It Started out as...

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When I first saw the applique tea pot of Jenny's I loved it and wanted to make one also. But what started out as applique ended up as stitchery.



I actually traced out the design on Vliesofix and had chosen the fabric, only to change my mind and take off the lid and throw in a bunch of flowers and do it all in thread.




I enjoyed stitching this onto one of my linen tea-towels. Another for the birthday box.!  I am loving being prepared with items to pop in as a little something extra when birthdays come around.






Comments

  1. Michelle Ridgway15 April 2015 at 08:10

    Gorgeous Heather. Loving Jen's tea lovers designs. They just beautiful!

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  2. Helen 15 April 2015 at 09:41

    Absolutely stunning !!!!!!

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  3. Bev C15 April 2015 at 10:11

    Hello Heather,

    Oh I love it, what a great idea. The flowers in the pot make for a wonderful design. Hope you made one for yourself.

    Happy days.
    Bev.

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  4. Anonymous15 April 2015 at 12:04

    Hi Heather wow both are beautiful,well done and I think you might have a talent there with designing my friend,I hope you have a wonderful day my friend xx

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  5. selina15 April 2015 at 13:11

    what great gift ideas! aren't jennys' designs just so beautiful!
    & a beautiful change, the flowers make you want to sing & yes i hope you made one for yourself too
    thanx for sharing

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  6. Susan15 April 2015 at 13:24

    Love the addition of the flowers - very clever..the teapot is such a lovely shape too.

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  7. gracie15 April 2015 at 19:23

    Looks wonderful...nice stitching

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  8. Sharon Izzard15 April 2015 at 19:43

    What a gorgeous tea towel, I think handmade gifts are so special. You are more organised than I am, last week I had a day to make a pressie!! Sharon x

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  9. Peg - Happy In Quilting15 April 2015 at 20:13

    You are so cleaver looks fantastic x

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  10. Anthea15 April 2015 at 23:16

    Oh wow, Heather... what a gorgeous design, I really love that pink thread you've used, do I detect that it's variegated?

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  11. Jenny of Elefantz16 April 2015 at 07:01

    Divine. Simply divine.
    Wow. xxxx

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  12. Noela16 April 2015 at 09:21

    Your stitchery is absolutely gorgeous Heather. Well done for adapting it and making it your own. hugs.....

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  13. Deb R16 April 2015 at 10:42

    Tis lovely, nothing like adding your own stamp to things.

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  14. Maria17 April 2015 at 22:08

    That looks great Heather!

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  15. Maria17 April 2015 at 22:09

    That looks great Heather!

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