Do you remember the dish towels from our book, Applique With Attitude? I've been using mine in the new kitchen!
These dishtowels are appliqued with big stitches in perle cotton – fast and cute. I've been meaning to share with you what I learned from the Prescenia folks about their threads at quilt market.
Prescencia perle cotton is colorfast and bleach-fast. It doesn't shrink. These are things I knew but it's nice to see that it's really true when I wash and dry projects made with it in my very own washer and dryer :-). You can read more on this page.
I pre-washed the towels and the fabric before I appliqued the shapes. Gotta say – I love using them!

Oh my goodness I have not looked at the book but those towels are super beautiful. So different than anything out there ! They must look so pretty with the quilt on that aqua painted wall nearby ??
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Yes, they look good in just about every room! However, they mostly stay in the kitchen :-).
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Ultra-cute!! And useful too – jackpot! Nice job….
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where did you get the tea towels?
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I had to order them from Moda. I had them for a while on the site, but they didnt really sell. I suppose if enough people want some, I can order them again. Let me know…
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I would like some….. wait, are they woven or terry cloth? and about how much $$… Christmas will be here soon. get started on the gifts would be wonderful.
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The towels are a great addition to that wonderful kitchen. Have enjoyed seeing the makeover. I love the fact that the thread is colorfast. I have made three quilts in the last year and a half for toddler great nieces and nephews. Used that thread for big stitch quilting on them knowing they could safely be washed time and again!
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Your kitchen is really beautiful. I love your dish towels.
Thanks for sharing.
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They are cotton. Ill get some ordered Monday and should have them on the site soon. Dont feel obligated to buy them – its something I should have online anyway.
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Those tulips look like they could be in a fun cartoon as South American samba dancers. They just make me happy.
All of your designs are joyful. Thanks.
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