I think we all need one - it seems like the chaos will end when the kids go back to school but Oh! how we forget that getting back into the swing of school runs, homework and after school clubs is exhausting!
BFF moved at the weekend, to add to the general excitement around these parts, and so a house warming gift was called for. She has been lucky enough to have been gifted a few beautiful tea sets this year and so I thought that a cute tea cup and saucer would be just the right gift. It would be silly for me to buy something if I could make it myself....
I used the pattern in Sew Magazine issue 51 and made it with fabrics that I know she loves (I've made some coasters in these fabrics for her before). Obviously not designed for actual tea but it is a wonderful little vessel for "stuff" (BFF transferred spare change into it as soon as she unwrapped it). In this photo you can just see the top of a paperweight peeking out because it wouldn't sit straight to be photographed. I actually used a couple of little stitches to hold the cup onto the saucer because it wouldn't sit still but as soon as something is in it, it would be fine. The handle could do with some improvement I must admit, but it is one of the most gorgeous things I've ever made!
What have you ever made that you've been particularly pleased with?
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Love Natalie
What a fantastic housewarming gift! The handle is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really unusual moving present, she must have been delighted. It's a lovely feeling isn't it when you make something really nice for someone!
ReplyDeleteHow utterly fab! No wonder she was so pleased.
ReplyDelete"What fun !" said the Mad Hatter to Alice and I quite agree.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cute. I love it!
ReplyDeletesoooo cute!!! a fun and colourful addition to any room, super versatile too, a really great idea for a gift - i bet your friend was thrilled with it :) x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, and great fun!! Lovely bright fabrics:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great house warming present. I think it should be filled with chocolates at all times...
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea, love the cup :D
ReplyDeleteSuch an unusual and lovely gift. Are you going to make a teapot to match? xx
ReplyDeleteLovely! What a quirky gift :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fabric and what a quirky tea set. All sorts of things could be put in there from sweeties to keys etc. Bet it will get lots of use.
ReplyDeleteWhat a superb and unique house warming gift, it looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! Not seen a sewn cup and saucer before - great idea, and love the fabrics you've used :)
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