"Ring Your Neck" Scarf Challenge, Nov. 2012

Do you like to sew?

Are you obsessed with fabric?

Would you like to meet lots of creative folks like yourself?

Are you looking for some inspiration?

Are you ready to inspire others?

Do you appreciate a good challenge?

Is there a technique you've always wanted to try?

Are you more apt to complete a project if you have a deadline?

Are you ready for some football?

That last question was just a joke.

If you're nodding your head to most of these questions, 

then this challenge is exactly what you've been waiting for!!!  

Come join in the fun!

November is a busy month for many people around the world.  Lots of time is spent prepping for various holidays and occasions.  New sports and extracurricular activities are in full swing with our children.  For those in the north, it's a time for canning veggies and jam, and pulling out the warm coats and snow boots.  In the south, it's time to plant gardens, plan trips to the shore, and place all the jackets and mittens in storage.   So for this challenge I wanted to do something relatively fast and easy: scarves!

I love scarves!  (I hope you do too!)  There are scarves for every season, every occasion, every age.  There are scarves for boys and girls, for warmth and fashion, for making a statement or hiding a flaw.  Plus, they are easy-peasy to make and make perfect gifts for the upcoming holidays!  Are you ready for the "challenge" part?  Read the guidelines below:

#1

All participants must make a scarf.

For the purpose of being clear, I've decided that a scarf is an accessory 

that can be wrapped around the neck and is not a necklace.  

That's a broad definition of which I hope you'll push the limits!

#2

While crocheted and knitted scarves are wonderful,
they will not permitted as entries.

I don't want to limit your creativity so I've made a few exceptions to this rule.  

100% knitted or crocheted scarves will not be accepted as challenge entries,

 BUT 20% or less is acceptable.  

A frilly ruffle crocheted to the edge of a fabric scarf, 

for example, would be acceptable.  

Recycling sweaters is also allowed.  

#3

Actual sewing is optional. 

I've seen lots of great no-sew scarves out there and I think they are great.  

Feel free to use glue, tie knots, make weaves, brads, safety pins, etc.  

You are only limited by your drive and imagination.

#4

Fabric is also optional.  

Vinyl, leather, beads, recycled sweaters, grocery bags, shoe laces, zippers, etc. 

Be creative!

#5

You must try something new when making your scarf
and be specific about what you tried.  

This could be a simple as using a rotary cutter for the first time 

or as complicated as embroidering a self-portrait.  

This wouldn't be a true challenge unless you truly challenged yourself to try something new.  

So don't be afraid to stick your neck out there and take a stab at something daring, 

something you've always admired but never dreamed of attempting.  

This is your chance!!!!

From now to Nov. 30th, 2012:

You have all this time to fill out the form below, join the discussion group, and make a scarf.

December 1-31st, 2012:

We will be voting via Polldaddy poll for our favorite entries.

Within the first week of January, 2013:

Winners of the poll with be announced and winners will be rewarded with 

bragging rights and snazzy buttons for their blogs.

Go to my FAQs page HERE.

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I have created a Pinterest board just for this challenge.

Ring You Neck Inspiration Motherboard!

Here are links to previous challenge boards:

Fab Folds Sewing Challenge

2-in-1 Sewing Challenge

Garment Sewing Challenge

Solids-Only Tote Challenge

Naughty Notions Challenge

Typography Challenge