Sunday, November 27, 2011

A Spot of Tea Anyone?

Yesterday I had every intention of finishing off this little pillow…but when I teamed it up with the background fabric…the white wool was just TOOOO white…I wanted it off white and stained..sort of like Molly!P1160304

So I made up a pot of tea (with 5 bags)…scrunched up the wool pillow top…and set it to steep a bit…

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Then I rinced it and towel dried it till damp…

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..and set it outside to catch a few rays…(the Christmas girl looks a little shocked, don’t you think?)

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Now for the final test…aaahhhh…much better!  It is a nice mottled off white…just like Molly! (and we didn’t even interrupt her sleep!)

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Maybe I will get this finished TODAY??  But first we are off to the COD and then it’s laundry day…

Last night we went to a Mexican FEAST prepare by our wonderful neighbours, Al and Lolita…blogging friends of my husband!  I have to tell you that the food was OUT OF THIS WORLD delicious!!

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Have a look…but be prepared to drool…

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YIKES!!  We better plan lots of HIKES this week…just look at those desserts!!  But a gal’s got to keep up her strength…right? 

Thanks SO much, Al and Lolita!  I am still full this morning!(…that’s what happens when you eat TWO…of EVERYTHING!)

Have a SUNNY SUNDAY and happy Quilting!

Posted by paulette at 6:53 AM

10 comments:

  1. AnnaNovember 27, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Paulette I just love reading your post...quilting and the good life. I wish Lolita was my neighbor! Love the tea idea and looks like Molli didn't care at all. lol

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  2. WoolenSailsNovember 27, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I just love that pattern and did go to our folk store, but she didn't have any good ones. At this rate, I have to finish what i have and one for me from last years magazine, so maybe I can hit a sale up north and get the patterns in the sale rack;)

    We are having beautiful weather, so another walk for me, then I can come home and eat more food, haha.

    Debbie

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  3. WendyNovember 27, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I love using tea to make a project warmer. The food looks so good, that gives me some ideas for dinner tonight.

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  4. KarenNovember 27, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Have you seen The Little Girls patterns at Daisy Cottage Quilting? They remind me of your wool girl. I purchased all the patterns.
    http://daisycottagequilting.com/store/#ecwid:keywords=little%20girls%20block&mode=search&offset=0&sort=relevance

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  5. LesleyNovember 27, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Love the toning down with the tea. I too used the tea approach twice in the last couple of weeks for some small projects...it really does the trick!

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  6. DarleneNovember 27, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    A spot of tea was an excellent idea. It's adorable.

    Yummy feast with your friends.

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  7. Kim D.November 27, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Your pillow is adorable! You sure are daring for sticking the whole thing in the tea. With my luck the red fabric would bleed.

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  8. CardygirlNovember 27, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    L love tea & coffee dying fabrics...just takes the brightness away!

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  9. Shirley--Knot-y Embroidery LadyNovember 27, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Now, was that Earl Grey or Lipton's tea bags?

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  10. Sue and DougNovember 27, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    nice work on the pillow..and you are such a polite dinner guest eating two of everything!!!

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