slippers + scarf
new slipps. love them--a lot! i made them using a pattern from one of my japanese craft books. i had every intention of showing you the book and the pattern, then i forgot. then the day just marches on, with no sympathy or offering to stop the clock so that i can catch up with all the things i forgot to do! i will show it to you sometime because i will be using this particular book again--several times. it's all about slippers--some darn cute ones too. this pair is made from thrifted fabrics--some grey wool and a green wool blend blanket. i love that. the embroidery detail is my own, just a smattering of a few pink daisies.
this type of scarf is all over right now and i think they are just so cute. whenever i would think "scarf", it was always in terms of yarn. i never thought of fabric. originally, i was going to use the floral fabric with a solid brown backing and add a patchwork to one end with coordinating fabrics. i ended up loving the green/brown leaf fabric so much that i ditched my first plan and just used the two. this was the first time i utilized one of the many fancy stitches my machine offers. i love this detail but, i must say it takes forever! when you are used to driving in the fast lane with your straight stitch--these fancy ones feel like a diesel in the slow lane, going up hill. but anyway, i guess it was worth it.
Slippers + Scarf = Cuteness.
Posted by: sally | January 02, 2007 at 11:47 PM
Your feet look so happy in those new cheery slippers--very pretty work! Happy Scarves, too! :oD
Posted by: Tracy | January 03, 2007 at 01:49 AM
Beautiful Toni!
Posted by: manda | January 03, 2007 at 01:51 AM
I can't imagine success at making my own slippers so I am quite impressed that you made them and love them!
I love the fabric on those scarves -- yum yum.
Posted by: Amy | January 03, 2007 at 05:25 AM
I love the green and brown fabric, too! Your projects look great!
Posted by: Beth | January 03, 2007 at 05:38 AM
Gorgeous scarf! I have a bunch of that same green and brown leaf fabric - it's one of my favourites. I'm usually so focused on making things for the home that it never clicked to make something to wear out of it!
Posted by: Carmen | January 03, 2007 at 05:47 AM
you are looking quite cozy!
Posted by: erin | January 03, 2007 at 06:42 AM
Both cozy and lovely. I ADORE the leaf fabric on the scarf!
Posted by: Alicia A. | January 03, 2007 at 07:37 AM
Oooo, such pretty fabrics!
Posted by: beki | January 03, 2007 at 08:02 AM
I have never thought about making a scarf out of material. I usually knit them but I may try it now after seeing yours. I love the border stitch. I have used that around throw quilts before.
Posted by: Abby | January 03, 2007 at 08:06 AM
Love those slippers. I think the embroidery is just the right feminine touch.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | January 03, 2007 at 08:09 AM
I love your new scarf! I agree, the deco stitches take forEVer to do. They do require patience, of which I am never in great supply. And the slippers are really cute. I need some new slippers...and I happen to have some felted wool sweater pieces sitting around here somewhere. Hmmm. =)
Posted by: Katie | January 03, 2007 at 08:14 AM
Love the special stitches, I'm inspired to try some of mine again. Love the slippers as well!
Posted by: Pam | January 03, 2007 at 10:19 AM
those slips! I love love them, even more that they were recycled. They look cozy. I love the scarf too, I just bought a similar fabric (thinking alike).
Posted by: blair | January 03, 2007 at 04:41 PM
love love the slippers
Posted by: tracy | January 03, 2007 at 06:02 PM
Awesome! I love both the slippers and the scarf. So pretty!
Posted by: Sarah | January 03, 2007 at 08:04 PM
The both look gorgeous and very comfy. I love the scarf fabrics :-)
Posted by: Tatania | January 04, 2007 at 04:21 AM
Very cool slippers! I am in search of a pattern to do the same for myself!
Posted by: Shelly | January 04, 2007 at 12:05 PM
Hey those slippers are just great, would love to be able to make my own slippers!
Fancy stitching really was worth it, lovely.
Posted by: carolyn | January 04, 2007 at 05:29 PM
Gorgeous, gorgeous scarf! The slippers are fabulous too!
Posted by: Joanna | January 04, 2007 at 11:09 PM
lovin the slippers... please do share the book details when you get a chance, :) I would love to make a pair myself.
Posted by: NessieNoodle | January 05, 2007 at 03:36 PM
definitively worth it! Love both.
Posted by: monica | February 12, 2007 at 04:24 AM
definitively worth it! Love both.
Posted by: monica | February 12, 2007 at 04:24 AM
LOVE those slippers, seriously... needing to make up that pattern for myself... I think I could make it up, right?
Posted by: kate | January 10, 2008 at 12:17 PM