skill level intermediate
finished measurements
12” x 11” [30.5 x 28cm]
materials
fabric
• 2 pieces 13” x 16” [33 x 40.5cm] printed cotton for front and
back
• 2 pieces 13” x 16” [33 x 40.5cm] printed or solid cotton for lining
• 2 pieces 13” x 16” [33 x 40.5cm] batting, this can be cotton,
polyester, thermal or wool
• 2 pieces 3” X 16” [2.5 x 40.5cm] silk or satin for tea cozy scrunchy
• 8” x 52” [20 x 132cm] light weight lace piece
• 2 pieces 3½” x 8” [9 x 20cm] linen – mug cozies
• 2 pieces 5½” x 5½” [14 x 14cm] linen – mug rugs
• 2 pieces 4” x 11¼” [10 x 28.5cm] felt – mug cozies
• 2 pieces 6¼” x 6¼” [16 x 16cm] felt – mug rugs
software
• Husqvarna Viking® Christmas lace kit for the Tea Cozy design
• PFAFF® Elegant cross stitch design #473 - embroidery designs
used for the mug wrap and mug rug
needles
• INSPIRA® microtex needle size 80 or 90
• INSPIRA® embroidery needles size 90
threads
• assorted colours of Robison- Anton® 40wt Rayon thread for
machine embroidery
• assorted colours of Sulky® 30wt Blendable threads for construction
• assorted colours Signature® 40wt Cotton Machine Quilting
threads for machine embroidery décor on tea cozy front
stabilizers
• INSPIRA® Tear N Wash with graph for making pattern
• INSPIRA® Stabilizer Cut Away for machine embroidery mugs and
other requirements for mug wrap and mug rug
rug
• appliqué pressing sheet
• INSPIRA® Stabilizer Fast & Easy Tear Away for decorative stitches
• cutting tools to include rotary cutter, cutting mat, and INSPIRA® • INSPIRA® Stabilizer Aqua Magic for ornamental embroidery on
scissors
tea cozy
• machine embroidery hoop 80 x 80
• machine embroidery hoop 120 x 120
• hot touch crystals tool
Preparation Steps
• 1 pkg ½” elastic
1. Prewash cotton fabrics.
• ¼” bodkin
Note: It’s also important to do tea pot fittings throughout the project
• point turning tool
to ensure your tea cozy is the correct fit. The tea cozy template in• marking tools
cludes the seam allowance.
• assorted buttons
• 5” or 6” zipper
2. Trace the template on Tear N Wash stabilizer. Adjust the pattern according to the size of the tea cozy. This Tea cozy is for
sewing feet used
a large tea pot. The top edge of the pattern is a petal shape
• embroidery foot
for spring season. Create your own top edge design if desired.
• general sewing foot
Adjust to the size of your own tea pot.
• topstitching foot with guide
• S foot or sewing foot for directional stitches
• zipper foot
• ¼'' seam foot
• button placement tool/foot
instructions
Layers for sewing
Quilted with omni-motion stitch
Elastic placement and pinning for fit
Instruction photos by Cheryl Stranges
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