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Swatch
of scarf in progress, photo by Jennie. Photos of final scarf to
come...
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The
People's Burberry
2006
commissioned
handmade scarf
I
had a Burberry scarf made for me by Jennie, a home-based crocheter
in Indiana. I found her online website and was particularly impressed
with her skills in interpreting NASCAR logos into pillows and
throws. I hired her to make a patterned scarf based on a tiny
jpg of a Burberry one I found on the internet, which I emailed
to her.
The
resulting handmade scarf is more valuable to me than the "original"
designer item could ever be. Jennie's patternmaking and ingenuity
in translating the colors and style are impressive and I look
forward to wearing it out in the world. Above all I appreciate
her interest in making things she loves (NASCAR) as well as her
abilities to translate things for other people.
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