I decided that as I usually send my sister a bag or a purse every year for her birthday, and we always joke how she really doesn't need any more, a break with tradition was finally in order. So an Infinity scarf seemed like a good idea as it is coming to the end of summer in NZ, (although she got sunburnt sailing last weekend, so little sympathy from me right now).
Rejecting flannel, as I wanted something a little lighter weight to mix it with, I pulled out my remaining Oakshott fat eighths and some of the Dead Simple Runner off-cuts, and set to work.
I stitched together a small panel of the offcuts to make a stripey section and take the length up to 54" and followed (well sort of) Kerry's post here.
I think I am definitely in need of more Oakshott - which is handy as Lynne has the most awesome giveaway running at the moment over at Lily's Quilts, and my fabric 'kitty' is well and truly depleted at present.
If you are in need of more proof of the greatness of Oakshotts, check out Fiona's recent quilt top, or the Brit Bee masterpiece of Judith's.
I am probably still going to make my sister a coin purse, as I am a traditional kind of girl like that, and I have enough voile left for another scarf for me, win win xxx
That Oakshott blends so well, lovely pressie & lightweight too!
ReplyDeleteNice one babes
ReplyDeletevery pretty H!
ReplyDeleteOooh, very pretty with the shimmery like oakshotts...
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha... love your "Leave your comment" intro!! I've changed mine too! although I don't have any issue with the two word verification!! I got heaps of SPAM instantly!! so I've changed WHO can leave a comment. No anonymous comments allowed.
ReplyDeleteI've been seeing these scarves popping up all over blogland... I guess I had better make one too!
I love those colours! Can I be your sister too please?!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Hadley.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! She's going to love it! Can it be squished to fit into a little coin purse for shipping? :)
ReplyDeleteTotally beautiful scarf Hadley ... oh my those Oakshotts are wonderful ...
ReplyDeleteLucky sister! Great combination of fabrics.
ReplyDeleteYour sister is very fortunate! Beautiful
ReplyDeleteI am a softee for anything pink - I really should have outgrown it at my age. Lovely prezzie. xx
ReplyDeleteLove it - we all want to be your sister!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous scarf Hadley. I might have to copy you! x
ReplyDeleteWhat is the voile like to work with - could you quilt with it? I've seen some lovely prints, but wasn't sure what I would be able to use it for, how durable it is. Lovely scarf, by the way!
ReplyDeleteI am pretty sure that those Oakshotts that Lynne is giving away have my name on them, just saying. But if not, I am going to order some because I truly love that scarf and all the other projects using them too.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, I am sure your sister will love this scarf...and the purse :)
ReplyDeleteThose are really sumptuous colours! Lovely gift! Jxo
ReplyDeleteI am not sure what an infinity scarf is, but I love it. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI haven't got a sister. Who could I make one for?
I must consider an almost sister... Adopted of course. Instructions please?
Pretty! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous Hadley. That is one lucky sister you have. You could stash it in a purse though(LOL)just to put a smile on her face.
ReplyDeleteYou don't have a chance at Lynne's giveaway, because I am winning it! Nice scarf, tho
ReplyDeleteLovely colour combo. Did you put a twist in the scarf? I've seen both flat ones and twisted ones
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous Hadley!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The Oakshott is a perfect compliment to the main fabric.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous scarf - the Oakshotts work really well with the voile, a perfect combination!
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