RE: https://mastodon.social/@rgarner/116125493792013543
As a break from complicated sewing (making a silk satin lining and handstitching it into my quilted jacket, which I feel like I have been doing for the past several centuries) I made a mini felt ornament for a friend using applique and embroidery. One of my most enjoyable makes so far this year!
The sun rays are colonial knots using 4, 2, and 1 strand of embroidery floss, respectively. The pith of the orange slices is satin stitch and split stitch. The ornament is lightly stuffed with cut-up fabric scraps.
"Twabs"
Teableau for 02/20/26
That's what crabs were called by certain small persons in my household, so now we all call them that.
#Tea #Crabs #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #BarleyTea #MugiCha #MetalArt #Applique #Basketry #Fiestaware #Figurines #Handmade #Sewing
"Gnome For the Holidays"
Teableau for 12/26/25
My mother-in-law adored gnomes. In her honor, I always incorporate them into Christmas.
#Tea #Gnomes #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #HerbalTea #Handmade #Sewing #RockPainting #Applique #Christmas #December #Flannel #Twinings #Winter
"Came The Solstice"
Teableau for 12/22/25
"Make a vow when Solstice comes:
To find the Light in everyone
Keep the faith and bang the drum
On the longest night of the year."
~Mary Chapin Carpenter
#Tea #Solstice #Teableau #TeaCozy #TeaCosy #GreenTea #JasmineTea #StashTeas #Christmas #December #Sewing #Handmade #Applique