How to make Christmas tea Towels

Christmas Tea Towels are a great way to get into the Christmas spirit! Make them as gifts for your friends and family, or to decorate your Kitchen with!

This project is suitable for any skill level and before you know it, you too will have an adorable set of appliqued Christmas Tea Towels!

Let’s Get Started!

Materials:

1. AccuQuilt GO! Big, GO!, GO! Baby or GO! Me Fabric Cutter
2. AQ55097 GO! Cupcake die
3. AQ55333 GO! Owl die
4. AQ55675 GO! Owl Accessories die
5. GO! Reindeer Cupcake Embroidery by V-stitch Designs
6. GO! Snowman Cupcake Embroidery by V-Stitch Designs
7. GO! Santa Cupcake Embroidery by V-Stitch Designs</li>
8. AccuQuilt GO! Cutting Mat 6” x 12” and 6” x 6”
9. 3 Purchased Tea Towels
10. Embroidery machine – we used a PFAFF for this project
11. Fabric for applique with fusible web attached
12. Embroidery threads to match
13. Tearaway stabiliser

HINT: When using my PFAFF sewing machine, I love to use my Metal Hoop. The Metal hoop not only allows for quick and easy hooping, the fabric, is not damaged in the process. You can also use your iron without the fear of melting or damaging your hoop

Reindeer Cupcake:

1. Set your sewing machine to embroidery mode as per instructions.
2. Using AQ55097 GO! Cupcake die, cut 1 x cupcake bottom and 1 x cupcake top rounded from fabric.
3. Using AQ55675 GO! Owl Accessories die, cut 2 x antler/feet.
4. Mark the placement position of your die on your tea towel. Hoop with tearaway with your preferred method.
5. Attach hoop to your machine and follow the instructions included with the design to embroider.
6. Once completed, remove from machine and hoop. Tidy up any loose threads and remove excess tearaway.
7. Enjoy using your new Reindeer Cupcake Tea Towel.

Snowman Cupcake:

1. Set your sewing machine to embroidery mode as per instructions.
2. Using AQ55097 GO! Cupcake die, cut 1 x cupcake bottom and 1 x cupcake top rounded from fabric.
3. Using AQ55333 GO! Owl die, cut out 1x 1 3/8” circle.
4. Mark the placement position of your die on your tea towel. Hoop with tearaway with your preferred method.
5. Attach hoop to your machine and follow instructions included with the design to embroider.
6. Once completed, remove from machine and hoop. Tidy up any loose threads and remove tearaway.
7. Enjoy using your new Snowman Cupcake Tea Towel.

Santa Cupcake

1. Set your sewing machine to embroidery mode as per instructions.
2. Using AQ55097 GO! Cupcake die, cut 1 x cupcake bottom and 1 x cupcake top rounded from fabric.
3. Mark the placement position of your die on your tea towel. Hoop with tearaway with your preferred method.
4. Attach hoop to your machine and follow instructions included with the design to embroider.
5. Once completed, remove from machine and hoop. Tidy up any loose threads and remove tearaway.
6. Enjoy using your new Santa Cupcake Tea Towel.

Congratulations on finishing your tea towels!

Now that you have completed these, why not try some other appliques on tea-towels, or even make matching aprons, cushions and more to decorate your house for Christmas!