I’m super honored to be joining in on this Zakka Along! If you’re not sure what I’m talking about you can read more about it here on LR Stitched. Basically we’re celebrating Ayumi (Pink Penguin) newly released book Patchwork Please! Every week another blogger shares their version of one of the projects in the book and we giveaway some great stuff. Can’t go wrong with that!
Ayumi is such a kind and generous person. I’m so glad I have her book finally! I’ve been eagerly waiting for her to finish it and then for it to be published. She’s put so much thought and detail into each project. I really love the construction methods she used for both the Lettered Tea Cozy + Tea Pouch. They were truly a joy to make.
Each step is very clearly laid out and well written. There aren’t a ton of illustrations or visuals, but again, things are explained so well that it feels like she’s sitting right alongside helping out!
I felt a bit out of my comfort zone with the mostly primary colors of Cloud 9‘s collection by Steffi Brocoli (In the Forest), but in the end it’s quite beautiful and every project I’ve seen made with them is gorgeous. It was hard to stop taking pictures once I was finished. They went so dreamily with the Robert Kaufman denim linen (purchased mine from Pink Chalk Fabrics) and Essex Linen in Sunshine (purchased from Pink Castle Fabrics).
Ok, so the nitty gritty! I think this is a great project combo just for the shear variety of skills you can build upon. A little bit of paper piecing (nothing too complicated so it would make a great starter) and some quilting make this project really fulfilling. I really liked that each part was so different, no crazy repetitiveness, so it was definitely an interesting sew.
Here’s a schedule of all the other participating bloggers! Hang out each week as we work our way through the book, from June through the first week in October!
June 3: Penny | Sew Take a Hike :: Bell Pepper Coasters
June 10: Maureen | MC Handmade :: B,L,D Towels
June 17: Anna | Noodlehead :: Lettered Tea Cozy + Pouch (yay! you’re here!)
June 24: Angela | Cut to Pieces :: Polka Dot Cafe Apron
July 1: Lynne | Lily’s Quilts :: Diamond Patchwork Placemat
July 8: Lindsey | LRstitched :: Yum Yum Apple Bib
July 15: Sukie | Don’t Ya Know :: Dino-Mite Hat
July 22: Jennifer | Ellison Lane :: Book for Baby Quilt
July 29: Krista | Poppyprint :: My Scrappy Box
August 5: Kerry | Very Kerry Berry :: Swedish Bloom Time Quilt
August 12: Tamiko | Patchwork Notes :: You’ve Got Mail Wall Pocket
August 19: Monica | Happy Zombie :: Happy Hexagon Trivet
August 26: Krista | Spotted Stone Studio :: Piece of Cake Shopping Bag
Sept 2: Lori | Bee in My Bonnet :: Triangle Patchwork Box Pouch
Sept 9: Amy | During Quiet TIme :: Vintage Pencil Case
Sept 16: Svetlana | SOTAK Handmade :: I love My Ipad Quilted Cover
Sept 23: Amber | One Shabby Chick :: Handy Market Tote
Sept 30: Deb | A Quilter’s Table :: Sweet Trips Embroidery Pouch
Oct 7: Leila | Where the Orchids Grow :: Prettified Pincushion
Along with my version of the Tea Cozy and Pouch, in celebration of the sew-along I’m hosting this bonus Giveaway today!! Here’s the loot:
- four sample packs of Aurifil thread
- special fabric gift from Form & Fabric
- sample card of Pellon interfacing and batting
- One entry per person. Please leave your email address in your comment. You can leave it in a format like this if you wish: anna [at] gmail [dot] com, it’s up to you though, if you have your email listed in your blogger profile, that works too!
- Four winners will be chosen.
- US entries only please!
- Giveaway ends Friday, June 21st
For those of you joining in the sew-along don’t forget — there’s also a Giveaway this week for linking up your finished project over on Lindsey’s blog! Share your project by Sunday June, 23rd and you’ll have a chance to win:
- a fat quarter bundle of “Raaga” by Monaluna
- (1) yard 975 Insul-fleece from Pellon
Love your choice of denim! So cute.
Thanks for the giveaway. 🙂
I love the tea cozy. Makes me want to work on paper piecing letters/words too.
Gillian
gilliankath@hotmail.com
Both projects look great! Love the little tea tag on the second piece. It is the perfect embellishment.
geomacd@windstream.net
Great job with the tea cozy Anna!
I love your color choices!! Beautiful!!
Oh, this cozy and tea holder are so sweet! I love the lettering….so cute! I can’t wait to visit each of the other blogs to see what else is in that great book! Thanks for the chance!
lovely projects! Great fabric selection!
mer(at)leftfielddesign(dot)org
Love those colors. Cute projects. Thanks for the opportunity!
mmckee at wi dot rr dot com
Wow! Thank you gmfor the chance. Your projects are beautiful… I may have to find myself some denim linen!
I love the linens you use in your projects, but they always seem to be sold out when I go to buy them 😉
Your project turned out so pretty!
Thanks for the chance to win. mrstammys (at) Hotmail (dot) com
Love the dark linen you used! Looks like I’m going to need to so some shopping! I think I will end up sending this project to my Aunt in London. I know she drinks tea, in this house not so much. Coffee! Thanks for the giveaway!!
mrs(dot)hbraun(at)gmail(dot)com
-not entering, just commenting!-
LOVE how you’ve used In The Forest! I love the colors! Super beautiful take on the project!
I love tea cozies! Your tea wallet is so cute.
I love how you have used the denim with this! Your sewing is awesome as usual!
Great job on the two. That little pouch is so cute! alibear167 at gmail
Everything stops for tea and a tea cosy is essential for us Brits!
I am following along…finished my coasters and almost done the towels…just not in time to link up. Oh well, still love them! Can’t wait to make these as I am addicted to teatime!
Your fabric choices made me smile.
I have been have fun following the blog hop. Your tea cozy and pocket is wonderful. Hot tea is my drink in the winter. Thanks for a chance to win.
quilting dash lady at Comcast dot net
Love the tea cozy. Think I’ll make one for a tea-drinking friend. Thanks for the giveaway!
I love the tea cozy.
these would make great christmas gifts!
I love this book!
Thanks for the chance to win.
Ahh, your tea cozy is adorable! Another week, another Ayumi project. And thanks so much for the giveaway!
I love the tea pouch with the little red tea pot tag! Adorable!
Great work on the tea cosy and packet holder. I’ve check the book out from my library and there are neat patterns in it. Thanks for the chance to win!
I don’t want to be eligible for prizes, but I do really love your version of these projects! Your fabric really did turn out to be perfect for it! Thanks so much for sewing along!!
I love Ayumi’s book and your version of the tea cozy.
Oh my gosh, I have got to get this book. I love all of the projects I’ve seen from it.
I LOVE everything you sew…love your blog. debfaber(at)verizon(dot)com
These projects look so cute! Great giveaway as well!
Klaudia9 [at] vt [dot] edu
I have got Ayumi’s book and I love it. Your tea cozy is beautiful.
Laura
I just order the book!
Darling Cozy! Loving the sew-a-long! It’s been fun, so far!
Tea pouch is such a great idea. Thanks for the chance to win.
Darling! I need to make a tea cozy
So cute!
I agree that the projects in this book are fun and satisfying! I’ve done the paper piecing for this one and am ready to finish it up. I love the denim linen you used for yours!
I love your fabric choices!
Cutest tea cozy ever Anna! I don’t drink tea, but might have to make this one just for the fun of it!
The denim sets off this pattern so perfectly! I love what you have done!
Great projects. I love the tea cozy!!
thanks for the fun giveaway
i can’t wait for my book to arrive! thanks for the review.
What a great project!
Your tea cozy and pouch are adorable. Thanks for the chance to win.
How cute! This makes me want the book (that’s the point, right?). Thanks for sharing.
susanvila [at] yahoo [dot] com
So cute!! I love it! Thanks for hosting this awesome giveaway! Fingers crossed!
hello (at) sewbon (dot) com
Your tea cozy and holder are fabulous. I love the colors you chose.
I love that your quilting is different than the book, so cute!
Thanks for the giveaway! I always enjoy your blog and sewing projects!
Wonderful take on the tea cozy 🙂 I just adore that yellow you used with the fabric dark linen. I agree, reading Ayumi’s book is just like having a sis sitting right there saying, you can do it, just follow me! Not eligible but still wanted to cheer 😀
I love the little tea bag holder. The set would make a lovely gift for my mom. She’s a big tea drinker and she always carries her favorite with her. She’d be thrilled to upgrade from a plastic baggie. Thanks! kristie_keely(at)yahoo(dot)com
It turned out beautifully Anna!! Those colors are wonderful.
I’ve heard good things about Aurifil! I’d love the chance to win some. 🙂
mandiesegura (at) gmail (dot) com
Those are too cute. I can’t wait to get started on mione tonight 🙂
that little tea bag pouch, oh my!! i love all your little details and amazing craftsmanship – such loveliness, always! and the book looks amazing!
You did a great job.
Thanks for the giveaway.
Hi Anna, another great project!
emanuela4 (at) mac (dot) com
These are adorable!
I love your tea cozy and pouch! Like everything you make, they turned out great. Thanks for the chance to win.
Ooo, ooo! Pick me, pick me! 🙂 LOL! Love the projects – I definitely need to check out the book!
Awesome! I made mine match too with the teabag holder
Going to put the book on my wishlist! Love tea. bcbeck@insightbb.com
Love your use of the denim linen.
I really like the use of the denim linen, I love the color without the bulk of using real denim. Thanks for the give away!
jacklynnsteven(at)netzero(dot)com
I love tea cozies. This one is super cute, especially with the matching pouch!
Beautiful!
Super cute and love the denim linen fabrics…might have to get me some! Thanks for the giveaway! myfabricrelish [at] gmail [dot] com
Lovely fabric choices!
Hei!Kjempeflott tehette i tøffe stoffer,og kjempesmart lommebok!Hadde vore fint å vunne Aurifiltråden,men så heldig er eg vel ei!Er med i mnd blokker med ulike designere i den tråden som de har ute på nettet.beste hilsen Quiltegleder Margrethe
I think the book may have to be added to my library. Love the denim and yellow. Aurifil is my favorite thread. Thanks for the great projects and the giveaway.
dianacarofano (at) gmail (dot) com
I guess I am going to have to buy this book! The tea cozy is just what I need for winter especially, when I make pots of hot tea to share with visiting friends. It is really great! Please enter me in the giveaway too! I enjoy your site so much, look at it often.
Lovely. Will have to make one for my daughter. Can’t wait to see the other projects in the book.
I just discovered these sew-alongs. The book looks like it has a lot of fun patterns and who couldn’t use thread! thanks!
Our tea cozy has seen better days and looking at this one is inspiring! Thanks for having this giveaway.
Love the tea cozy . . .as with all your patterns. I am actually working on a fabric basket today:) Thanks for having a give away!
Love the tea cozy! The little pouch is the cutest! Great job!
Love the tea pattern and concept! Thanks for the chance to win. I have never used that type of thread before and would love the chance to try it out.
Your version is adorable! I especially love the little teapot ribbon on the teabag pouch! 🙂
I’m a little late starting the sew along, I’ve been setting up my new sewing room! I can’t wait to try this project because I’d love to learn paper piecing and since I’m not a hot tea drinker I already have a friend picked out to gift this to! Thanks for a beautiful job and a chance to win a great prize!
Cute! The colors and fabric textures all work well together! 🙂
jayhawk4_13(at)yahoo(dot)com
I like the denim linen. I like the bright colors. I usually sew low volume but this summer I am liking the brights.
Joycemosby@yahoo.com
That thread is so pretty!
roberkann at gmail. com
Thanks for the chance to win:) I am loving your tea cozy and pouch:)
Cute tea cozy, would love to win!
The tea cozy is adorable! What fun projects!
That tea bag holder is what got me into this sew along in the first place! S excited for this week!
I’ll play — I love that denim linen you used! Thanks!
Pretty! I was not going to do this because its summer but since I’ve been using my teapot to make iced tea so its all in my face, it’s suddenly seeming like a good idea to do it after all!
Love the stitching on the little pouch!
jenkbochart@gmail.com
Your cozy and pouch is so nice! I love your choice of colors. The bright fabrics do look great with the denim. Thanks for the inspiration.
Oh, how fun! I’ve never done letters like that before — is it super tricky?
thanks for the giveaway. The denim looks cool…like a back to school tea cozy!Love your blog. kategreiner (at) gmail.com
That denim linen is really nice! I’d love a chance to win. Thanks!
your fabric choice is beautiful, thanks for the giveaway chance 🙂
I love how the denim looks — the tea cozy is adorable! elizabeth (dot) mcdonald49 (at) gmail (dot) com
Got the pepper coaster(hot pad for me) done, but missed the towels last week. Thanks for the giveaway!
Wow, I love your tea cozy! It’s very cute!
Aw, the tea pouch is adorable 😀 The book looks great ^_^
So adorable! Could that teapot ribbon/tag on your pouch be any cuter!?!
I love that fabric – I have a few pieces in my stash – may have to use your project as inspiration for my next Zakka project!!
Love the tea cozy – thanks for the giveaway.
Very cute! I wish I had use for a tea cosy- I make mine by the cup only.
I never seem to win anything but I love to sew for my daughter who loves tea. Maybe, maybe this time?
Thank you for your wonderful giveaway.
Christine
chrisjac34@gmail.com
Great work on the tea cosy and packet holder. Thanks for the chance to win!
bssuttongarner @ aol dot com
What a wonderful giveaway – SEW much color too. Thanks
So pretty!!!
tgallop@mts.net
Awesome give away. Thanks for the chance to win.
bettinarayfield at yahoo dot com
love the modern twist on the tea cozy! corinotton@yahoo.com
Beautiful tea cozy! Love the fabrics you chose!
carla_louise at msn.com
I’ve had my eye on that book. It has adorable projects I’d like to try. The tea cozy is super cute!
cwcooksey at sbcglobal dot net
Cool cozies! (And great pics too!)
Looks like great projects! The color combo really works well.
what a neat book! and the tea cozy turned out nice. lovely!
berly at uw dot edu
So cute!
Marciehixson@gmail.com
Marcie Hixson
Love it! I love the primary colors! Thanks for the giveaway! Amy @ gasudimack(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
Darling tea cozy! fayzer2@cox.net
Loooooove your Tea Cozy!!! My “Bestest” Friend & I make pots of tea when we are together!! How cooool this cozy would be!! 🙂
bearpaws9(at)copper(dot)net
Would love to get my hands on Ayumi’s new book. Thank you for the giveaway. Super.
pyamada nsomnia1@hotmail.com
Great Job… and love the denim. Thanks for the giveaway…
What an awesome giveaway!!!!
chevybelair1 at juno dot com
Love the tea cozy set, especially the packet holder. I know a few “tea”- totalers who would love one!
I’m not much of a primary color person either, so I can relate with your uneasiness, but this turned out so wonderful! I’m interested in “seeing” more of the pouch…what does it hold?
Thanks for the giveaway!
duchick@gmail.com
Gorgeous work, Anna! I’m digging the look of the dark background fabric. It’s a nice break from white and you pulled it off so well.
What fun! Love those threads, all I use anymore. Pat at pmtquilts@gmail.com
I love the denim linen…thanks for sharing!
cjpike (at) Indiana (dot) edu
I’ve never tried Aurifil, love your little projects! I know what you mean about primary colors but I think you pulled them off perfectly. Thanks for the giveaway!
Love the little tea pouch. It is so cute.
I have never used this thread before, this would be a great way to start. Thanks for the chance!
I love your fabric choices. Aurifil is my favorite thread. Just ordered this book. The projects look great.
Carmelsm@earthlink.net
what a lovely giveaway!! Thanks for the chance to win!
Thanks for the giveaway. I’ve never tried auricle either, but would love to!
That teapot cozy is great! Reminds me of my grandma!
Thanks for the chance to win.
Moejgreer@gmail.com
Thank you so much for the chance to win! I would love a peek at that book but haven’t seen it anywhere yet! Your tea cozy is lovely!
Patti
olthoff6 (at) Comcast (dot) net
I love the fabrics you picked! And I can’t wait to get a closer look at the book. The projects look great, if a bit out of my comfort zone. Thanks for the giveaway. lunde4(at)me(dot)com
These are so pretty! I love Ayumi’s Lunch Bag tutorial so I’m sure the book would be amazing! All of the projects I’ve seen so far have been great. Love your colours and photos, I can see why it would be so hard to stop taking them! sherri(at)threadridinghood(dot)com Thanks for the chance to win! ~Sherri
Sorry, just realized this is US only – should read better next time! We Canadians will have to sit this one out. 🙂
What a wonderful tea cozy!
lenelson(at)mail(dot)com
I have the book but haven’t had the time to make any of Ayumi’s lovely designs yet. I’d love to win the prize. I’ve just discovered how lovely Aurifil Thread is. tayzzmom (at) aol (dot) com
Love your take on the tea cozy. I never seem to be able to venture out of the box. Thanks for the chance to win!
Your tea cozy and pouch are really cute. Great choice of fabrics.
I really like the primary colors you chose. Denim is always one of my favorites.
Me gusta mucho este proyecto, se ve sencillo y muy bonito. Justo lo que a mí me gusta 🙂
Love the idea of little patchwork projects that might not be as daunting as an entire quilt!
(alanamary@gmail.com)
Cute! For years I’ve been tossing around the idea of making a small little pouch to carry tea in, but I always pass on it since I don’t know how useful its going to be. With little ones, I could just blow it up and use it for diapers & wipes maybe? Thanks for the inspirational photos. I love the jeans linen too. joonatan15 [at] yahoo [dot] com
I’m with you, I tend to shy aware from the primary colors, but I really like how you paired the fabric with denim, nice!
Ayumi’s is so creative, I would love to get my hands on her book!
Thank you Anna for the chance to win a copy!
lhassmann18(at)gmail(dot)com
Love, love, love the fabrics you chose for your projects. I need to make one of those little pouches for tea bags! Thanks for sharing.
thesavvyquilter@gmail.com
This is AWESOME!!! I love the fabrics you chose! Thanks for sharing this great project!
rainadelrio(at)cox(dot)net
Thank you for demonstrating some items from the book. I’m going to head over to Amazon now and check it out. Lovely job on your projects. msmalasie@gmail.com
This is really cute. Thank you.
Love that tea cozy!!! 🙂 too cute!!
mrsrachelsbooth@gmail.com
I love any kind of patchwork. You tea cozy is way too cute.Thankyou for giveaway.
aishwarya(dot)shenoy(at)gmail.com
Crap. Just what I need, another awesome-looking sewing book…
My overly stuffed bookshelf is not thanking you, but my inner sewing muse is screaming “OMG! I NEED THAT BOOK!”
(Thanks for the chance to win. Love the tea cozy!) 🙂
I always look forward to receiving your email updates, and new projects you just worked on. My 8 yr old daughter Abi has been itching to start her own projects, she loves the pencil case project. Can’t wait to get started summer is here lots to explore.
Angelica Hedges
acbean328@yahoo.com
mariah.magagnotti[at]gmail[dot]com
Love the tea pattern and concept! Thanks for the chance!!
barbiturico79@hotmail.com
Love love love your tea cozy!!! Now I HAVE to go buy this book 😉 thanks for the great giveaway!
I had the book in the mail today after several weeks of waiting. Now I have to decide, which project to sew first. Thanks for the Give Away.
Wonderful job. I am a new follower of your work and look forward to your posts. I guess I’ll add this book to my list. (leatricefranklin_1@hotmail.com)
Your tea cozy is really cute! Thanks for the great giveaway 🙂
softballgirls1 [at] live [dot] com
Just adorable! I can’t wait to make mine!!
Oh, I love that little pouch!! So cute 🙂 mehartman at gmail dot com
I love my tea and a cozy will be perfect for my tea pot! rmsinak@yahoo.com
What a great project! Thanks for the giveaway!
rodeomom_mi@yahoo.com
What a great giveaway!
I don’t even LIKE tea, and I’d make this sweet little set!
Has anyone on this site bought the eBook yet? If yes, can you tell me why one cannot printout the patterns? I am frustrated, as I really want to make the tea cozy and the towels, but printing from the eBook is not allowed. I cannot even download a copy in print if I want, after buying it! What am I missing??? Thanks for answers, I’d really appreciate some!
I love the little bit of hand stitching you added!
I love your tea cozy! I’ve been thinking about making one soon, they’re so cute ♥ Thanks for the giveaway!!
Would love the thread and fabric but would be the most excited about the Pellon samples! Interfacing still is a stumbling block for me.
laurakam@iowatelecom.net
The best way to learn about interfacing is to buy a yard of each, label it, and use it! We all have our own preferences! Mi LOVE LOVE LOVE pelllon sf101…LOVE IT. I sometimes use 2 layers of it. Also, I like fusible fleece. Depends on the project. Termaloam is great for things that need cushion, but the seams can b
E tricky as it is thick. Experiment. Some do not fuse as well as you would like and wrinkle badly even without washing, so, get your coupons, head to Hancocks or Joanne’s and give a few a whirl! Good luck.
adorable idea and an easy summer project!
What a great project!
So cute! I love the tea bag pouch.
how fun is this?!
I love that little pouch – I would use it for so many more things than just tea!
Nice job on the cozy and pouch, and thank you for the giveaway!
I’ll need to buy a tea pot so that I have something to keep cozy!
Clearly 175 people before me all agree…this is a fabulous giveaway!
YES. please.
~Michelle
falafelandthebee(at)gmail(dot)com
Oh to win Aurifil thread?….I’ve been dying to try it, but the price….is it really worth it? I love all your stuff Anna! You are one of my most coveted bloggers!
Beautiful job! I love the fabrics you chose.
So cute. The teabag holder slays me, with the tiny teapot tag. Love the quilting stitch on the cozy.
Love it all. Would love to win also. wwhitney@mhcable.com
A very sweet project. Thanks for sharing it with us!
I love the tea pouch! I just got my copy of PP yesterday! This might be the first project I try. Thanks for the give away!
amstutzcrew@sbcglobal dot net
So cute! Thanks for the giveaway!
I like your fabric choices…they really complement one another.
Hi Anna 🙂 Just wanted to say i love your beautiful post ! Thank you for sharing your amazing project 🙂
xo
-Debee
Thank you for the giveaway!
mrsdarling61@hotmail.com
TOO CUTE!
heatherpmg @ gmail dot com
Love it. Want to win it.
Thanks for the chance!
The book looks so interesting. Thanks for a chance to win one!
so cute! ( all your creations are so cute 😉
susandlaw at gmail dot com
I can’t wait to see this book – I’m driving my librarian crazy! Thanks for the giveaway!
Really like the tea cozy and pouch — beautiful and practical. Good color choices, too.
ahayesq [at]aol [dot] com
My fingers are crossed!! This looks like a great book.
I can’t enter but thank you for teaming up a darker linen with a different print to contrast with the sample in the book. It gives me food for thought. I loved all your projects last year in the last Zakka SAL.
Love your version, so cute!
Beautiful! Love the fabrics!
This books is so wonderful! Thanks for the giveaway!
How exciting. Love the pouch!
Love the denim and the stitching. It’s wonderful. 🙂
Karin
I am so intrigued by the book. Please pick me 😉
I love it! I can’t wait until I finish mine! Thanks for the chance to win 😉
Love tea cosies and I love giveaways. annetteyoung58@gmail.com
Your projects are fabulous! great stitching and I love the fabrics used! Thank you!
butler83ataoldotcom
This was fun – made a mug rug instead – but it was my first paper piecing. Fun!
I admire that you, and anyone, has the time to commit to these projects. They’re all just charming. And your giveaway is most generous. Thank you so much for the chance to win! I’m an Aurifil gal myself!
I love your tea cosy and the little handstiched pouch!
Myrto
myrtovl@gmail.com