Thursday, August 16, 2007

a tea towel for the camper

While camping at the lake, I was happy to sit overlooking the water and work on this embroidered towel. I used a pattern from Sublime Stitching called Camp Out! I followed Jody's example and added ric rac across the bottom ~ only I think hers came out much better. Does my ric rac look a little too large??
Anyway, it was a fun design to work, and I'm definitely going to make some more.

37 comments:

  1. How cute! Your rick-rack's perfect.

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  2. Love it! And no, the rick-rack is great!

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  3. Adorable - the rick rack makes it! Love the colours Deb.

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  4. Anonymous7:55 PM

    I love it! What a great idea.

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  5. The towel is so cute I may have to make some for my girlfriend for christmas.

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  6. I love that pattern! We are former campers but my sister still camps and that would make a wonderful gift for her. I'm going to keep an eye out for the pattern. I'm so glad you shared the info. And your towel looks great!

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  7. Nah....the ric rac is perfect....
    Deb--I've been meaning to ask where you found that twill that looks like measuring tape? You wrapped it around the apron pkg...and I have been looking for more of it ever since.
    ny.mimi.5@gmail.com

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  8. Oh, this is just adorable! I will have to find that pattern and make one for our friends who are work campers. And the rick rack adds the perfect finishing touch!

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  9. So cute! I think your rick-rack is just right. It brings out the blue embroidery! I love it!

    Kelli

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  10. So cute! It's perfect!

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  11. Absolutely toooooo cute!! and the ric rac is purfect!!

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  12. Sorry, typo - I mean perfect!!

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  13. Beautiful, stitches--- love the close up photos... what is it about rick-rack that makes me smile.

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  14. Anonymous6:02 AM

    What a cute towel and I think the rick-rack looks great!

    Manuela

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  15. The rick-rack looks great! Don't you just love Sublime Stitching? I've been stitching tea towels with patterns from the book. I 'plan' to do some for Christmas gifts this year, but so far they have all ended up in my own kitchen!

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  16. I agree with all the other posts - I think it's perfect. And I, too, will be making one for my camping friends!

    Karen in DE

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  17. The towel is adorable and the rick-rack reminds me of the water and is perfect for the little camper.

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  18. That is adorable just the way it is. I love rick-rack and yours is NOT too large.

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  19. Deb,
    Oh!! This is so cute! My parents have this wonderful Mini-Winnie camper and this would be just the pattern to make for them. I LOVE the ric-rac and think it's the perfect touch!

    ~Jody

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  20. Anonymous8:16 PM

    I think the the towel came out perfect! The ricrac is a great addition.

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  21. How cute! I just love towels that have personality. You did such a nice job. Thanks for sharing it with us. You inspire me to get going on some embroidery projects. ~Adrienne~

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  22. Anonymous11:46 AM

    Too cute!!! Clicked over to see the rest of the pattern, too. I think the rick rack is perfect!

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  23. Oh, i want that book!! I have to buy it soon, because i really want to learn how to make simpel but yet fun embroidery. And this is fun :) Smiling...It is lovely Deb!
    And i wanted to congratulate with your sister, and what a fantastic suprise!
    Enjoy the weekend Deb, Aina

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  24. Anonymous3:05 PM

    Love the tea towel. I like the size of the ric-rac. It looks like the camper is next to the river. :)

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  25. I have never thought of making tea towels but this looks so good - It's great! The rick rack is a great idea and adds to the design!

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  26. Too cute!!!
    I like the large rick rack, it makes the perfect edge!

    Kimberly :)

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  27. Omigosh, that is precious! Love it!

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  28. I just found your blog ,how neat.
    I like your towel. I am working on towels also. Fun huh?:o)
    Blessings,
    Lib

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  29. Absolutely the cutest towel I've ever seen. I've got that book and have yet to use it. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  30. Anonymous11:06 AM

    What a wonderful idea..I bought a stack of tea towels that are just waiting for some sewing! This might do the trick! Thanks for the idea

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  31. Anonymous3:04 PM

    This has got to be the CUTEST towel EVER!!!!

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  32. I love the tea towel. I am mostly a machine embroider and have a patter similar to that. I love your though. You should market that pattern.

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  33. Anonymous8:41 PM

    LOVE IT! Came across it from MJF.

    Miss Theresa

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  34. Anonymous2:05 PM

    Love it! So cute.

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Thank you for taking time to leave a comment--I love reading each and every one! I will try to answer any questions you have in the comment section. Due to the amount of spam, I am sadly no longer able to accept Anonymous comments....Kindly, Deb

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