Monday, March 19, 2012

The Nest Scarf


My black and white nest

Once a year I go off for a weekend of sewing with some like-minded buddies. I usually shop too much, eat too much, and sew just the right amount.

This year was no different.


Sewing away...

My first project didn't require a sewing machine at all.

You may have heard of the recent Sew Expo in Puyallup, Washington. Billed as the nation's largest sewing expo and held in late February and early March, I've never been. But my friend and retreat roomie, Sue, did. While there, she bought a scarf kit from Diane Ericson, called The Nest.


Sue's earth tones nest

Independent of Sue, I was reading Diane Ericson's facebook page, and I saw the Nest scarf, made up and worn. I immediately emailed Diane and asked if I could order one. I could. She had only a few left, so it is a limited edition and not listed for sale on her site, but I snagged one.

The kit consists of a long strip of a bias cut silk/metallic lattice, in an off-white color, and a collection of ribbons, trims, and fabric scraps, plus four charms. You tie the goodies onto the scarf and then wind it around your neck. Once it's on your body, you reach in through the lattice and pull a few of the tschotskes through to the outside, which also helps anchor the arrangement.

Voilà, a nest.



Sue and I were amused that we had each purchased one of these kits without talking about it, even afterwards. We laid them out on our beds and tied away. I may go back later and add some red strips from my own stash.

Diane tells me she has a few of these kits left. If you are interested, you can contact her.

I have more projects to blog from the weekend, so stay tuned.

16 comments:

  1. What a kewl scarf! Can't wait to hear more details about the weekend!

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  2. How fabulous! My kit arrived today, I can't wait to do it...your's is wonderful!

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  3. Oooooh how frabjous!!!! I'm SO glad you got one! I couldn't wait....I stared at Diane's pic for awhile to see if I could figure out how it was made, & started laying out ribbons & fabrics on my sewing room floor. After an hour or so, & while still wondering how I was going to connect all the crossings, I started wondering if buying the kit might be a good idea lol!

    Dying to hear ALL about your retreat!!!!

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  4. Lucky you to grab one of these - it is just 'so you' in its creative element. The retreat sounds as if it was well worth it - looking forward to reading (and drooling) about it...

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  5. What a gorgeous and cute scarf!
    I'm really looking forward to seeing the rest of your creations soon too...

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  6. What a fabulous scarf!
    I can't wait to hear more about the retreat and your projects.

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  7. Cute scarf. I'm up for a sewing weekend soon.

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  8. What fun scarves. I think I glimpsed one at the last Ashland Art Walk in her space at the art center. I was too taken with a wool and cashmere coat she had there and should have paid better attention.

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  9. Did you and Sew stay up till midnight every night. So much energy in one room. Sounds like a fabulous time.

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  10. No, but we stayed up talking most nights, like any good slumber party. One night until after 2am. ;)

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  11. And a good time was had by all!!!!

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  12. That is so cool! What a riot that you and Sue arrived with the same project. I'm sure you had a terrific weekend. Envy.

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  13. Sounds like a good time! I used to go yearly to Puyallup and had a blast. It would inspire me for the whole year. Beautiful scarf! Diane is an amazing artist.

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  14. Wow, I love this, great neck piece!

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  15. I bought this scarf kit from Diane's booth in Puyallup--your friend Sue wanted the same one and we were both eyeing it! Fortunately Diane had two of them!
    I think Marcy Tilton has the ribbon fabric on her site if you want to create your own "kit", but I loved the variety in Diane's package.

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  16. What a fun project. Your color choice will go with just about anything. Very nice.

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