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Today I am going to show the steps that it takes to create my Flair scarves. To start this is the finished product and two of the various wasys that these fun and fashionable scarves can be worn. While the process to create these is rather time consuming, I find great pleassure in making these.
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Originally uploaded by Amber Kane
12 31 058
Originally uploaded by Amber Kane
How To make a Flair Scarf
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Originally uploaded by Amber KaneStep one: When weaving anything you must being the process by warping the yarn. While warping the yarn you determine how long the piece will be. To create Flair scarves I use five yards of yarn. Each strand of yarn must be placed into a certain order, which gets the yarn ready to go onto the loom.
Step Two: After you finish warping, you must remove the yarn from the warping board, but still keep it in the correct order. You should create a chain of the yarn. You do this by grabbing one end and then looping the yarn to create a wonderful chain. 
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Originally uploaded by Amber Kane
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Step Three: Dressing the loom. There are several steps that must be done to get the yarn onto the loom. During each step it is essential 
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Originally uploaded by Amber Kanenot to make any mistakes as these will show up in the finished product. The first step is placing the rods through the cross oft the yarn, then tieing the yarn onto the back beam of the loom. The chain of yarn must then be wrapped around the back beam. The yarn needs to be combed while winding it around the back beam, to remove all knots.
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Step four: You must determine what pattern you wish to use for weaving. Each strand of yarn must be threaded through the headles, the order you thread the yarns helps to determine what the pattern of the finished piece will look like. I have used plain weave for this piece, so I thread the yarn 1-2-3-4 and then repeat the process. 
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Originally uploaded by Amber Kane
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Step Five: After threading the yarn through each heddle, each strand must be threaded through the read. After threading through the reed, tie the yarn ends onto the front beam. It is essential to be sure that the tension is equal and tight. 
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Originally uploaded by Amber KaneStep six: Begin weaving. You must press the treadles in a certain order to create the pattern. To create plain weave I treddle 5-6 and repeat. When pressing the treddle it creates an opening for the shuttle to go through, this yarn is called the weft.
Step seven: This is what the scarf looks like after it is taken off of the loom. This is five yards of woven fabric. The last step is to alter the piece by pulling on the warp strings, which creates texture and adds the flair. 
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Originally uploaded by Amber KaneNutella Pound Cake, I haven't gotten to try this yet, but can't wait. This past summer my husband, brother, a friend, and I traveled to France, and followed the bike race. Our friend Kenny , fell in love with Nutella on the trip. So in honor of Kenny, whom, we are going skiing with this weekend, my husband made him this Nutella Pound Cake.
Ingredients
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
200 grams butter 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
small pinch of salt
200 grams Nutella
Directions Preheat the oven to 325 F (160 C). In a bowl, using a mixer, beat the butter with the sugar until fluffy. In separate bowl beat eggs until pale and gradually add them to butter mixture and continue to beat 2-3 minutes more. Add vanilla extract In separate bowl sift flour with baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture in 3 batches to eggs and butter, stirring between additions until just incorporated. Lightly grease and flour a 10-by-4-inch loaf pan, tapping out any excess flour. Spread half of the batter in the prepared pan, then spread the Nutella on top. Top with the remaining batter. Lightly swirl the Nutella into the batter with a butter knife. Do not overmix. Bake the cake for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Originally uploaded by Amber KaneMy husband is a wonderful cook, and does all of the cooking, which is a good thing as I am not much for following recipies. His favorite thing to do is bake, which is dangerous for me, as I have quiet a sweet tooth, but I don't complain. Here photos of his latest creations.
To get serving dishes like these go to your nearest Bed Bath & Beyond. They are jiggers, used for mixing drinks, so don't look for actual ice cream dishes.
Celebration Sale
In honor of our 3 year wedding anniversary, all Flair scarves are 40% today and today only. Take advantage of this great deal and check out my etsy shop on the side of this page.
Anniversary Celebration
In honor of my husband and my three year wedding anniversary I am featuring etsy shops with items in our wedding colors, red and black .
Check out this shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MissChevious
Check out this shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MissChevious
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This weekend my husband made some wonderful gelato! So tasty. I was searching for small dishes to serve the galato, and was not finding anything that I liked. Finally I arrived at Bed Bath & Beyond and found these wonderful containers. They are actually Jiggers, and meant for mixing drinks, but they looked like perfect ice cream dishes to me. As I was walking to the check out with my hands full of Jiggers the manager stopped me and asked if I really needed that many. I explained I was planning to use them to serve ice cream, he didn't see convinced that that was a good idea. He recommended that I order something actually made for serving ice cream. I explained I needed the for that evening and that I was totally fine using these. He laughed and walked away.
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Newest Flair scarf. This scarf has a red textured body with a soft caramel colored flair.
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Originally uploaded by Amber KaneCheck out these wonderfully unique garland created by Krissy.
Christmas Vacation
Christmas Vacation offically started for me at 12:15 today. I must say I was just as excited as my students when the bell rang for early dismissal at 12:00 this afternoon. I packed my bags and headed home, for some quality alone time. I have spent this wonderful afternoon watching movies, sipping wine, and cuddling with Peca and Velo. ( I threw a little workout in the middle) Tomorrow I am looking forward to spending the whole day in my studio weaving. Keep checking for updated scarves in the next few weeks. I have ten days off of work, and can't think of a better way to spend my time then creating.
Merry Christmas
SALE. SALE. SALE
Don't miss your chance, scarf prices are marked down until the new year. Buy now and save up to $40.00 off select scarves by Fabricatedends.
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As I said earlier we were planning to have friends over for dinner last night. My husband is a wonderful cook , which is good as I don't cook at all. This is one of the things that he made for the dinner, homemade focaccia bread stuffed with homemade meatballs. This was wonderful, and lucky for me, there are many leftovers, so I will enjoy this great treat for lunch at work throughout the week.
Check out my most recent etsy purchase. My husband loves plants and is hard to shop for, when I saw this I thought it may be something he would actually like. It's a mini hanging terrarium. This lovely little find is now hanging in kitchen, this is such a great way to bring plants into your home and have them look stylish at the same time. Here's a link to the shop that I bought this one from, go and get one of your own!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/monkeysalwayslook
I just completed my most recent wire crochet necklace last evening. I love making this necklaces and they are so much fun to wear. They necklaces are sold by custom order only, just let me know what colors you want and I will have one made for you and shipped in less than a week. These necklaces are a great way to dress up any outfit!
I just received one of these wonderful tea towels yesterday. The fabric is wonderful and looks great with the elegant screen printed plants. Check out this shp and get one of your own. This sellar was wonderful to work with and I highly recommend her shop.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/paulehewlett
Velo found her Christmas spirit today. I was determined to get her hanging in one of the stockings, I don't think it was her favorite activity, but she didn't seem to mind too much. After finishing her stocking photo shot, she selected to get more comfortable, and wear her handwoven christmas scarf.
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