New Projects

I've been mulling over what to do with some lovely tweedy fabric I thrifted over the summer.  Initially I thought of making winter-weight bags but, hmm, somehow that idea didn't quite 'do it' for me.  Then I thought of cushion covers - maybe livened up with some felt appliques.  The jury's still out on that one.  Then my thoughts turned to the approaching colder weather, and what sort of items would be useful then.  One idea was tweedy hot-water bottle covers - again, still chewing that one over.  Finally, I've decided to use some of the tweed to make fabric scarves.

I know I've seen some beautiful fabric scarves on various blogs (of course, I can't find them now!!) but I'm hoping to loosely base mine on the old 'mod' scarves from the sixties where one side is wool and the other side a silky print  (should you ever come across these vintage scarves they sell extremely well on ebay).  I had a look for some fat quarters I bought last year, and was delighted to find that the colours go really well with the tweeds.  I'm planning on making a patchwork effect backing from the cotton fabrics with the plain tweed fabric on the other side.

The three pink / grey fabrics are, I think, Kaffe Fassett and go beautifully with the mauvy hounds-tooth tweed.

The mustard floral and blue polka-dots are Amy Butler fabrics whilst the blue circles one is another Kaffe Fassett.

I so rarely buy new fabric that I'm amazed I managed to find colours that would marry up so well with the thrifted tweed.  The only problem will be actually cutting into the new stuff!!  Still, omlette and eggs you know, omlette and eggs.

Comments

[sharie]

I'm sure your scarves will look lovely when you have finished them. The colours and fabrics are beautiful - I can't wait to see one finished.

I know what you mean about cutting into fabrics. I went mad and bought some Cath Kidston and now it is sat there, smiling at me and I'm scared of cutting the stuff up!

[Maureen]

Your blog always takes me rushing to the past!
I once made a mini caftan (aarrgghh!) from a fabric very like the last blue one on your post. I had big purple buttons on it...such exquisite taste!
I love the idea of the reversable scarf.
Can I steal that idea,please?