Originally I thought I'd go for a New Zealand theme - there is a tradition here (and in other parts of the commonwealth) to buy tea towels as souvenirs. But, I really couldn't find a vintage one that caught my eye and I didn't fancy buying a new one.
I found some inspiration on Etsy and have purchased two vintage towels online. I'm not sure which one I will use (maybe I'll do two), it depends on how I go with colour matching. Sometimes vintage colours can be hard to match.
One tea towel has a Christmas theme and I thought it would be fun to make a wall hanging that could come out each year. The other has fantastic colours and owls. Both are a bit kitschy and have bright bold graphics. I can't wait until they arrive so I can have a close look and start shopping for fabrics.
Oh, I like the Christmas idea! But the owl towel is appealing, too. Glad it isn't my decision!
ReplyDeleteNear idea Laurina... Can't wait to see what you do...
ReplyDeleteOh, they are both great! Love the colors in them. It will be fun, whichever one you start with.
ReplyDeleteThey are both fantastic! I keep thinking I want to find a wonder Christmas-themed tea towel and you really did find one. I had the same hesitation waiting for mine to arrive in the mail because I wanted to see the colors alive and in person before making a decision.
ReplyDeleteOMG!!! Love love love those owls!!!
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you have a tough decision to make as both are darling!
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