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Winter Forest Tea Towel

October 21, 2011 By Spoonful of Sugar - 34 Comments

I was pleased to receive the Winter Issue of Stitch in the mail today. This remains one of my most favourite sewing magazines with its fresh modern patterns that always inspire.
I was thrilled to have my Winter Forest Tea Towel pattern included in this issue. When I purchased the waffle cotton from Spotlight, the sales assistant was most surprised that I would make my own tea towels. I find the waffle cotton to be very absorbent, and it is a good base for a bit of appliqué.

I appliquéd a row of winter trees in various shades of green and finished it off with some lime gingham.

I think I might whip up a few more for Christmas gifts. Have you made a start on your Christmas gift making yet?

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  1. two hippos says

    October 21, 2011 at 8:58 am

    really great towels, perfect gifts.

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  2. Barbara says

    October 21, 2011 at 2:47 am

    i like it!!!
    It´s a great idea

    thanksssss

    Reply
  3. shez says

    October 21, 2011 at 2:49 am

    whow Lisa this is great,love it

    Reply
  4. Jan says

    October 21, 2011 at 2:49 am

    SO cute, Lisa! You always come up with such fresh, interesting projects.

    Reply
  5. Simone de Klerk says

    October 21, 2011 at 3:21 am

    So pretty!! And such beautiful pictures! Congratualtions on once again a pattern by you!!

    Reply
  6. Stephanie says

    October 21, 2011 at 3:41 am

    Tea towels make me happy. This is super cute!

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  7. De says

    October 21, 2011 at 3:44 am

    Looks good Lisa! I made some of my own tea towels a few years back!

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  8. Vickie says

    October 21, 2011 at 4:12 am

    I was going to e-mail and tell you how great I thought this magazine was and how much I liked your towel but I forgot! I do like you towel and Stitch is one of my favorites!

    Reply
  9. Anne Heidi says

    October 21, 2011 at 4:12 am

    Oh I can’t wait for my copy to arrive! The tea towels are adorable!!!

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  10. sewtakeahike says

    October 21, 2011 at 4:19 am

    Lisa, your tea towel is so cute and creative!!! Congratulations on getting published in Stitch! That’s quite an accomplishment!!

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  11. Gwen @ Gwenny Penny says

    October 21, 2011 at 4:58 am

    Wow, congratulations! This is adorable 🙂

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  12. Gabi says

    October 21, 2011 at 5:13 am

    …like that !!!!!
    Love
    Gabi

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  13. Jan says

    October 21, 2011 at 6:41 am

    Really cute towel and a great gift idea!

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  14. ZiaMaria says

    October 21, 2011 at 6:48 am

    Oh wow, congratulations on your project being published, it is such a lovely project and a wonderful idea, thanks for sharing!

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  15. Sara says

    October 21, 2011 at 6:54 am

    I am on a tree kick too lately,maybe something to do with me being surrounded by pine trees and memories of them back in WI growing up??!! lol;)

    Love the tea towel– it is precious!!!

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  16. Bela says

    October 21, 2011 at 7:32 am

    Lisa, be sure the kitchen will smile with these beauties there!!!!
    LOvely work!!
    Much love to you!! Bela

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  17. suzitee says

    October 21, 2011 at 7:32 am

    The waffle is great for tea towels, and I love those tress…so fresh and pretty! Congrats on another publication too 🙂

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  18. Mrs.T says

    October 21, 2011 at 9:53 am

    How beautiful!! Just a lovely design — and congratulations on its being published.

    I have started on some of my Christmas gifts, but need to really get going on them. I try to make most of my gifts.

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  19. Shelley says

    October 21, 2011 at 11:38 am

    This towel is so cute! I’m definitely adding this to my holiday to-do list. I might even whip up a couple with pumpkins for Halloween! Congrats on being published!

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  20. Thimbleanna says

    October 21, 2011 at 3:13 pm

    Congratulations Lisa — ADORABLE, as always! I LOVE making my own towels out of waffle cloth — the store-bought ones always shrink up to be too small.

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  21. The Little Forest says

    October 22, 2011 at 2:34 am

    That’s gorgeous. I’m stealing your idea, I hope you don’t mind (I’ll credit you of course). Cause I have to make a mug rug with a fall theme. I’ll use orange and red shades for the trees. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Marieke

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  22. Bela says

    October 22, 2011 at 2:53 am

    I wish you, Lisa and family, a wonderful weekend!!!
    Love, Bela

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  23. Shannon says

    October 22, 2011 at 8:57 am

    I love the sweet simplicity of this towel; it would look equally at home in a cozy farm kitchen or a trendy loft apartment. You always choose the nicest fabrics!

    I am just getting started on some countdown calendars for gifting, we shall see how it goes!

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  24. Bela says

    October 23, 2011 at 9:10 am

    It couldn´t be different!! You are talented, dear Lisa, so talented!!!
    Much love to you!!
    Bela

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  25. trishie says

    October 24, 2011 at 9:49 pm

    Looks beautiful! What a great gift idea.

    Reply
  26. Anonymous says

    October 25, 2011 at 7:09 am

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  27. Maddie Kertay- The Domestic Anarchist says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    I think of Tea towels as the perfect gift.. but maybe I am weird that way 🙂

    maddie

    Reply
  28. Rachael Rabbit says

    October 25, 2011 at 5:38 pm

    I love tea towels – we seem to use so many – this one is gorgeous. Congrats on the magazine article too!

    Reply
  29. Angel.Pearls says

    October 25, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    Adorable! ..and another great project to try..
    Eva

    Reply
  30. justsewaudrey says

    October 28, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    I LOVE your tea towels… They are adorable. I am def going to try this out.. Also, Great Christmas gifts!
    ~Audrey

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  31. angry birds rio says

    October 31, 2011 at 12:33 am

    So cute! thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  32. ButtonMad says

    October 31, 2011 at 5:56 am

    Gorgeous gift…really lovely.

    Reply
  33. Splendid Little Stars says

    December 29, 2012 at 12:25 am

    wonderful design!

    Reply

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