Scarf Tale
The piece of fabric was delightfully printed with bright-colored hearts on a creamy background. It was a stretchy, textured, cozy knit and had all the potential to become something really grand. The fabric waited patiently to see what form it might take and what its life might look like. With the whimsical heart print it surely would lead a cheerful life – perhaps as a toy or accessory for some lovely little child. Even a cuddle blanket would be wonderful as the fabric was so soft and comfortable.
At length the fabric was purchased and handed over to the ‘One Who Sews’, a friend of the purchaser. It was to be made into an infinity scarf for the purchaser’s 4-year-old daughter. The fabric was ecstatic! To keep a child warm and look darling at the same time was just too good to be true 
Making the infinity scarf was a very simple, quick affair and the fabric endured the needle with quiet aplomb, knowing that the end results were well worth it.
Right sides together – sew the long sides together.
Turn right-side out.
Sew short edges together.
Start at the seams, matching them up.
Sew as far around as you possibly can, backstitching at start and stop.
Turn right-side out. Small opening will be left.
Hand sew opening closed, starting by coming out from the inside with the needle so the knot is on the inside.
Whip opening shut, hiding stitches.
The fabric, now a lovely infinity scarf was so proud. It hung on the shelf hook, just bursting with pride, hardly able to wait to be placed around the neck of the child.
And how happy and excited the child was to see the scarf. She willingly allowed it to be put on her and jumped up and down with glee.
But then the camera came out. And as much as the 4-year-old loved the scarf she disliked the camera. So she refused to smile. The scarf was a bit taken aback at first but as the dislike appeared to be for the camera and not the scarf it soon relaxed and found humor in the situation.
I know I heard that scarf snickering as I tried my best to coax a smile out of that 4-year-old. It was not to be. She would not be coaxed.
Photo taking ceased and the scarf sighed with relief that it was still wrapped cutely around the neck of the child.
The 4 year old’s friend even demonstrated a nice smile but no luck.
So the girl with the scarf and her friend continued their project of slip covering the 4 year old’s bike. And the scarf kept quiet vigil over it all.
Maybe a real photographer would have had better luck with the smile part.
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I love the scarf’s tale! We know the scarf would smile for us!
And I love the slip covering a bike seat project. We all know where that talent comes from.
The scarf wearer is absolutely adorable, smile or not.
deborah recently posted..Siding, Valentines, Puppy {hello monday}
Haha! I love your commentary! And the scarf is adorable!
Allison
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Thank you Allison!
What a lovely story about a lovely piece of fabric turned into a lovely scarf! And four year olds can be so finicky. Hey, even 12 years olds can be so finicky!
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Thanks Linda! This four year old just takes the cake too! She has 3 older brothers and is 3 and a half years younger than her youngest brother. She is such a hoot and we, of course, egg her on by laughing at all the cute funny stuff she does and says!
And it’s been worn several times since- and everyone’s happy until the compliments come. It’s best to just wear cute scarves and not draw attention to the wearer… Thanks again- your customer service is top-notch!
It is SO hard to gracefully accept complements, I know
Loved this post! So clever. My favorite picture is of your daughter slip covering her bike…a girl after my own heart! Love her!
Awww! Loved the post, dear! I have made a few to put on my store, Homespun Creations, on ecrater, amongst other homemade items, and I had some fabric left over and made one for me. I just love it! My, aren’t they quite easy and saves you quite a lot of money buying them in the store.
Your daughter is adorable! You are soooo blessed to have her! I am not so lucky myself. I had a full hysterectomy at 20 after suffering from painful and debilitating endometriosis for over a decade, amongst other things. Adoption is our choice soon we hope! I can see your craftiness and creativeness has been passed down! How awesome!
Loved the slip cover idea for her bike seat. Nice! Looking forward to your future posts! xo
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Thank you! I hope you have a smooth road to adopting!
Love the scarf! The scowl is perfect- isn’t that just about right? JUST ONE PICTURE
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Thank you Rachel! Isn’t she funny! She never has liked her picture taken – so different from my girls who have pretty much always hammed it up for the camera!
I love it- the scarf AND the tale. She is a funny little thing. Our girls are ham bones, too, and run to have their pictures taken….quite unlike ME! xo Diana
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That little Miss never has liked her picture taken – hard to get smiles so it’s a good thing she is so cute when she scowls!!
Loved reading what “the scarf” had to say and still chuckling at the 4 year old who would NOT smile. Good of Becca to show her how. I’m cracking up at B recovering the bike seat. She has some(a lot) of her Mama in her!
I got the biggest kick out of the bike seat being recovered too! I think it’s so great! Hey, I wouldn’t even want to do that. I think Miss B. has her mama’s talent.
deborah recently posted..Siding, Valentines, Puppy {hello monday}
I think the seat cover was actually Meg’s idea but Becca was doing a great tape job getting it to stay
They have so much fun together and are quite the pair I tell ya! I think Meg had already started the slip cover project but Becca was more than willing to join right in!
Sweet scarf and the little ones…too cute!
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Thanks Cindy! We have a lot of fun with that little one – she is the daughter of a friend and we spoil her rotton!
I love your perspective in this piece. It tells the tale so well. And don’t I know how the camera turns off a child’s smile. That’s where stealth photography becomes invaluable, or just unposed shots. I also love a moody moment shot. The moment is what it is, and having it on camera makes for great memories such as you captured with your story. And the best part of all is the bike slipcover. I’d have never thought that up. What a fun idea!
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It was fun – maybe more fun since she didn’t smile and I could narrate about it
What a funny and sweet post. I know, all too well, how uncooperative 4 year olds can be
What a darling scarf.
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Thanks Amy – it made for a fun blog post to write – heehee!
Smile or not… that kids and the scarf are ADORABLE!!
Thanks for linking up at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality! See you tomorrow evening!
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She is a little cutie and we all spoil her rotten!