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The Everything Scrappy Square
This is the final piece in the 50|50 series.
Like an "everything" bagel, this has (almost) every textile used in the fifty pieces of the series.
Plus some black denim as a frame on the sides.
Torn/cut into strips and knotted to a cotton warp wrapped on MDF.
Week by week breakdown, I got the idea after two weeks had passed.
Week 1 row:
Black/white cotton/poly/spandex lounge pants from the work free samples box. I wore them until the spandex died.
Pink/blue cotton/spandex lounge pants. Work research sample that Wendy gave me. Didn't fit.
Cotton denim cutoffs, Anchor Blue jeans from 2000s.
Printed cotton twill. From a California African American Museum [CAAM] workshop with Amy Bond, fabric from Chris Chang's Poesia line.
Graphic placement on cotton blend tee (backside). Same workshop, random tee.
Vintage "Berry Baskets" cotton corduroy. Yardage from Pilgrim Mills, Providence, RI. Purchased early '80s.
Cotton chambray stripe from a skirt originally designed by Tony Young for an Otis project mentored by Guess Jeans. 1987.
Red/white cotton/spandex yarn dye stripe, leftover yardage from leggings made in the '80s.
Solid white areas of CAAM tee.
Also, black cotton/spandex denim on outside edges (not in photo). DVF jeans, 2000s.
Week 2 row:
Black cotton/spandex denim on outside edges (not in photo). DVF jeans, 2000s.
Black/white cotton/poly/spandex lounge pants from the work free samples box. I wore them until the spandex died.
Vintage rayon challis "Geo" print from Larry's collection.
"Good Morning" print tee, photo sublimation printed by Society6.
Vintage "Berry Baskets" corduroy. Yardage from Pilgrim Mills, Providence, RI. Purchased early '80s.
Vintage rayon challis "Forget-me-not" print from Larry's collection.
Printed "Mock Pique"cotton jersey from work strikeoff (my art).
Vintage rayon challis "Mr. Squiggles" print from Larry's collection.
Printed cotton twill. CAAM workshop with Amy Bond, fabric from Chris Chang's Poesia line.
Cotton chambray stripe from a skirt originally designed by Tony Young for an Otis project mentored by Guess Jeans. 1987.
Yellow plaid cotton flannel twill. Pants, prototype sample from work.
Washed cotton denim. Severo's jeans.
Week 3:

Black cotton/spandex denim on outside edges (not in photo). DVF jeans, 2000s.
Iris/white cotton/spandex gingham poplin. Tailor Vintage boxer shorts sample from work. My art.
Black/white cotton/poly/spandex lounge pants from the work free samples box. I wore them until the spandex died.
"Wild Anjelica" vintage rayon challis print from Larry's collection.
Oval dot print poplin. Yardage from House of Fabrics, 80s.
Leopard print cotton/spandex jersey. Strikeoff from work, my art.
Black and white 3/8" yarn dye stripe, scraps from a dress I sewed, yardage from ?
Tie dyed cotton jersey. From high school reunion.
Dark grey yarn dye stripe cotton/spandex jersey. Strikeoff from work, my art.
Black/grey lounge pants that I wore until the spandex died. The second set from the COVID uniform outfits from work samples box.
60's tubular nylon jacquard knit houndstooth from Patucci. Early 80s
Red chambray from Guess Jeans. They sold off excess bolts of fabric to us Otis fashion students, 1987.
"Uroko" vintage rayon challis print from Larry's collection
"Petal Rouge" vintage rayon crepe from Larry's collection.
"Rail Rose" vintage silk scarf from Larry's collection
Vintage rayon challis "Mr. Squiggles" print from Larry's collection.
Bee print with glitter on cotton percale. From the Textile Arts Los Angeles swap 6/2021
Vintage "Mod map" print cotton percale yardage, vintage shop in Austin, TX. 2000?
Week 4:

Black cotton/spandex denim on outside edges (not in photo). DVF jeans, 2000s.
Iris/white cotton/spandex gingham poplin. Tailor Vintage boxer shorts sample from work. My art.
Citron cotton/spandex jersey. Work lab dip.
Dark grey yarn dye stripe cotton/spandex jersey. Strikeoff from work, my art.
50's rose print cotton woven. Yardage from Pilgrim Mills, Providence, RI. Purchased early '80s.
Black/white lounge pants that I wore until the spandex died.
"Alyssum" vintage rayon challis print from Larry's collection
Kelly green cotton jersey from an iHappy tee from Severo. Never fit.
"Foulard Filled Leaf" vintage rayon challis from Larry's collection
Sap green cotton/spandex jersey. Tee sample I pulled from the free samples box.
60's tubular nylon jacquard knit houndstooth from Patucci. Early 80s
80's Italian rayon challis "Circuit" print. Sample yardage from Warren Z.
Pink tie dyed cotton jersey. From high school reunion.
Vintage "Rose Encircled" print cotton percale. Yardage from Larry that I sewed into an unsuccessful skirt
"Stripe" cotton/spandex printed jersey. Strike off from work, my art.
"Marble Dot" cotton/spandex printed jersey. Strike off from work, my art.
Heart Rose" printed polyester satin. Yardage that I found in my desk at work. Probably someone bought for inspiration.
"Watercolor Rose" print rayon challis yardage. Work or Larry.
Black cotton jersey. From 2007 Painting's Edge workshop in Idyllwild CA. Never fit.
Yellow cotton/spandex tartan crinkle weave. 80's sample yardage? retail?
Grey Mini Stripe printed cotton/spandex jersey. Strikeoff from work, my art.
Yellow/black/red novelty cotton flannel twill from Guess Jeans. They sold off excess bolts of fabric to us Otis fashion students, 1987.
Red cotton/spandex jersey. Was one of several red sleep dress samples I pulled from the free samples box at work.
Bee print with glitter on cotton percale. From the Textile Arts Los Angeles swap 6/2021
Yellow/black/white paisley print on polyester chiffon. Two scarf "poncho" from Shelbee. 2017?
Week 5:
Black cotton/spandex denim on outside edges (not in photo). DVF jeans, 2000s.
"Teal Tea Rose" printed slub synthetic woven from Larry's collection.
"Alyssum" vintage rayon challis print from Larry's collection.
Teal multi yarn dye stripe cotton/spandex jersey. Strikeoff from work, my art.
Larkspur tie dye on citron cotton/spandex jersey. Tie dying session with Mariana at work using available fabric.
Black/white linear floral print cotton percale. Zero Zero skirt from Ross, 2000s
Charcoal heather yarn dye stripe cotton blend. Strikeoff from work, my art.
Green and rust plain weave linen stripe tablecloth. From Carrie's stash at the Textile Arts Los Angeles swap 6/2021
Sap green cotton/spandex jersey. Tee sample I pulled from the free samples box.
Kelly green cotton jersey from an iHappy tee
"Foulard Filled Leaf" vintage rayon challis from Larry's collection
"Allons-y" Vintage rayon challis print from Larry's collection
Black/white polkadot print cotton percale. Zero Zero skirt from Ross, 2000s
80's Italian rayon challis "Circuit" print. Sample yardage from Warren Z.
Dogwood print rayon challis. Scarf sewed by Vicky, bought at The Front Porch, Providence, RI.
"Spores" Vintage rayon challis print from Larry's collection
Olive overdyed striped crinkle rayon. Sample yardage from Staples job, 1988.
Map of Switzerland silk twill vintage scarf from Larry's collection.
Vintage oversized watercolor rose print boho dress from Larry's collection.
Cream baby wale cotton corduroy. Yardage bought eons ago from ?
"Aloha Paisley" Vintage rayon challis print from Larry's collection.
Week 6
Black cotton/spandex denim on outside edges (not in photo). DVF jeans, 2000s.
Teal/yellow paisley rayon challis from Larry's collection.
Yellow plaid cotton flannel twill. Pants, prototype sample from work.
Larkspur tie dye on citron cotton/spandex jersey. Tie dying session with Mariana at work using available fabric.
Teal tie dye on citron cotton/spandex jersey. Tie dying session with Mariana at work using available fabric.
Teal yarn dye stripe cotton/spandex jersey. Strikeoff from work, my art.
"Kente" print cotton percale. Yardage bought at a shop in Leimart Park, 2/2018
Black cotton jersey. From Painting's Edge workshop in Idyllwild CA. Never fit.
Kelly green cotton jersey from an iHappy tee
Red cotton/spandex jersey. Was one of several red sleep dress samples I pulled from the free samples box.
Yellow cotton jersey. From a Callate La Boca tee that Severo got on his Smithereens Spanish tour.Had a VW van graphic. Never fit.
Purple Indonesian batik print cotton percale. From Olivia B's stash via Erica at the Textile Arts Los Angeles swap 6/2021
Willow green cotton jersey. From a Canal Jeans tee with a star graphic. 1997
Sage green cotton jersey. Tee from unknown source, maybe Severo.
Vintage "Naïve Tessellation" print rayon crepe from Larry's collection.
Indonesian "Orchid Trellis" batik print cotton percale. From Olivia B's stash via Erica at the Textile Arts Los Angeles swap 6/2021
Olive/navy paisley print from Larry's collection.
"Survival of the Fittest"print Indian cotton bedspread. Was paternal grandmother's.
Textured effect printed stripe cotton blend jersey. Strikeoff from work, my art.
Spring Sprouts print silk sari from a shop in Artesia.
Navy/cream cotton yarn dye novelty check. Skirt that Chris Chang gave me 1987.
Olive/black shimmer poly? chiffon. Yardage from International Silks and Woolens.
Vintage oversized watercolor rose print boho dress from Larry's collection.
Map of Switzerland silk twill vintage scarf from Larry's collection.
Geo dot print cotton/spandex jersey. Strikeoff from work, my art.
Oversized mod purple/yellow paisley print on cotton percale. Vintage shift dress from Larry. I wore it to death.
Week 7
Indonesian aqua/brown squares batik print cotton percale. From Olivia B's stash via Erica at the Textile Arts Los Angeles swap 6/21
"Spatter Dot" print cotton/spandex jersey. Strikeoff from work, my art.
Hand silkscreen and block printed on white cotton/spandex jersey during printmaking workshops with Carrie. White cotton/spandex jersey basecloth, lab dip sample from work.
80's Italian rayon challis "Brushy Stripes" print. Sample yardage from Warren Z.
Kelly green cotton jersey from an iHappy tee
Red/black acrylic blend yarn dye jersey. Tights from the Sock Man, St Mark's Place, NYC. Never wore, too small.
Indonesian blue diamonds batik print cotton percale. From Olivia B's stash via Erica at the Textile Arts Los Angeles swap 6/21
Italian wax print cotton percale. Yardage bought at F&S, late 80s
Textured effect printed stripe cotton blend jersey. Strikeoff from work, my art.
Golden yellow cotton jersey. From a Canal Jeans tee, 1997
Vintage "Mad Garden" print rayon challis from Larry's collection.
Indonesian "Orchid Trellis" batik print cotton percale. From Olivia B's stash via Erica at the Textile Arts Los Angeles swap 6/21
Vintage "Mod map" print cotton percale yardage, vintage shop in Austin, TX. 2000?
Brown/cream "Leaflettes" print by Fisher & Gentile. Yardage from Leiter's Fabrics via my aunt, 1972?
Teal yarn dye stripe cotton/spandex jersey. Strikeoff from work, my art.
Vintage "Woodland" oversized paisley print on nylon tricot. Yardage from Carrie's Otis workshop.

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