Kaisley Rose Fabric Tour Tulip Table Runner and Tea Cozy

Happy Friday - welcome to the Poppie Cotton Kaisley Rose Fabric Tour! I am thrilled to be today's stop on the tour - thank you for visiting. I have several pieces to share: a table runner, a tea cozy, a couple mug rugs, and two tea towels...all created with the new Kaisley Rose fabric collection. I had so much fun putting on my quilt designer hat and working on several kitchen project ideas with these gorgeous prints. When I first saw this collection (a few months ago), I instantly thought of a table runner and tea cozy. This new collection has lovely nature motifs, a gorgeous alphabet, and whimsical roses...all done in a striking color pallet. I truly enjoyed working on these cheerful projects - these prints are just "so me" and make me smile! So, let's take a look at what I created...

Tulip Table Runner
At the heart of my kitchen collection is a springy table runner. My Tulip Table Runner is made up with simple four-patch blocks and appliqued tulips. I used fusible applique and attached the pieces with a blanket stitch. The exquisite details in this fabric collection really shine and the colors just bring it all together! This floral table runner measures 33" L x 12" W and can be enlarged by adding additional blocks. I used Poppie Cotton Country Confetti in Strawberry Lemonade for the sashing/border and backing.

Cloud Nine Tea Cozy
The showstopper in this collection is a patchwork tea cozy. I fussy cut small squares from each print to show off the magnificent details - I wanted to showcase the delicate motifs. The bunnies, deer, birdies and bees really spoke to me...so for the back, I used the Sofia print in red, that way I can admire the entire nature scene. I used coordinating hand-dyed 3/4" twill tape by Lady Dot Creates for the lifting tab and lined my cozy with  Poppie Cotton Country Confetti in Strawberry Lemonade. This piece makes my heart sing!

Alphabet House Mug Rugs
To bring the collection together, I created a mug rug design. It features the tulips from the table runner and a cottage designed from the house in the Sofia fabric print. Again, I used the fusible applique method with a blanket stitch to attach the pieces. I added mini rick rack to the house roof and a teeny tiny button for the door knob. I thought the Mia print (alphabet) was perfect for the cottage. I made two different colorways to show off more prints in this collection...and I plan to make a couple more. I can see this design being done in wool - wouldn't that be extra cute?! - I'll have to find time to dig through my wool stash and play!

Tenderhearted Tea Towels
To complete my set, I decided to spruce up some tea towels. I used a couple heavy plaid tea towels purchased from a quilt shop. I added a strips of fabric from the standout Sofia print to each towel and accented each with hand-dyed rick rack from Lady Dot Creates. These happy towels are the perfect addition to my kitchen - the fabric banners are such a lovely finishing touch and make the room feel cozy and inviting...

I hope you have enjoyed this stop on the fabric tour - thank you for visiting. I will work on patterns for any/all of these designs, if there is interest - drop me a comment or e-mail, if you would like to see a pattern available.

Could you feel the love and joy I put into each piece?! I am already working on quilt ideas for the next Poppie Cotton fabric tour in May...it is for the upcoming Farm Girls Unite collection...and it is STUNNING. 

If you make a project from the Kaisley Rose fabric collection featured in this post, I would love to hear from you...happy sewing and quilting!