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Scented Tea Pot Stand
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How to sew a quilted teapot stand with added scent
I always use a teapot stand because I have never yet owned a teapot that didn't leak. There probably is one out there somewhere, but it's never come my way. With a teapot stand, the stain goes on the fabric, which can be washed, not the work surface.However, the idea of a scented teapot stand was new to me and I think it's a brilliant idea. Many thanks to Sue for sending in the suggestion.
I used a simple 4 triangle pattern so that I would have 4 pockets to add the scent to.
Take a 6" square of each of 2 fabrics and cut each square across both diagonals to make 8 triangles. Using 2 triangles of each fabric, place them as shown. Sew 2 triangles together at a time, then sew the pairs of triangles together to make 2 squares.
Place each square on a square of wadding and backing fabric and sew along the diagonals to hold everything together. This leaves you 4 pockets in which to add the scent.
I used whole cloves in one of the squares and dried lavender in the other one. The idea is that the heat of the teapot will release the aroma from whatever you have used. An occasional bang with a spoon or something similar will also do the trick.
Baste all round the edge before you add the binding - otherwise you will have cloves falling in your lap while you are sewing, as I did. Although my sewing room smells gorgeous now!
I suspect that there are other spices that could be used - I intend to try bits of cinammon sticks in the next one I make.
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