I made this circle runner for my parents for christmas to go on their entry table. Inspired by the texture and variety of the ocean that their house sits right next to, I sewed together small pieces of a wide variety of different fabrics (for many hours) into a large mat of blue-y goodness. I then backed it in a complimentary fabric (in this case, some more of the awesome west african batik in my stash), quilted it simply in an off-centre star burst, and bound it in black. My one regret is the binding-- I wish I had done it in some variety of blue. But I think it still looks nice, and is now happily at home on their entryway table.
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Inspired by the winter weather, I REALLY got into tea cozies this winter. I am a tea-ficionado from way back, and love making accessories to enable my obsession. I found a basic PDF pattern on Sew4Home's blog to use as inspiration, and adapted to my own liking (ie: shortened the length, added extra curve to the bottom edge to ensure maximum table contact (meaning maximum warming power), used a smaller seam allowance, etc...) and then started playing around! I had fun matching the outer fabric with a complimentary and fun lining, experimenting with binding (I liked using stuff I made myself bast), adding decorative pull tabs at the top, quilting the front simply with some shimmery thread, and using the serger to finish the inner seam.
I have made a bunch now and really like how you can play with color in making these things. I also like the personalization factor-- of note is the last picture in this post, which features a tea cozy made out of a plaid skirt that my aunts shared back when they were growing up together. I loved repurposing a well-loved piece of clothing into something they can look at and enjoy every day. Plus, I added a little bit of lavender in the quilted pockets so that they would get a delicate waft of provence while they are keeping their teapots warm. |
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