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Monday, September 17, 2007

patchwork obsession: part 14


Denyse Schmidt-style scarf

I recycled a few pieces of clothing to make this: one being my favorite pair of Gap pants that got some white lacquer on during a dumpster diving episode. (Remember, Roxanne?) The backing is brown corduroy.
This was one of those projects that I thought would be simple, but gave me fits a time or two. Now I just need to figure out how to soften it up a bit so that it doesn't look like I am wearing a table runner.

18 comments:

  1. Anonymous4:54 PM

    nice! way to recycle, man!

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  2. Anonymous6:00 PM

    i think it looks great!

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  3. Yea for patchwork obsession posts! The scarf is beautiful, and I love that dumpster diving played a role in its making. A girl after my own heart.

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  4. Really nice! You rock!!

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  5. I like it - the colors are so you!

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  6. I love the colors for fall. Maybe you could put a little pom-pom trim on the ends.

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  7. It looks really lovely! Perfect for fall weather!

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  8. I love it! Especially because you will think of me when you wear it! ;) I do feel really bad about your pants but I think maybe it was meant to be, they look perfect as a scarf!

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  9. Great scarf!! Just the right time of year for it!

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  10. I have often wondered about that... (Both the execution of the project & the possible stiffness.) I like your composition... (I also wonder how dorky & homemade mine would look...)

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  11. Anonymous8:21 AM

    gorgeous color choices, dude. you are going to have people coming up to you on the street asking where you bought that!!!! :)

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  12. Beautiful! I love the colors!!!

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  13. Your scarf looks great! I love your patchwork obsession posts. You have a great eye for combining fabrics.

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  14. i too think it is beautiful!
    love the whole recycling bit!

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  15. Love the colors. You can never go wrong with brown corduroy in my opinion.

    And, table runner? Ha ha ha!

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  16. I've always wondered about how stiff or bulky something like this would be. But I love the colors you picked, and hope you'll figure it out - since its too pretty to not be worn.

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  17. Anonymous1:44 PM

    If I were you, I would add a big gorgeous flower applique on one end, or embroider an outline of one (by the way-great job! I want to make one of those too) Love your blog!

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  18. Anonymous4:34 PM

    Amanda,
    I LOVE that scarf. I'm going to try one of these someday. It it sooo cute!! I love the colors it is perfect for fall!! Winter too, I can just picture it with a brown sweater. I think I've seen it somewhere before! Ha ha

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