Hi Quilting Friends,
Welcome to the “In the Kitchen Stitchin'” blog hop, hosted by our quilting friend Carla at Creatin’ in the Sticks. We’re looking forward to some delicious quilted projects, a virtual feast for the eyes! We hope that you’ve brought your appetite.
We enjoy stitchin’ for the kitchen! Kitchen projects tend to be small, useful, and quick to put together. Enjoy this slide show with some of the stitchin’ that we’ve done, for the kitchen:
Sharon here. I bet that you didn’t know that every time I use my sewing machine, I’m literally in the kitchen, stitchin’. I don’t have a dedicated sewing studio, so I haul my Bernina to the kitchen table when I want to sew. The table is shared with my husband, and he’s learned to move his coffee mug and the newspaper out of the way when I have a large project in the works, because his things sometimes end up on the floor when the quilt pushes them aside.
This setup isn’t ideal, and I hope to eventually claim a space where I can retreat and stitch to my heart’s content, and not have to put everything away when it is time to set the table for dinner. I’ll probably wait until I retire from teaching to push harder for my own space; I actually enjoy spending time with my husband (well, most of the time, LOL) since I’m away at work most days. That’s my “In the Kitchen, Stitchin” story for today.
Now for my project(s)!
I purchased this great coffee print (on sale!) when I was on vacation a couple of years ago. With Susan’s assistance, I chose several gorgeous shades of Northcott Toscana (my favorite blender fabric) to coordinate with the coffee print. The colors make us think of Tuscany.
I designed the coffee mug block for foundation piecing, with an appliqued heart and a bit of embroidery, and I made four mug blocks in different colors. Two of the blocks became hot pads.
The third block was finished as a tea towel with a contrast flange:
And the last block became a table mat. I had to piece the back because I didn’t have enough of the inspiration fabric. One could use either side of the mat facing up, so I will pretend that this was my plan at the outset. (Wink, wink! ) The mat is just the right size to hold a hot casserole dish, protecting the table from damage.
If you’d like to make your own coffee-themed kitchen items, the “Coffee Time” mug quilt block pattern is available right here!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! We hope that we’ve managed to whet your appetite for some kitchen stitchin’. Please leave a comment; it will make our day! And be sure that you visit the rest of today’s bloggers; it is sure to be a treat!
Happy quilting,
Sharon & Susan
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What a great collection of kitchen-related projects! Your coffee-themed pieces are really charming.
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Your coffee cup pieces are adorable!
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What great use of your coffee fabric. As they say “good to the very last drop (scrap)”. You used it very wisely. The coffee mug is great I especially liked the steam rising. Thanks so much for sharing.
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Love the mug shape.
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What a great slideshow of so many fun projects and designs! And if you are always stitchin’ in the kitchen, literally, having to bring out the machine every time, that is even more impressive. Cute placemat/casserole pad.
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The coffee cup block is very cool–or is that hot?! Neat projects, all the way around! You or someone else will really enjoy having those around! Thanks for sharing!
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I love coffee cup mug patterns. Your hot pads are super sweet. Your embroidery really adds life to your pieces.
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A cute pattern. I love the contrast of the light and bright colors.
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what lovely projects. especially the chickens.. thank you for sharing today.
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Those fabrics and mug created some really beautiful kitchen items. I love them all! I sewed in my kitchen for many, many years and it made it easier to watch the kids while I was busy creating. There were several wedding dresses and prom dresses sewn at that kitchen table! Thank you for sharing!
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Love all your projects. Chickens and coffee… my favorites!!
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You had me at the coffee cup. I absolutely LOVE your design! It’s time for me to go for a refill on mine now. LOL!!
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Your coffee mug kitchen goodies are lovely. This hop is sew inspiring … 🙂 Pat
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Great projects, I sew in the kitchen too because there is more room in my sewing/fabric storage room! Thanks for sharing!
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Fabulous kitchen projects! The chickens might be my favorite, but I really like the barn on the towel with the red stripes, too. The coffee cups are such rich colors.
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Your coffee mug projects are super sweet.
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Lovely kitchen and coffee projects.
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What cute designs you’ve done for the kitchen. My favorite was the first with the hen, roosters, and barn. That said your coffee fabric and mugs were so sweet – perfect for this hop. Thank you.
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Wow, so many pretty projects. I especially love those rooster pot holders.
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Love the coffee mug with heart on your projects.
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Love your coffee-inspired kitchen decor. Perfection for Stitchin’ in the Kitchen – I used to have my sewing room in the dining room so I can totally relate to your story. Thanks for hopping with us!
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Fun coffee mug pattern! I really enjoyed seeing all of your kitchen projects. 😉
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Beautiful coffee mugs!! Love them!
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Cute mug potholders.
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So many kitchen items, but I love the coffee mug rugs, and the fabric is just luscious!
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Super cute items! SEW perfect for the Hop.
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Nothing like different adorable mug items to spread around the kitchen!
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