Thank you BWeaves, JP, Ckrickett, Pattye, Tucs, Purranha and Cathy!
Ckrickett, you'll love the blue mix from Jac, I had a look at his listing he only has 9 and 10mm available now, hopefully he can restock with more blues!
Purranha and Pattye I used softgflex fine gauge wire. It is usually ok for most gem beads but these ones have tiny tiny drill holes. It is supposed to be a present but I'm afraid it might be too short even with the extender chain, I might have to make her something else instead.
Tucs, funky_pearl, Pearl Dreams and Red love your SUYPIA photos.