How to Quilt a Teacup Motif

February 6, 2018
Teacup Motif, Machine Quilting, Lori Kennedy

Teacup Motif, Machine Quilting, Lori KennedyGood 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.

Teacup Motif, Machine Quilting, Lori Kennedy

 

Stitch a straight line to create the top of the teacup.

Teacup Motif, Machine Quilting, Lori Kennedy

 

Stitch a half circle-from right to left, stitching near, but not on top of the previous line of stitching.

Teacup Motif, Machine Quilting, Lori Kennedy

Closely echo stitch the top line, to the center.
Teacup Motif, Machine Quilting, Lori Kennedy
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.

Teacup Motif, Machine Quilting, Lori Kennedy

Add a small semi-circle handle and echo stitch the handle, then echo stitch down to the next cup to add another handle.

Echo stitch the top teacup and a few stitches down the right side.

Embellish a single teacup by adding a few swirls and twirls as you echo stitch the top of the cup.

Teacup Motif, Machine Quilting, Lori Kennedy

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 .

 

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24 comments

  • Cynthia Stanton

    I will be tryjng this with the next quilt

  • Holy cow. What weight thread did you use? Looks great on the purple, and so cute!

    • WordPress.com Support

      28 wt Aurifil cotton-one of my favorites!

      • susan hilsenbeck

        I can see that when my house is back to having a sewing room, I will need to spend some money. 😉

  • Darling!

  • Phyllis

    Will be stitching that today for sure on the quilt I’m making design decisions about.
    Thank you Lori!!

  • Lorraine Doyno Evans

    Very cute! Do you have a vase mat you created with this teacup motif that you can show us?

  • Pretty darn cute!

  • Marta

    Really love them !! what kind of lens do you have in that camera?? fantastic..

  • Debbie Horton

    Over the top! And perfect to “hide” in my grand daughter’s quilt who still loves to have tea parties

  • Connie Dodd

    That is so cute!

  • Donna Belisle

    Another great gift you share.

  • Judy Chastain

    That’s such a cute motif! I’ll have to try it.

  • Elizabeth

    Super cute! Thank you for sharing.

  • Regina

    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.

  • Charm

    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!

  • Kaylene

    I love the tea cup quilting. You are so talented and we are so grateful that you share with us. Thank you!

  • Jackson M. Watkins

    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 cups ???? gorgeous ♥

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