Tutorial - Make Tea to Aid Your Digestion

Still recovering from food you enjoyed over the holidays?
 
Tutorial at Creative Homemaking Blog

"All the heavy food and piles of cookies and cakes at holidays took a toll on me. I’m not used to eat that much and I normally don’t have so many sweets in such a short period of time so after a couple of meals my tummy decided to give up on me. I felt all bloated and heavy ever since and suffered in silence before I remembered about this amazing de bloating tea recipe made with fennel and anise seeds, ginger and lemon zest".... Read more

Tutorial - Folding Heart Mug Rug Envelope

Carry in your bag, hang as a decoration, or give as a gift for a special friend

Tutorial at Ella & Nesta's Little Room

"How about a Mug Rug you can fold up into an envelope? Slip a tea bag inside and you have a fun present or a special way to lay the table for a tea party! We came up with this idea thanks to Ombretta at A Sunday morning with. A few days ago she posted free printables to make paper heart shaped envelopes. We decided to use her template to make a fabric Folding Heart Rug Mug. Ombretta kindly accepted to let us write a tutorial linking to her free printable".... Read more

Tutorial - Make a Tea Tag for Valentine's Day

To hold a few tea bags or use for luggage tags

 

Tutorial at Sew Fab Sew Blog

"In this tutorial, you will sew up a heart-shaped Tea Tag.The approximate finished size is just under 4" x 6." Begin by printing out the photo with a heart template below. Not only is the tag itself a useful accessory, but throw in a few tea bags to make it a thoughtful and relaxing gift".... Read more

Tutorial - Valentine Tea Bag and Envelope

Put a special message inside or a tiny gift

Tutorial at One O Blog

"Welcome to a new series of posts dedicated to saying “I love you” in crafty cute ways. This week there was a big issue going on, trying to become blogger editor at our fave decor magazine. Sometimes wishes come true but we have to give them the chance to do so. As you might have learnt from last year, I’m not too much into a make-everythjng-heart-shaped-and-pink kind of mood, so we’ll keep this stylishly black & white. Today we’re honoring British tradition, tweaking the cup of tea into a cup of love".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Pretzel Teabag Anchor

Pretzels have a rich history in many cultures

Tutorial at Speckled Sydney Blog

"Warm up the modelling clay by rolling in your hands for a minute or so. Work on a non porous surface. Shape your pretzel. The bigger the pretzel, the more knots. Rest pretzels on baking paper & leave to dry 24 hours.  Water down acrylic paint to the consistency of pancake mix".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Tea Cosy Set

Felt cosies are easy to sew and decorate

Tutorial at Ella and Nesta's Little Room Blog

"Fed up with all the bad weather? We are! Can't wait for Spring to start? We've made something to cheer ourselves up and keep our tea warm at the same time: the Cosy Tea Set. Here's our tutorial and free template to download so you can make your own matching Tea and Mug Cosy".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Reversible Tea Cozy

Tea is my hot drink of choice

Tea Cozy Tutorial at Made by Me in Red Blog

"With a promise of explaining how I did the tea cozy, I’ll try my best to show you.  Sewing tea cozies became an obsession for me long before I knew what I was doing on a sewing machine. Therefore, some of my methods may be unorthodox.  As a fussier person at this age, I’d probably do a few things better.  However, I wanted you to see how I made the one shown with my Valentine’s Day pictures.  Keep in mind, teapots come in different sizes".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Teapot Cosy

Can be completed in an hour or so

Cosy Tutorial at Spoonful of Sugar Blog

"I love Melody Miller's Retro Clock Fabric and was pleased to spot some at my local quilt store.  It is the perfect fabric for a Tea Cosy - as it is always Time for Tea! With the start of spring, I am imagining some lovely relaxing days reading outside in the sun with my Teapot close to hand. If you would like to make your own Tea Cosy, it is a easy project suitable for a beginner sewer".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Fabric Covered Box

Adding dividers is a nice touch

Fabric Covered Box Tutorial at Oop-Lah Blog

"First decide on the size of of your box: width, depth, height. Then measure and draw out the lines on cardboard. You will need: 2  pieces for the lid and base (width by depth) 2 pieces for front and back (width by height) 2 pieces for sides (height by depth (depth minus 0.5 cm) ".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Tea Party in a Box

Fun Gift Idea

Tea Party in a Box Tutorial at Make the Best of Everything Blog

"My oldest friend, Alexis always sends me the most thoughtful gifts for Christmas and my birthday.  She also always mails me fantastic books after she is done reading them.  I have made some cute gifts on my blog, but I always thought that the gifts I gave Alexis were not as thoughtful as the ones she has sent me.  Since I had a cute idea, and some extra time.  I made her a " Tea Party in a box for her birthday!  I know its not a competition between us for who sends the most creative presents.  But her friendship is a gift, and I wanted to show her that".... Read more

Tutorial - How to Make a Tea Bag Wallet

I am giving away one of these too!

Tea Bag Wallet Tutorial at Fabric Fascination Blog

"One thing I remember about being a child is playing hard.  We would stay outside from morning until dusk, totally engrossed in a project or game. Sewing can be like that too.  Sometimes I just want to play and make something new, fast, and fun - like this tea wallet....This is a serger project, which should take under a half hour to make.  You can also make this wallet using a standard sewing machine, but the construction will be slightly different".... Read more