Wouldn’t it be grand to live on a street where the road was made of candy floss pink ric-rac. . .
With sweet little houses created from Shabby Fabrics and scrappy patches.
A street where the flowers are petite crochet blooms with French knot centres. . .
And all the houses in the row are stitched together with crazy free motion stitching.
My Shabby House Tea Towels are a simple afternoon project. . .
That make a gorgeous gift for a ‘shabby at heart’ friend.
The fun part is. . . there is no pattern for this project.
It is all cut by hand without measuring and is basically a variety of rectangles, squares and triangles.
Materials
White cotton tea towel,
Visoflex Applique paper,
A variety of fabric scraps – for this project I’m using this amazing Tanya Whelan Rosey fabric in pink, aqua and mint that I got from my friends at Shabby Fabrics,
Ric-Rac – in a coordinating colour,
White and grey sewing cotton,
Sewing machine and usual sewing supplies,
Iron and ironing board.
Note: this is a great project for using those little scrappy fabric off-cuts from other projects.
Instructions
1. Iron Visoflex (or alternative applique paper) to back of fabric scraps.
2. Cut shapes out to make simple houses… no need to measure and be exact with this project. The quirkier the better!
3. Remove paper backing and position house pieces on tea towel and iron (no steam) to adhere.
4. Cut little doors and windows and iron in position.
5. Thread you sewing machine with white cotton in the bobbin and a darker colour through the machine. I used dark grey with this one, but also use dark brown occasionally.
6. Using a free motion foot, stitch all around the houses. . . there’s no right or wrong with this. . . just have fun!
7. Knot and secure any cotton ends at back of project.
8. Sew a coordinating piece of wide Ric-Rac below your design (optional).
Note: Be sure to wash all fabrics and tea towel before starting this project to allow for shrinkage.
This is a project that you can get really creative with. Try using different embellishments, buttons, laces, doilies etc.
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Here’s another one of my projects using the Tanya Wheelan fabrics from Shabby Fabrics. . . it’s a tutorial for making shabby Faux Patchwork
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Shabbilicious hugs ~ Kerryanne
thank you for this great tutorial! I also love these fabrics …. will make a small order I believe! good day France, Ladyfée
What an adorable project! You make me wish I still had a sewing machine. Well, maybe not… lol!
This Kerryanne is so adorable. How cute. Love that pillow and the saying too.
Kris
I love Shabby Fabrics! I’ve ordered from them many times for my crafting projects. Such a delicious selection! Thanks for sharing such a darling project, Kerryanne! 🙂
xoxo laurie
Love the way these look. My favorite part is the mixing of zig zag and straight stitch without stopping. Super cute. I will be sharing!
Oh this is so pretty – what an adorable creation.
Toni xx
Hey Kerryanne! Ooohh!! What a pretty t-towel … way too pretty to wipe dishes with! :0) It’s it fun to sometimes start AND finish a pretty project fairly quickly so you feel like you’ve acheived something. And a lovely something you’ve acheived! :0) Glad you found some time to hide in your craft cave to create and relax … here’s to the quiet season and catching up on craft projects … and chats with friends!! :0) Bear Hugs! KRIS
Those shabby fabrics and your creativity is a match made in heaven. What a beautiful addition this would be to the kitchen and practical too if one could bring oneself to use it. Too pretty 🙂
So cute! I want to make one of these for Spring.
hugs,
Jann
lovely <3
Hope to make this soon for a gift, they are so lovely. I made a t towel with your stacked tea cups design and love it. Can’t possibly use it, it hangs up looking pretty:)
Loving your beautiful shabby tea towels from Victoria Harbour, Ontario, Canada…….blessings to you and yours…Bernice