Thursday, July 09, 2009

Before Beads

there was sewing. Because of sewing there was patchwork & quilting. One of the patchwork patterns I purchased & never completed, featured a fertility deity that had, for many years, fascinated me - Kokopelli.
Goodness only knows why a fertility deity fascinated me, as it is not a department I have ever had any problems in & one would think that I would run as fast as I could in the opposite direction if ever I saw one!!


Anyway, with my love of all things tribal & ethnic, it should come as little surprise that I always dreamed of one day being able to put Kokopelli on a bead. Last night I made my first attempt....

3 comments:

angelinabeadalina said...

Heehee, as the woman who foolishly thought her second one *had* to be early menopause because *surely* someone her age wouldn't have two babies within 11 months, I have to agree about wondering why I'm fascinated with fertility gods and goddesses! Your Kokopelli was definitely worth the risk, though! I love how you got the outline so perfect and melted it into the base. I can't imagine a better look for this tribal baby. Ya done good :)

rosebud101 said...

Great bead, Deb. I like Koko.

Patty said...

It turned out great, Deb!