Monday, March 14, 2016

Coffee themed embroidered tea towels


Caffe Latte
Last week I shared my fine china-themed embroidered kitchen towels.  This week I am going to share some more recent projects, a set of four towels from the Aunt Martha's "Java Break" transfer designs.  (I should clarify that and note that when I say "more recent", I mean within the last couple of years.  I made these for my daughter Carrie a couple of years ago.)
Cafe au Lait
As usual, I used flour-sack towels from Wal*Mart, which I generally cut in half for dishtowels as I think the full-size ones are just too unwieldy.
Coffee (and a cupcake)
If you are interested in using some of the same transfers as I did, here are the Fine China ones:  Fine Chinaware transfers.    And the Java Break ones are here: Java Break transfers.  While you are at the Colonial Patterns (Aunt Martha's) site, be sure to spend some time looking around.  They have loads of designs that might interest you.  There's a set called "Floral Teacups", another called "Floral Teapots" and many, many more designs.  You will be amazed at the variety.  There is one entire section just for day-of-the-week towels.  If you enjoy embroidery, you will love this site.  The transfer sets I've looked at are only $1.60!
Cappuccino
I trimmed these towels with coordinating fabric borders and had such fun choosing the colors!

I am sharing today with No Place Like Home and Bernideen’s Tea Time, Cottage and Garden Blog Party, as well as Roses of Inspiration.  Also sharing with Vintage Charm and Share Your Cup Thursday.  Be sure and visit these lovely link parties for some fun and inspiration!

30 comments:

  1. Dear Mrs. T.:
    Oh my - you are on a roll and these are so darling. I knew a lady in Iowa who did the days of the week ones and always had orders. They add so much charm to the kitchen and in displays. Thanks for linking and sharing!

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    1. Thank you, Bernideen! They are such a lot of fun to make. The site I linked to for these has loads of day of the week designs.

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    1. Thanks, Arlene! Glad you enjoyed seeing them!

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  3. I just love these towels! Thank you for providing the link for the transfers. By adding the colorful border, you made these towels even more special.Visitng from Bernideen's Tea Time.

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    1. Thanks for visiting and for your kind words, Nora. It's a fun and colorful project for sure. Hope you find some transfers at the site that you would like to try!

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    1. Thank you, Deb. They are such a fun project!

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  5. Oh I love these!!! I have some patterns that might work if I can just get myself to do them. You did a terrific job!

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    1. Thank you, Beth! I hope you do try making some. Once you get the pattern transferred it is a very quick and easy project.

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  6. These are darling! I have a collection of Aunt Martha's too but these coffee ones I have not seen yet! And I do love coffee! And I do love the tea towels you made! Thank you for sharing! I found you via Roses of Inspiration! :)

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    1. JES, I am glad you enjoyed seeing these. They were a lot of fun to make and I enjoy sharing them with others. Thanks for visiting and please come by my kitchen table any time!

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  7. Your towels really are darling, Mrs. T.! It must be a wonderful feeling to make something so pretty and be able to gift them to the ones you love. So glad you have shared these with us. Hope your day is going well.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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    1. Thanks, Sandi! It is indeed a special feeling to get an idea, translate the idea into thread and fabric, and then wrap it up to give to a loved one. I'm so happy you enjoyed seeing these!

      A blessed day to you as well!

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  8. What a great idea! Love these!!

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    1. Thank you, Pam! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing these towels. Please visit again anytime!

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  9. Hi! I love your crafts!!
    I came from Stephanie's Roses of Inspirations.
    Hugs,
    La Sportina
    ideeroberta.blogspot.com

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  10. Hi Roberta!

    Thanks for stopping by my kitchen table! I am glad you enjoyed the crafts! Come and visit again any time.

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  11. Oh my, more gorgeous embroideries. You are amassing quite a beautiful collection. They are all beautiful!

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    1. Thank you, Kim! I wish I did have a collection like this! I think I have one embroidered towel which I have made for myself!

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  12. I love your towels !

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    1. Thank you, Elizabeth! Nice to see you at my kitchen table. Please come and visit again anytime. There are lots of interesting posts in the archives.

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  13. My dear Mrs. T, your embroidery is truly a work of art! I just love seeing your sweet tea towels :)

    Happy weekend, my friend! Hugs!

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    1. Thank you, Stephanie! I can use those hugs today! It's been a difficult weekend on the eldercare front.

      So glad you enjoyed seeing the towels -- and thanks for your kind words about my embroidery!

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  14. I love to embroider so these towels are right up my alley. We are leaving town on Good Friday to visit our daughter and I have way too many hours in the car. I need to find an embroidery project.

    Thanks for sharing at SYC.

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    1. I hope you find a fun project to work on in the car, Carol! There are so many nice embroidery designs available. I am itching to get back to embroidery, but have so many other projects on my plate. Not to mention less fun tasks like eldercare. Have a nice Easter with your daughter!

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  15. These are so darling! I love to embroider and made some spring ones quite a few years ago with bunnies and chicks. I used a vintage pattern and it is pretty darn cute. I've got quite a few projects going on right now. One is making a quilt for our grandson that is getting married in June. Ready to add borders. Thanks for sharing with SYC.

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    1. Thank you for your kind words, Jann! I imagine your spring tea towels with bunnies and chicks are adorable. I also love to embroider but it's been a couple of years since I found time for it.

      What a keepsake your quilt will be for your grandson and his bride! Lovely idea.

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  16. Your towels are just so lovely, Mrs. T :) Thanks for linking them up for all of us to enjoy at Vintage Charm!

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  17. Thanks, Diana! I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the tea towels. Thanks for hosting Vintage Charm ... it's one of my favorites!

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