Well, it is cold here. That dang Polar Vortex hit earlier this year, but right now it feels like April. A brief reprieve for the bone chilling cold that is sure to come back soon.
Thus…warm scarves!
I made them using the tutorial I put together previously.
This first one is shorter than the tutorial by about 10 inches. I wouldn’t recommend doing that unless you like a tighter scarf. It is more comfortable to wear if you have the measurements in the tutorial. I was short on fabric, and I really wanted to use the soft sherpa-like fabric so I just dealt with it.
The check is a wool and the edging is a tan lambskin. I hurt myself putting in the snaps on this one, when they were taking a lot of pounding with the hammer to get them on tight. I missed the setter and got my thumb. Ouch!
I think I need a new setting tool, so next time I go to Tandy Leather I will be buying one.
This next scarf is from some Ralph Lauren wool and a black fleece. The gray leather is cowhide and the snaps were from Tandy Leather again.
I didn’t hurt myself on this one. I was careful. 😉
I actually did try to line up the stripes. I doubt anyone would really notice until I pointedly showed it like I am doing here. 😀
I also made another one as a gift for a friend. It was a red/black flannel and black fleece. I took a picture…just not sure where it is right now.
Funny story: I wore the tan scarf to a girls weekend at the cabin to celebrate our friend’s birthday. They all gushed over my scarf when I came in, so I gave my friend the gift bag right away. It sat there unopened for a good hour while they told me I should try to sell them. Finally, she opened her gift and taunted the other ladies with her new scarf! 😀
Last Thursday, I also made an infinity scarf for a Christmas party with one of my bunco groups. It was white minky on one side and the gray terry of my shirt above. Super fluffy and soft. I almost kept it myself! Otherwise, I didn’t get as much done as I needed this past weekend. I just read a few books, did a lot of laundry and lazed about. I shall pay for it later. 😉
Less than two weeks to Christmas…and I have no presents bought. I think it is a record for me…and not a good one!
Those are gorgeous scarves and great job having one for your friend, too. I hope your thumb feels better.
Thanks, Lori! My thumb took about a week to feel better, but it has recovered. I hit it pretty hard, too LOL!
Such great fabrics and so professional looking with those snaps!
Thanks, Rachel! 🙂
That is Awesome! I love these so much -but not the smashed thumb:(
AND WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON THIS YEAR?? I bought exactly one present so far,
I am feeling grossly unprepared!!
Thanks, Michelle! I do love these scarves, and I have more fabric and leather and snaps. I got a new setter, so hopefully I won’t hurt myself again!
Glad I am not the only one unprepared. I have Friday afternoon set aside for some shopping, though!
WOW Stacy these are so cute! I’m going to have to check out your tutorial 🙂
Thanks Beth! They are pretty quick to make, so go for it!