Monday, January 19, 2009

Tea & Quilts - Part 1


Over the weekend I did some sewing on a small piece that will be a gift, and that set me to thinking about what project I want to start on next for myself. Maybe one of those tea-themed quilts I've been wanting to try? I started collecting the patterns before I even really learned to sew, and now I think I'm ready to take the plunge.

Since several of you seemed to enjoy seeing the quilts at my local quilt shop in Friday's post, I thought you might like to see some of the tea-themed quilt patterns that have been designed in recent years. I've found these at a variety of places (quilt shops, JoAnn's, Keepsake Quilting, eBay), but I'll also include the web site if one is listed in case you see a quilt you want to make or have made. This book, "Fabric Fantasies and Textile Treasures," is by Claudia Wood, a talented quilter, needlework designer and fellow Cowetan. She taught the paper piecing class at Heritage Quilts and Fabrics where I learned to make the pieced teapot at the top of this post, and this is the book with that pattern (shown at right).

"Tea & Cake" is a pattern by Love Quilt Patterns (lovequiltpatterns.com).

"Summer Tea," also by Love Quilt Patterns, features that same teapot above but in different fabrics and a different design.

Also from Love Quilt Patterns is this "Invitation for Tea" quilt.

Here's "Invitation for Tea" in another colorway, and this is the reason I bought this pattern. All those blues ... wouldn't this be pretty in a room with Blue Willow china!

This "Tea Party" wall hanging is from Quilted Frog Patterns for Quilters (quiltedfrog.com).


"Cupsey Turvey" is the name of this pattern for a lap quilt and wall hanging. I love how the spoons are scattered across these designs. Source: javahousequilts.com.

"Tea-Time" is the name of this appliqued teapot and teacup design featured in Vol. 4 No. 10 of Patchwork & Stitching, one of those lovely Australian needlework magazines.

"Coffee Cake" is the name of this pattern from quiltsoup.com, but I insist that's a teacup in the quilt, since I've yet to see a "coffee cup" with a pretty scalloped saucer.

And finally, this Afternoon Tea in the Garden quilt from The Picket Fence (thepicketfences.com) is something I hope to attempt after I get a lot more practice in applique. I saw this on display at a quilt show and it was simply exquisite. And that's enough for today!

5 comments:

  1. I had no idea there were so many tea related quilts out there. Amazing!

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  2. This last one is so beautiful but I also like the colors and design of the first picture with the soft pinks and whites. Gorgeous!

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  3. Your paper pieced block is very pretty. Thank you for sharing all the wonderful patterns. I have the pattern for block #6 of the Tea In The Garden quilt.

    Have you seen the tea themed dining room patterns in Debbie Mumm's "Quick Country Quilts For Every Room"? I love the tea sampler pattern and the tea topiary and teapotted place cards projects.

    Also, Robyn Pandolph's book "Stitched With Love" has a lovely Teatime In The Garden quilt and recipes for teatime foods and favors. It even comes with a CD.

    Thanks so much for Friday's post on the tea at Heritage Quilts. I called the shop and reserved a spot for the PIGS Roast on Feb. 28.

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  4. What a lovely site you have Angela. Having just started my blog I realize and appreciate all the work that has gone into this space. Not to mention the needlework! Absolutely wonderful! Happy Anniversary! I will be back!
    www.brewcitytea.com
    www.readingthetealeaf.com

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  5. Awww, yes --- lovely quilt-tea patterns! You've sure done a great job of rounding them up! Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

    LaTeaDah

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