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Wed, 10/19/2011 - 15:37

WindyMeadows (not verified)

In March, while waiting for my flight to Denver at the Tampa airport, I saw a lady wearing a really interesting pair of shoes. I thought the plaid pattern would make a wonderful scarf. When I finally figured out how to get a picture of the shoes with my iPhone (without seeming like a complete stalker) I snapped a couple shots so I would remember the look. As soon as the flight took off, I was working on the design for my interpretation of the ‘Cool Shoes’. I wove one scarf in 2/2 twill and one in PW. Those cool shoes made pretty cool scarves – I think anyway!

Wed, 10/19/2011 - 15:53

B P (not verified)

What an entertaining story! (...follow those shoes!!) I agree that the 'cool shoes' plaid looks fantastic as a scarf.

Beth

Wed, 10/19/2011 - 18:39

sally_libby (not verified)

I really like your scarf.

Wed, 10/19/2011 - 18:39

sally_libby (not verified)

I really like your scarf.

Wed, 10/19/2011 - 19:14

EvaHall

I like the tartan, and I find it very interesting to see how different the two versions look

Wed, 10/19/2011 - 19:31

r1mein54 (not verified)

Nice color combination!
Thu, 10/20/2011 - 15:10

WindyMeadows (not verified)

Thanks Beth!  Not only were they a unique shoe, they had a good 5" heel on them!  I would have broken my leg trying to wear those things.  ;)

Thu, 10/20/2011 - 15:14

WindyMeadows (not verified)

Thank you Eva - I like to experiment with weave structure & color (I'm still a relatively new weaver - compared to some of the folks in the Pikes Peak Weaver's Guild) so my mind is always wondering off with 'what ifs' as I weave.  I like that you refered to it as a tartan - I actually have a 'Windy Meadows' tartan registered with the Tartan Registery in Scotland.  Ancient Scots would have a fit with a 'Cool Shoes' tartan - don't you think!!

Thu, 10/20/2011 - 15:23

WindyMeadows (not verified)

Thank you Sally - appreciate your kind remark. 
I just looked at your Advancing Twill scarf - that is just stunning.  At the middle, did the alternating colors reverse?

Thu, 10/20/2011 - 15:25

WindyMeadows (not verified)

Thank you r1mein54 - I'm thinking it will give a nice color boost to a chilling Colorado winter day!

Thu, 10/20/2011 - 19:21

sally_libby (not verified)

No, I just treaded as the draft said to. Would you share the draft to you scarf. My husband would love it. Sally

Sat, 10/22/2011 - 09:53

Artistry

WindyMeadows, I really love your scarf. I enjoy the colors and the pattern. So light and cozy looking. I smile when I think of your sleuthing ways to get the photo with your I phone of the shoes. Creativity comes in many forms! Really like the scarf:)
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