 4th time now! I get close to the end, and then it all breaks!

But why!? I think I've finally figured it out. I think the bugles are cutting my "uncut-able" weaving line. Okay, so some things apparently cut this line.... I've just never seen it happen until now. So here's a picture of my 3rd attempt! Gorgeous, right? I thought so. Until, I was sewing on my clasp closure (the final step in my bracelet) then it breaks! Ack.

So, stay tuned. I've got many other projects coming up that I know will be more successful. Nuno Felted Shall, Needle Felted Door Hangers, Recycled Couture, and, of course, some beading too!