Over the past few weeks I've been working on another project on my long list of Norwegian kits, this one is also by the Norwegian designer AnnAKa - this is called Kaffeslabberas and was bought as a kit back in 2012 from Lapp-Elisa in Sweden. The pattern suggests machine applique, however I decided to use the Apliquick method of hand applique for the coffee cups and cup cakes - using Hugs n' Kisses brand of applique paper and a Sewline gluestick. The coffee cups were a little bit tricky around the inside of the handle, although I was pleased with how they've turned out. The "cherry" on the top of the cup cake is a cute little Suffolk Puff. ..
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...once the blocks were pieced together, the borders were added and the runner was machine quilted in very simple lines, using an Aurifil 40wt thread in a pale grey colour for the top and a dark brown thread in the bobbin to blend in with backing fabric. The applique shapes were then held in place with a few spots of Roxanne's Basting Glue, then hand stitched to secure them. The original pattern uses ric-rac trimming however I decided to use some vintage lace, which was hand stitched to the runner in a matching colour thread, followed by a narrow single fold binding. As well as a table runner, there were enough fabrics in the kit to make a set of matching placemats too...
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...although I'd finished this project last week, this is the first chance I've had to take a photograph. Oh and the cheese scones were homemade first thing this morning, as I have got some very special friends coming round for coffee today. Another project has now been ticked off that long list of Norwegian kits, I wonder which one will be next!
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