Craft for fidgeters

Posted by TheCraftyMinx on January 27, 2011 · 4 Comments

Tea cosy one

I’m restless. As far as relaxing goes, I think I’ve lost the knack.

Behold, the evidence: two tea cosies salvaged from leftover Echino & Liberty fabrics, and a decorated doily thingummy for afternoon tea parties. I had the urge to make something useful – can you tell how I spend my time these days if these are the first items which spring to mind?

Sew be it

Tea cosy two: front

Tea cosy two: back

Calico & Ivy goodness

And a bag full of goodies from Calico & Ivy. Told you I was heading over there quicksmart. What a divine, delicious shop. And they were lovely to Olive, too.

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Wild & wonderful tea cosies

Posted by TheCraftyMinx on March 31, 2010 · 4 Comments

My felt tea cosy

I just had a workshop at No Chintz this morning making tea cosies, which was a hoot. I told the lovely ladies who attended that my inspiration is none other than Tea Cosy Queen Loani Pryor, author of Wild Tea Cosies and Really Wild Tea Cosies, which came out just last week.

These books really are fabulous – what an imagination she has. Would you look at this ‘Coral Punk’ tea cosy by Loani below? Love it. Next week I’m headed to her event at Shearer’s Bookshop on Norton St – Wednesday April 7, 7:30pm. Be sure to book.