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Sunday 19 February 2012

For my sister...

I picked up that 1/2 meter of Little Folks voile on sale at Eternal Maker with a plan.

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.


The Oakshotts were perfect as they stop the scarf being too floaty, (that is a good thing in my sister's eyes), giving it a bit more structure in a softer way than regular quilting weight cotton.



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

27 comments:

  1. That Oakshott blends so well, lovely pressie & lightweight too!

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  2. Oooh, very pretty with the shimmery like oakshotts...

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  3. Ha 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.

    I've been seeing these scarves popping up all over blogland... I guess I had better make one too!

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  4. I love those colours! Can I be your sister too please?!

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  5. Beautiful! She's going to love it! Can it be squished to fit into a little coin purse for shipping? :)

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  6. Totally beautiful scarf Hadley ... oh my those Oakshotts are wonderful ...

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  7. Lucky sister! Great combination of fabrics.

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  8. Your sister is very fortunate! Beautiful

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  9. I am a softee for anything pink - I really should have outgrown it at my age. Lovely prezzie. xx

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  10. Love it - we all want to be your sister!

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  11. Gorgeous scarf Hadley. I might have to copy you! x

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  12. What 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!

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  13. I 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.

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  14. So pretty, I am sure your sister will love this scarf...and the purse :)

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  15. Those are really sumptuous colours! Lovely gift! Jxo

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  16. I am not sure what an infinity scarf is, but I love it. It is beautiful.
    I haven't got a sister. Who could I make one for?
    I must consider an almost sister... Adopted of course. Instructions please?

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  17. Simply 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.

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  18. You don't have a chance at Lynne's giveaway, because I am winning it! Nice scarf, tho

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  19. Lovely colour combo. Did you put a twist in the scarf? I've seen both flat ones and twisted ones

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  20. Beautiful! The Oakshott is a perfect compliment to the main fabric.

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  21. Gorgeous scarf - the Oakshotts work really well with the voile, a perfect combination!

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