Some are non-verbal.
When The Chief and I read that book, we realized that neither one of us speaks “Gift-giving.”
But we try.
Anyway, who doesn't love Liberty Fabrics? When Natasha was last in Japan, I begged and bothered her to pick up some little bits of fabric for me, because I would love to go there and look for myself (except for the whole flying to Asia thing).
She obliged me, finding some pretty cute Japanese crafting fabric and a little Liberty on the side (she blogged about her excursion on Hong Kong Housewife, and it's pretty funny about her grandfather engaging the nuns, and for that matter everyone else, in conversation).
When I saw these pieces, I just couldn't help thinking how much they remind me of her and her style, but as I'm not a gift-giver at heart, that may not be right.
Here is Bridget modeling my creation:
If you are keeping track of my vintage trims, and I trust you are! you might note that what I used here is the last little bit of the yellow I also used on one of the pillows I made Natasha. I guess it just reminds me of her!
A little scarf like this, I think, works for the warm Hong Kong climate (in which you have to be prepared for some intense AC).
Or decorate a dresser or coffetable with it! It's just pretty fabric, I think. I like to look at it 🙂
It's pretty easy — use one piece a little narrower than the other, cutting them to the same length (50″ is about right, and maybe 8-12″ across). Sew up the long sides, and then iron them so that the wider one folds over equally onto both sides. Then, using the trim to hide your seam, invisibly sew up the ends (you can iron down the raw edges first so that you know where to sew).
Margo says
wow, LIBERTY. This is so pretty! I want to get my hands on some of that stuff! I have made scarves like this, and you are right: they are so useful for not-terribly-cold but just a little bit. I wear mine the most with my leather jacket in spring and fall.
Mamabearjd says
Scarves like this are good for Texas too. I am going to think about trim all afternoon.
Carrie says
so pretty! wish i knew where to find such pretty fabric around here! 🙂
Donna L. says
Hi Auntie Leila,
Thanks for sharing this beauty you have made! I am trying to finish a quilt for my youngest daughter's bed–still needs to be quilted together–and would like to use the leftover pieces for something…perhaps this?
I would love to know how one goes about learning to knit? I have always wanted to learn but the couple of times I have sat and tried to figure out directions I was stumped. I wish I could just sit and learn from your family {nobody in my family knows how} because I would just love to make beautiful and useful items as you and your daughters do….such a gift! Thanks so much for your continued inspiration and challenge to make beautiful things at home!
Emily B says
Do you have any little yarn shops near you? Sometimes, they have classes or knitting groups, so you could learn from someone. If that's not available, there are some good videos on the web. While not as nice as learning from a person, I do think it's better than trying to decipher pictures in a book. Or you might check your public library; there was talk of starting a knitting group at ours. I hope you learn soon!
Donna L. says
Thanks for that idea….groups at the library and yarn shop–hadn't even *occurred* to me!
Mary says
Beautiful work Leila! I love the color combination. My husband and I both read the “5 Love Languages” and we discovered that I was a “gift giver” and he was a “man of service”. Both of us share a secondary love language of “encouraging words”. It was a very helpful resource in our early marriage when we were having difficulty communicating with one another. I still have a dog-eared copy on the shelf.
Sue says
Good grief! I lived in Tokyo for a year, and a very short jaunt over the river for 17 more, and I have never been to Okadaya. Shame on me. I must remedy this situation soon! :o)
Lovely scarf on a lovely young lady!