Tea Time
January 24th, 2007 by Candace
If you know me at all, you know I am not a tea set kind of gal. I was a tomboy, and at the age of 25, I’m just starting to get a little girly. But I have been in search of the perfect tea set. My great grandma had one that I remember playing with, but after she died it got lost in the clean up, never to be found again. A lot of antique tea sets I have seen are super cheesy and well, ugly. Gold-rimmed, scalloped edges – totally not my style. But when I found this on eBay last week it was pretty and reminded me of the tea set my grandma had. So I began the frantic (and blood-pressure raising) bidding. Obviously I won and I can not tell you the relief I had when I saw the green check on the screen followed by the words, “You won!”
It arrive on Monday and I can’t stop looking at it. I think it’s one of the prettiest things I’ve ever seen. It inspired me to make some tea towels and embroider what else but tea cups and flowers on them. However, I’ve never made tea towels before. I’m just getting into sewing and learning about fabric, so I don’t even know the best material to use to make kitchen towels. I suppose I could just buy some plain white ones, but how fun is that? So dear Daisy readers, can anyone enlighten me as to what kind of material to use for tea towels?
January 24th, 2007 at 2:40 pm
I too was a tomboy growing up with four older bothrs, then one morning BAM! I woke up dressed in pink lace with kid gloves. I never saw the girly coming until it was too late. Next think I know I am a crafting tea set collecting maniac.
January 24th, 2007 at 3:03 pm
Candace – check out terry cloth or terry velour. Its a bit thicker, like the stuff a bath towel might be made of, but it would be good to withstand a lot of use in the kitchen.
January 24th, 2007 at 4:25 pm
I just love your tea set. Soooo pretty. Its a thrill watching that Green tick on ebay isnt it?
January 24th, 2007 at 6:24 pm
I looove tea! Let me know when we’ll have our Crafty Daisies tea party and I’ll bring some of my favorites. You know they say tea actually tastes better if it’s in the right cup. Sorry i got more excited about the tea than the towels.. no ideas there. I probably would just buy some and embroder on them. i would probly even get the ones that have the embrodery cloth on them already.. i’m such a cheater
January 25th, 2007 at 2:41 pm
Hey! Me again. I thnk I found your page by looking for tea stuff, but it also said you craft. Anyway, I don’t know if you cross stitch but if you do (or don’t be know someone who does) look at this free pattern I was sent by a friend.
http://www.haberdasherydesigns. com/
Just look under freebies … it’s kind of “Alice in Wonderland-ish” not so much traditional, but I thought it was very cute!
January 25th, 2007 at 4:28 pm
Hello Candace:
What a unique and pleasant experience to see your photos of mother’s vintage tea set. I am glad it went to a good home where it will be treasured, because it is a special one, isn’t it.
Your embroidery and applique is gorgeous; also the other people on this site are amazing crafters too and it’s been fun to browse here. I’ll link up to your blog from my blog if that’s ok with you. I like to give my bloggers neat places to check out. You’re welcome to stop by anytime at: http://annricksblog.blogspot.com although I’m slow at posting stuff, I have some of my art posted there.
Check back on Ebay from time to time, we have more neat stuff that I’ll slowly list throughout the year.
Enjoy!
Annie
January 26th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
Cozy tea set!
A – http://blog.ateava.com/
January 27th, 2007 at 2:40 am
wonderful tea set,
and enjoy your tea time…