Thread: What are you working on October 2010

A new month and a new thread!

Last month's thread
http://www.bhuz.com/forum/belly-danc...er-2010-a.html

I am trying to finish my "Green Eyed Monster" and am getting close!

I decided to add a bit of color to the fringe on the bra and belt. I think it helps to balance the design.

What a way to open a month!

Cool stones! Are those hematite?

Thanks Bellissima!

Asra, they are a green glass cabochon with a hematite (or reflective) coating

I love that I can see you in the cabochons as you are taking the photos.

Originally Posted by invokethegoddess

Thanks Bellissima!

Asra, they are a green glass cabochon with a hematite (or reflective) coating

Cool. Very nice work - so earthy yet modern.

Originally Posted by Asra*

Cool. Very nice work - so earthy yet modern.

My husband said he thought it looked a little "alien"...organic but futuristic! LOL

I have 3 things that I'm doing.

1) working on making a Bella Bra cup bigger (first Bella purchased on swap from Carrara)
2) Project Bedlah also purchased on swap (from Jennifer or bhuz name Jordonez)
3) Project Bedlah, all my own, first time - haven't worked on :(

#1 BELLA CUP

As Purchased:


Almost finished:


#2 PROJECT BEDLAH - I'll admit most of the work was already done, but I'm adding/moving beads

Before (as purchased)



Front piece


Back piece


Currently looks like:

Wow, Sanoorah! Those look amazing!! Both costumes look waaay better now! Ill send you a couple of mine that needs some work :D

Sanoorah, I love the colors on Project Bedla!! Beautiful fall colors!

Originally Posted by invokethegoddess

Sanoorah, I love the colors on Project Bedla!! Beautiful fall colors!

Thanks! Hoping to actually have it ready by the fall (which is upon on).

Actually, I'm at a loss of what to do next. My plan is, finishing the fringe on the belt in back. I need to also continue the rhinestone chain on belt and find fabric to finish bra straps.

I orginally wanted it simplier but I'm at a loss as to what to do next (after I finish what I wrote), suggestions ladies ?

Love the fall colors SaNoorah!

Sanoorah, the fall bedlah looks great!

Sanoorah, that looks beautiful.

I finished my coin "warrior" costume I had posted in september. I hope I get a body shot soon to post it.

I am almost finished with "The Green-eyed Monster"!!

I finished the necklace last night



and I found the most perfect lining yesterday and lined the bra and belt today

Oh my gosh, that really is the perfect lining! Fantastic work!

Love the lining! LOL!

The eyes actually glow in the dark too!

Originally Posted by invokethegoddess

I am almost finished with "The Green-eyed Monster"!!

and I found the most perfect lining yesterday and lined the bra and belt today

AHAHAHAHAHAHA! Awesome!

Originally Posted by invokethegoddess

The eyes actually glow in the dark too!

That sounds helpful for when you're getting dressed in a dark backstage area! ..l;,

I have finished two other costumes for a troupe - white and blue ones...g.:
Do not have any picture of the blue one, here is the white only:


And also finished new bra for a Saidi Costume for a friend, and a Safari Costume for a friend...g.:

Monika, your designs are always beautiful!!

I have officially finished creating my monster! and now for a short break...my surgery is next week and I am looking forward to being able to sew with a hand that isn't numb!

Gorgeous! And good luck with your surgery.

These are lovely! Im working on a black dress costume at the moment. I havent startd beading yet, byt Ill post pics as soon as theres anything worth seeing. : )

LOVE the green eyed monster!!!

And Monica: you know I'm a fan of your costumes... if you ever have enough time for making me another one just let me know ..g.:

It's 2:30 in the morning here, I need to get up for work at 8:30, and I'm stalking this thread! lol

LOVE YOUR "Green Eyed Monster"! The fabric, the stones, the beading, all is just fabulous! :tongue:

Originally Posted by invokethegoddess

Originally Posted by SaNoorah

I have 3 things that I'm doing.

1) working on making a Bella Bra cup bigger (first Bella purchased on swap from Carrara)
2) Project Bedlah also purchased on swap (from Jennifer or bhuz name Jordonez)
3) Project Bedlah, all my own, first time - haven't worked on :(

#1 BELLA CUP

As Purchased:


Almost finished:


#2 PROJECT BEDLAH - I'll admit most of the work was already done, but I'm adding/moving beads

Before (as purchased)



Front piece


Back piece


Currently looks like:

wow its looking great! You go girl:)

Originally Posted by invokethegoddess

Monika, your designs are always beautiful!!

I have officially finished creating my monster! and now for a short break...my surgery is next week and I am looking forward to being able to sew with a hand that isn't numb!

you are ridiculously talented. this is beautiful!

I finished these a couple days ago.


And I am working on this neon one that is so bright I have to wear sunglasses while I am beading it!