I made these little place mats and napkins back in July when Lila and I were having daily (and often twice daily) tea on the front porch, complete with hilarious grownup-ish conversation. It’s another one of those projects thatβs been on my list forever, but I’m glad I held out for Briar Rose, because I think those little pink strawberries were just what our tea parties were waiting for.
The place mats are reversible, with Essex yarn-dyed linen in Flax on the back, along with a little gingham/strawberry patch. And strawberry-gingham-rickrack napkins to match.
It was all super easy to make – I fused fleece to one side the place mats to give them a more substantial feel, but otherwise we’re just talking about sewing two rectangles together and top stitching the whole thing closed. And I looked at this tutorial from Film in the Fridge for the napkins.
In case anyone’s interested in the dimensions (I played around a bit to get them just the size I wanted), the napkins are 6 inch squares, and the place mats are 7.75 x 10 inches. Just right for the kiddie table.
My favorite part is how they tuck inside the little tea set suitcase, with built-in elastic bands (meant for the tray) to hold them in place. Yep, elastic bands…these are the things that make me happy…
I love them; very adorable, and the fabic is so cute π Would love to make some for my daugther, she’s into teaparties as well. Also I wonder if the Polka Dot tea set can be shipped to Denmark…
Anita/Denmark
Perfect!
Utterly and completely in love!
umm i was prepared for that tea set to be like $60.00…not even close! that is the cutest kid’s tea party i’ve ever seen. you’ve made it even more special. here i thought you’d reached your peak cuteness with the ‘tea bags’ that really looked like tea bags.
still haven’t made those tea bags–probably should get on that π
Your additions to the tea party are perfect! Your choice of fabrics is so delightful! This completes a real keepsake for your family! So pretty!!
Oh so super sweet π
Well how adorable is that! I might just have to shop for a tea set ; )
I love the placemats and napkins. Such brilliant fabric choice, briar rose is perfect. Placemats have been on my to do list for some time…must get a wriggle on!
This is just the sweetest set, I know what I will be getting Sarah for Christmas now!
OH MY GOODNESS! You are just so sweet and adorable! And so are those little place mats and napkins, so so sweet π
Gah, the cuteness!!! I want to come over and have a tea party with you guys π
Absolutely adorable – love them! Also totally love that table and chair set – any chance you’d be willing to share where they came from?
thanks, Anni! it’s the MINNEN table/chairs from Ikea – but we got them several years ago and it doesn’t look like they carry them anymore π¦
Suuuuper cute!
This is ridiculously adorable! What a great use for the briar rose fabric π
Oh well isn’t that the cutest little tea set ever?? I need to stash more Briar Rose before it’s gone; this is just too perfect. Gotta say though, I was surprised to see such a splash of PINK on your blog this morning! Hehe.
How completely gorgeous!!! My cups of teas are frequently sabotaged by little girls with little cups!!
altogether amazingly sweet!
My goodness, tea could never be more adorable than this!
Hi! So super cute. Where did the wooden cake come from? That is awesome!
thanks! it’s made by plan toys, we love it! http://www.amazon.com/Plan-Toys-Planactivity-Cake-Play/dp/B005DD9GGS
I have been meaning to comment, I made the teabags you did as we have the same spotted tea set, but stupidly, I made them while the tea set was still wrapped up to give our daughter, and when it was all opened I realised how teeny tiny the cups are!! So my tea bags are too large and remain unused, waiting for me to resize which I have not got around to doing! I even filled them with bits of tea as you suggested!!
aw that’s great! mine are actually too big for those tiny tea cups, too. we just pretend to seep the bags in the teapot and serve from there π
So sweet!!! I just order the tea set π next month i’ll be able to order the cake =D (one step at a time he he)
Thank you so much for so sweet idea!!!
what a sweet idea, indeed. My little Bug would absolutely adore this. I guess I know what our next sewing project will be. π Thanks!