Good Afternoon, Downton Abbey Ladies!
It’s time to serve up the crumpets and learn how to machine quilt a teapot pattern!
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But, before we get started…What are YOU doing in October?
I will be at Red-Roxy Quilt Co. in Decorah, Iowa on October 11-12, 2019 . Join us for a fun trunk show and workshop. We would LOVE to see YOU there!
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Downton Abbey
Have YOU seen Downton Abbey the movie? Check out the official Downton Abbey trailer HERE.
I was excited to see it, though I don’t think it was as good as the TV series. However, I did enjoy seeing the cast. As usual, Granny (Maggie Smith) had the best lines. It’s a toss up as to who had the best costumes–perhaps Edith?
In any case, seeing Downton Abbey left me wanting a spot of tea!
How to Machine Quilt a Teapot Pattern
Begin by stitching a spiral. End on the top left.
Add 2-1/2 slightly convex lines over the top. Stop in the middle.
Echo stitch the spout and add an oval.
Closely echo stitch the side of the teapot, then add lines to create the base of the teapot.
Add a scallop line to create the handle of the teapot, then echo stitch the lines.Complete the teapot pattern by echo stitching the right side.
Teapot Personality
Every time I doodled and quilted this teapot, it came out different. Modify the basic recipe–to create YOUR own teapot. I can picture a cupboard –or border -full of teapots with personality!
Add a Teacup!
Of course, you’ll need a teacup. Try this tutorial for How to Machine Quilt a Teacup Pattern-It’s easy!
What’s YOUR Cup of Tea?
Have YOU seen the Downton Abbey movie?
What was your favorite line?
Your vote for best dressed?
We’d LOVE to hear!
Signed,
Lady Lori Crawley (Crawley is my maiden name!)
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26 comments
Laura Hernandez
Yo me enamoré de esa serie, de la reconstrucción de época y sus personajes, tan reales y humanos. Aún no vi la película, voy a ver si está en cartelera aquí en. Argentina. Como siempre admiro tus diseños, yo creo que si llego a alcanzar una décima de tu habilidad al acolchar me sentiría muy feliz. Aprovecho mucho tus post gracias al traductor porque no domino el inglés con fluidez. Gracias Lori por tus bellísimos trabajos.💝🌈
Arvilla Trag
I rather think it is a sad commentary on the state of watch-able television these days. The only reason we have a satellite dish at all is football season.
Arvilla Trag
I haven’t seen the movie yet – is has not played within 100 miles of me. But Carson has always been my favorite, followed closely by the Dowager Lady Grantham, Tom Branson, Mrs. Patmore, and Mrs Hughes. Edith irritated me no end, and of course, Thomas – the requisite character you love to hate.
Lori Kennedy Quilts
Arvilla, I’ll be curious to hear what you think of it when you do get a chance to see it! Makes me want to go back and watch the series again!
Arvilla Trag
True confession time – I have actually watched it end-to-end 5 times. And I am contemplating round 6.
Lori Kennedy Quilts
I think you are a Super Fan!
Barb Michel
I’m signed up for your class on Saturday in Decorah. Looking forward to it. Love your teapot. Barb
Lori Kennedy Quilts
I’m thrilled! Can’t wait to meet you!
June Neigum
I have a teapot quilt along I have been stalling on starting. With your teapot and cups I have to start it so I can do these motifs.
Lori Kennedy Quilts
Be sure to send photos! Maybe teapots in the horizontal borders and teacups stacked in the vertical ones!
Marta
LOL.. I love this teapot! I collected them til I fell in love with small pitchers for chocolate, syrup, honey, milk, etc… but I always suspected you were one of “those” Crawleys !
Love Maggie Smith in her role. She does great job in all her roles but this one is superb!
I think I might not see the movie because I don’t want my memories to be spoiled. I am still grieving what’s his name ! LOL Mary’s handsome love who was in a car wreck. But the writers didn’t ask my advice on the direction of the story. (Dingbat memory strikes again.)
Lori Kennedy Quilts
Was it Matthew Crawley?
Marta
Yes! Yes ! swoon…..
Oh, a few years ago we were traveling from Black River Falls, WI, by way of Red Wing…and in Decorah, we had car trouble.. Had to spend the night. I visited in the town shops and bought the most delightful blank greeting cards, inked by hand by a local artist. We tried to visit the heritage seed place but they were closed to visitors that day. It is a fond memory and we did finally drive on to home to FL. I know y’all will enjoy Decorah !
Mary Rose
Matthew! Only rigid history buffs would agree with that plot line. See the movie you’ll enjoy it.
Suzanne
Guess I’m not much for TV these days. I’ve never seen Downton Abbey, the series or the movie. There are a few TV programs I enjoy, but for the most part, it’s just background noise if it’s on while I’m at the sewing machine (or reading your blog!) I’d rather take my dog to the park, sew, quilt, or read unless there’s an old movie on that I enjoy or an engrossing science/nature program to watch. Who knows…maybe it’s because I’m now part of the “Old Fuddy-Duddy” generation. ; -) ?
I think your teapot is adorable! I’ve seen snippets of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast cartoon and it reminds me a little of the teapot lady as portrayed by Angela Landsbury. I wish my dear mother was still with us. She collected teapots and loved many varieties of tea. I could have made her a teapot wall hanging for her kitchen. She would have been thrilled! As your loss is so recent, I know you miss your mother. I still miss mine too – and it’s been almost 20 years.
Lori Kennedy Quilts
Thank you for remembering Dorothy! She had a teacup collection-and all the girls in the family-daughters, daughters-in-law, and granddaughters all received one of her teacups! I do miss her!
Cheri
I haven’t seen Downton Abbey, series or movie, so I’ll bet when I see the movie it’ll be awesome as I have nothing compare it with!
I am working on a Quilt of Valor for my hubby, almost finished quilting it! Also working on a Halloween quilt because I won 12blocks at the MQ meeting last October. It’s become quite a challenge for me as the blocks are not the 12.5” squares they should be. However I think that the block each of us sewed were very complex since sewers needed to set in a piece. The blocks are very cute, so I’ll come up with a plan to use them in a quilt design rather than just rows of blocks.
Roxanne Richle
Cheri, I think you need to have seen the series to appreciate the film. For me, the film (which I really loved) was a resolution of everything that was in the series. I thought it was well done and we absolutely enjoyed the whole film. I think there won’t be another film. This resolved everything and I don’t think more can be said.
I also was able to go to Highclere Castle last year. What a treat to see the real thing! We had a great time touring the rooms, walking around the grounds and having tea in the garden!
Lori Kennedy Quilts
How cool to tour Highclere Castle! I bet it was fun to see the rooms and the gardens!
Holly Ann
Perhaps you could put narrow sashing around the blocks and then trim them all to one consistent size. Do some experimenting on a design wall first. Maybe sashing on every block will not look good when butted up against their neighbor. In that case, fudge by only sewing the sash on some blocks. Figure out the width of sashing needed to compensate for the neighbors that are not sashed. Just contemplating ideas.
Lori Kennedy Quilts
Great idea!
Pat V
Love your ideas, and think the brain storming promotes creativity. Thank you!
Lori Kennedy Quilts
So glad you like the teapot!
Sue
Loved the movie but at 2 hours it didn’t give enough time for each character. But I’ve missed them so much! Can’t wait to watch the series again! I love Mary’s dresses the best. She has the figure for all those gorgeous gowns. I also love the floral arrangements everywhere! I really wish I were a Crowley LOL
Lori Kennedy Quilts
I agree–two hours was barely enough time to cover each character–though I can’t imagine a long enough movie.
Sue
Meant to say Crawley!
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