There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. ~Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady
Have you ever been to a tea room, or had a look inside one? The tea rooms I like the best are ones at special events, such as quilting shows. I always stop and take a peek. My eyes go straight to the tables. I just love to see the mix of teacups and what tasty treats are being served. My own small collection of teapots, teacups and sugar bowls, always put a smile on my face.
For a couple of years now, I've been collecting tea related patterns. Many of them free Internet finds. Inspired by a wonderful little tea room, in the basement of a one room schoolhouse, I thought it would be fun to make a bunch of, mismatched, tea related blocks and piece them into a quilt. I think I will call my first block, Elegant Teapot.
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Can you guess what this tea related item is?
I double posted today. If you are interested in going a little greener in your quilting room, see posting below for some Eco-friendly quilting products. Also, how-to dye your own fabric, the natural way and a couple of Internet sources for crafty people and quilters.
Until next week.....happy quilting!
Karen
