How to Quilt a Teacup Motif
Good Morning, Quilters!
It’s Tea Time!
Wouldn’t it be cozy to add a Teacup Motif to a quilt border or block?
Begin by drawing two parallel lines. For this tutorial, the lines are two inches apart. The lines help the teacups from tipping too far off-balance, but don’t be rigid about following the drawn lines.
Begin at the bottom, between the two lines. Stitch a curve–up and to the left.
Stitch a straight line to create the top of the teacup.
Stitch a half circle-from right to left, stitching near, but not on top of the previous line of stitching.
Closely echo stitch the top line, to the center.
Repeat the design to create as many Teacups as you would like. Stitch slightly different shapes and allow the cups to lean right and left.
Echo stitch the top teacup and a few stitches down the right side.
Add a small semi-circle handle and echo stitch the handle, then echo stitch down to the next cup to add another handle.
Embellish a single teacup by adding a few swirls and twirls as you echo stitch the top of the cup.
Now that’s a well brewed cup of tea–the symbol of ease and graciousness!
Yes, please!
Lori
PS…All tutorials, images and information are the property of Lori Kennedy at The Inbox Jaunt and are intended for personal use. Feel free to re-blog, pin or share with attribution to The Inbox Jaunt. For all other purposes, please contact me at lckennedy@hotmail.com. Thanks!
PS…If you like these motifs and tips, be sure to check out my book, Free Motion Machine Quilting 1-2-3 .
I love the tea cups ???? gorgeous ♥
I LOVE the simplicity and beauty of the teacups as well. Another beautiful doodle design! Thanks so much for your continued inspiration…
I love the tea cup quilting. You are so talented and we are so grateful that you share with us. Thank you!
I love all your tutorials. They are so easy to follow. Can’t seem to find your most recent ones on your turtorial page. Am I missing something? Also would love a book with all the tutorials in it. What a treasure chest that would be! Like an encyclopedia for free motion!
The teacups are so darn cute! I can see them on all kinds of quilting projects in the kitchen. Thank you for sharing and your wonderful directions.
Super cute! Thank you for sharing.
That’s such a cute motif! I’ll have to try it.
Another great gift you share.
That is so cute!
Over the top! And perfect to “hide” in my grand daughter’s quilt who still loves to have tea parties
Really love them !! what kind of lens do you have in that camera?? fantastic..
50mm/1.2 It is a great lens!
Terrific… you are blessed and then we are… thanks..
Pretty darn cute!
Very cute! Do you have a vase mat you created with this teacup motif that you can show us?
Coming soon…In time for Valentine’s Day!
Will be stitching that today for sure on the quilt I’m making design decisions about.
Thank you Lori!!
Darling!
Holy cow. What weight thread did you use? Looks great on the purple, and so cute!
28 wt Aurifil cotton-one of my favorites!
I can see that when my house is back to having a sewing room, I will need to spend some money. 😉
I will be tryjng this with the next quilt