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This week I was delighted to be able to test Rebecca of Making Rebecca Lynne's new pattern for infinity scarves. She has cleverly devised one pattern for 3 different versions - The Skinny, The Hood and The Mama. All gorgeous, simple to make and so stylish!! The beauty of these is there's so many options and they would look completely different depending on the fabric you chose.

Firstly I made The Skinny:


I used 3 fat quarters that I absolutely love but had no specific plans for. One was from the stale stash swap with the fabulous Danny and the other two are Swallow Skies in Storm and Little Bits in Honey from 'The Birds and The Bees' by Tula Pink.

the preggy belly shot!

The pattern is so well written and it took hardly any time at all so I went straight on to The Hood:

I had bought these two prints especially for this project because I love them so much! They are Spotted in the Crowd in Amelia from 'Field Study' by Anna Maria Horner and Marqueterie in Berry from 'Indie' by Pat Bravo. The pattern actually shows 6 different fabrics for this scarf (so easy with fat quarters!) but you can really adjust it to what you have or the fabrics you chose to work with.

I am so super happy with both of my scarves and they really make me smile when I wear them! I can not recommend this pattern enough, I absolutely give it 5 stars! A beginner could easily make these scarves and an accomplished sewer would find so many great options with it... I'm totally thinking some embroidery would make a nice addition too! You don't even need a sewing machine if you wanted to hand sew them. I used a machine for all the seams except the final closing, which I hand sewed using a ladder stitch.

Thank you so much for letting me test the pattern Rebecca! My wardrobe thanks you too - they add a great pop of colour :)

Here's some outtakes:



I will totally be making more of these and they will be great to give as Christmas presents.


Someone is going to be very lucky because Rebecca is giving away one of her patterns... head on over to Making Rebecca Lynne and enter to win! You can also get details of how to buy the pattern.
Please show her some love and support her amazing creativity.

And then don't forget to enter my Kona giveaway to win 4 fat quarters of Kona solids and a Kona colour card - kindly sponsored by Fluffy Sheep Quilting and open to everyone!




Linking up:

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! You can see the result here***

Later this month my blog will be one year old and I'm already starting the celebration, make sure you are a follower/subscriber so you can find out when there's more surprises!

If you are already a follower you'll notice that recently I've become enamored with embroidery. I've become a little obsessed with my hoop, needle, lovely threads and all the gorgeous patterns that are available.

My love began with this awesome kit and a few patterns:


It had everything I needed and when I was at the Fat Quarterly Retreat, Aneela Hoey (yes I'm name dropping now) commented how much she loves those hoops so you know they're good! I'm also completely in love with the adorable coloured scissors.


As soon as I read that brilliant instruction leaflet and got going I knew I wasn't about to stop... then I ordered this great book


and so much more!!

Can you guess what is coming next?!


Sublime Stitching are kindly offering one of you the chance to win the pattern of your choice. How fabulous!



They also have a great blog, with fantastic tips and offers so you might like to follow them as well as me ;)

For a chance to win all you need to do is visit the Sublime Stitching website - take a look at all the wonderful patterns and chose your favourite, then come back here and leave me ONE comment telling me which one you'd like to win! **THE GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED**

The winner will be chosen by random.org on Monday 13th August.

*Fair WARNING... if you are a no reply blogger and you do not include your email address in the comment your entry will not count and another winner will be chosen. No contact info, no prize!*