for the coffee
I decided that our coffee plunger needed a winter outfit, for these chilly mornings. So I made this one for her from that lovely Liberty cord Charlotte sent me, some dark brown wool and thick green gingham as backing. I added a layer of flannel inside, and two vintage buttons with little elastic loops for fastening.
Altogether pleasing. And it really does keep my strong black coffee warmer for longer. Clearly, I'm all about the little things.
I'm looking forward to doing some warmer-weather sewing in the near future. Marcelle very kindly sent me a pattern this week: it's New Look 6725 (she sent it after I admired hers) and has some nice tunic tops and a dress design inside- and I think that making something like that with nice summery fabric will be very good for my mood.
And some very good news this week is that my dear friend Helen is back blogging again after a break. Visit her at stripy sock studio for some colour and inspiration.
I am so amazed that you seem so settled and onto it. I would still be on the chair freaking out about going to the shops or something!
Posted by: kielz | January 25, 2008 at 12:05 PM
brilliant. lovely use of the pretty green vintage buttons, they literally tie it all together perfectly.
so...how many cups of strong black coffee are you keeping warm in there? am about to make a pot myself, get the day started properly!
Posted by: Lisa | January 25, 2008 at 12:46 PM
The coffee pot warmer looks great Melissa, do you have a decent pile of fabric yet beside the machine? Watch out for another parcel coming your way!
Posted by: Tamsin | January 25, 2008 at 01:10 PM
Whoops, that wasn't Tamsin, that was me.Tamsin must have used this window last !!
Posted by: Sally Anne | January 25, 2008 at 01:14 PM
That coffee maker is just lovely - I love all of your fabric choices, and the buttons!
Thanks for the plug, too!
Thinking of you - dear one.
Posted by: Helen | January 25, 2008 at 01:41 PM
wunderbar! I am finally gettign aroudn to finsihign a tea cosy...nothign liek a chill in the air to get one productive!
Posted by: mims | January 25, 2008 at 02:30 PM
Oh my goodness! That's so weird! Hop over to my blog and see what I made yesterday!! Too, too wwired!! x
Posted by: alison | January 25, 2008 at 04:54 PM
What a clever idea. I love looking at your blog even though you are so far away. Your house and site by the fjord is amazing. XXX
Posted by: Trisha Findlay | January 25, 2008 at 05:52 PM
I made one of these a few years ago for our French press, too. I loved it and had tons of fun designing it. My husband hated it. Come to find out, he actually LIKES the coffee getting cold. Thusly, he can imbibe it quickly.
He takes the joy out of everything.
I like yours! I hope you enjoy many, many HOT cups of coffee from it :)
Posted by: Tinuviel | January 25, 2008 at 05:53 PM
Your fabric choices are lovely. I adore the print and the buttons are perfect. So nice to see you busy sewing. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Ravenhill | January 25, 2008 at 06:32 PM
Melissa, it must be great to get back into the sewing again, you must be feeling settled. Aroha xx
Posted by: Jannelle | January 25, 2008 at 08:32 PM
Doesn't she look smart, buttoned up against the cold - looks like she might be going out to meet other coffee pots! Cx
Posted by: caireen | January 25, 2008 at 10:50 PM
i love it. so cute. and i'm not even a coffee drinker.
Posted by: cyndi | January 26, 2008 at 12:03 AM
I've had one of these on my to-sew list for a while, but have done nothing about it and am consequently still drinking cold coffee.
Yours is lovely.
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Posted by: cyndi | January 26, 2008 at 03:53 AM
You're so creative! Really love the coffee cozy.
Posted by: Marcelle | January 26, 2008 at 04:12 AM
gosh, it's really darling! i've been meaning to make something similar for just the handle-free coffee cups i have... thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: amy | January 26, 2008 at 04:15 AM
That's a brilliant idea and nice mixture of fabrics.
Posted by: Merruli | January 26, 2008 at 08:52 AM
ohhhh what a great idea for the plunger.... thanx for the inspiration....
luv Abby
Posted by: Abby | January 28, 2008 at 10:35 AM
I like the coffee cozy:) That pattern looks lovely for warmer weather.
Posted by: Chara Michele | January 29, 2008 at 05:49 AM
What a great coffee pot cozy! I can't wait till we move back to Norway and I can get my coffee plunger out of storage... I'll have to make myself a cozy then....
Posted by: Tonje | January 29, 2008 at 01:04 PM
the cozy is so beautiful, and really makes me miss having a coffee plunger instead of an electric pot. i love the fabric combination! xox
Posted by: amisha | February 10, 2008 at 01:45 PM
I'm sure the coffee you'll make from now on will taste even better, lovingly snuggled in its cute warmer !
Very sweet !
Posted by: mycraftyways | March 27, 2008 at 08:17 PM