I have had a DIY TeePee on my to-make list for years now! When Meaghan and Lindsay of Hawthorne Threads asked me to participate in a Blog Hop for their new in-house fabric line Forest Fables, of course I said yes. We bounced around a few ideas and then I remembered my TeePee idea and everyone was excited!
I have followed Hawthorne Threads for years so I knew they sold designer fabric but I really had no idea that they had so many of their own fabric lines that they printed themselves! The best part is they print the fabric to order so they never run out :) When I received the fabric it felt different than usual quilting cotton, they sent a note about washing and about using a finer needle since their thread count is so high. I always prewash when making clothing but this TeePee won’t ever be washed so I worked with it how it was, which was awesome since the fabric is somewhat stiff after printing.
Their newest line, Forest Fables was inspired by the classic tales of “Three Billy Goats Gruff” and “Chicken Little”, as well as handcrafted embroidery and paper cutting. As soon as I read that I was all in haha! I love the blush and mustard colors in the Harvest Palette. I obviously had to go with the Folk Tails for the main body and I accented with Floral Stitch for the door.
I did a little bit of “DIY TeePee Research” and it seemed like all the ones that I found online that I like originated from this one HERE. The tutorial is great and worked perfectly for me! I love when I don’t have to reinvent the wheel :) I was inspired by a few solid lace TeePees I have seen in blogland so I wanted to incorporate some lace in mine too. I traced out a pattern piece for the panels that I found in the tutorial but I just hacked it on the top part. I cut fabric panels of the bottom pattern piece and lace panels for the top (don’t forget seam allowances on both pieces). Then I sewed them together, ironed the lace toward the fabric side and top stitched. From there I could just follow the original tutorial just the same.
I was originally going to make my own bias tape but I had been hoarding that gold tape for almost a year and this project seemed perfect!
Lastly, I added some “Bohemian Flair” to the top. I wrapped yarn around the top and attached it with hot glue.
I used some more fabric from the line and a scrap of gold that I had to make some hanging embroidery hoops. I also did a little fabric bunting out of long scraps that I had.
We basically all (the kids and I) love it! And the fabric couldn’t be more perfect! Let me know if you have any other questions about the TeePee! But now for the best part…
A GIVEAWAY!… One lucky reader is going to win a Forest Fables Fat Quarter Bundle in the Harvest color way!
Be sure to check out all of the other fabulous blogger on the blog hop!
Monday, December 7th – Brooklyn Pattern Co.
Tuesday, December 8th – Clover and Violet
Wednesday, December 9th – Taylor Made
Thursday, December 10th – Film in the Fridge
Friday, December 11th – Hawthorne Threads
A Tardis quilt for my son-in-law is next on my quilt. Thanks for the giveaway. I love your teepee!
thanks so much! that quilt sounds amazing!
I am finished up a tree skirt for my tree.
i need to do that haha!
Pajamas are on my list.
I’m working on making some bags and pouches for gifts.
Love the teepee, I want one!
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Such an adorable and creative project!
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THANK YOU!
i am making zip pouches and fabric baskets. love the tipi.
I’m going to make a Kaffe Fassett quilt!!!
This fabric would be great for pillows with a pocket for a book.
Making doll clothes and pj.
I’m planning a bed quilt for my granddaughter’s birthday. I’d love to use this fabric in it! Your teepee looks like great fun!
Your tee pee is lovely. I love the lace that you incorporated into it. I need to make a new quillow, my current one has seen better days. Thank you for sharing, and the giveaway.
I have so many quilts on my to-do list… all I need is lots of time!
I am just finishing up the last of several tote bags which I made as Christmas gifts
my husband loves bears and I’ve long thought about making a Bear Claw quilt for him to have in his office. Perhaps 2016 will be the year!
I’m making quilts for the grandkids.
A baby quilt for a friend.
I have a baby quilt on my to-do list. Thanks for the chance to win.
I am finishing a Hunry Caterpillar quilt for my grandson!
Oh how fun! What a unique project – thank you for sharing how you put it together. Well, I’ve got a quilt to make for my new nephew, a throw for my Dad and I’m supposed to be working on the Farmer’s Wife QAL (but am so far behind I doubt I’ll ever catch up).
Very creative project! I just love all the little details you added – I’m sure you kids will remember it and someday tell their children about the tepee you made. I’m currently starting two quilts, a baby boy quilt and a throw for my Dad. Thanks for sharing your process!
My next project is to finish my first project which is a sew as you go quit. I have all the blocks made but it says to put them together with hand stitching but //////////////i’m afraid it will fall apart with the first washing.
Working on Christmas stockings and jammies right now! :)
I would like to make a baby quilt and an apron.
From one Taylor to another, Merry Christmas. Also, I have to finish a quilt for my nieces present.
A skirt for myself and a dress for my daughter…
I am kinda new to sewing. I want to finish my first quilt. These teepees have been on my list too. I thought they would be fun for a little reading corner for the kids.
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I want to make little zipper bags from laminated fabric for my friends and family.
Hello! I was wondering what happens when it rains. Do you pack it away? What kind of material do you think we can use so that we don’t get water inside? Thank you so much for the eye candy!