Making a cover for a teapot handle and July’s page is done.
I have a teapot I really like, it has good balance and is easy to pour from. I like it, except that it has a metal handle that gets hot resting on the teapot.
I decided to make a cover for the handle. I did it for another teapot years ago. Here is the link to it https://feltingandfiberstudio.com/2016/07/18/a-busy-week-2/
I made 4 thin layers. 2 thicker ones would have been good for this small project but I can’t layout thicker without really working on it. I got a nice firm felt at 50% shrinkage.
Once it was the right size, I rolled it into a tube to dry. The silk pops so nicely once it is dry
The only thing left is to sew it onto the teapot. I used some thick, black cotton thread and whip stitched it on
And here it is. 
The funny thing in the lid handle is part of the original messy background I couldn’t get rid of. I made a cup of tea right after finishing and it worked perfectly, no more burnt fingers.
The other thing I finished today is my July Page of slow stitch on felt. No hidden meanings this month, just some random designs.
16 thoughts on “Making a cover for a teapot handle and July’s page is done.”
Very pretty and practical handle cover! July’s page is full of movement and the random stitches can be interpreted in many ways – for instance it could be a blue path through a garden of summer flowers 🙂
Thanks ladies, I am late with my first quarter challenge but I think covering a handle qualifies. I should get 3rd quarter done with August’s page. My plan is a summer theme
You made cooking pan handle covers for Q1!
Happy Month! 😎
I love that tea pot Ann, and what a sensible idea to add a felt cover for that metal handle. It looks great, pretty silk colours complementing the wool. That skein of Sari (?) silk is gorgeous just to look at.
I think your July page is great, lots of foot prints running around it.
Ann
Thanks, sometimes simple is best. The silk is lovely, it’s from World of Wool, recycled sari silk. I enjoyed the page. nothing had to look like anything.
Really nice, Anne. Your teapot seems lighter in weight than the couple I have…and don’t use much. When you get 5-6 cups of water in a heavy pot, it becomes a chore to lift! Your book of stitches is coming along nicely. I’m realizing how clever it is, for blogging, to have a project that continues on a little. It makes the question “what am I going to write about next” a bit easier to manage. I tend to flit around, from project to project, and I can see the benefit of planning. 😉
Capi
Thanks Capi, It is a nice weight. I can’t tell you how many teapots I have. to heavy or the handle is hard to hold, to small, to large. and one ugly one on a stand with a tealight we use when the power goes out. I really need to move a few along. They will be someones perfect teapot. Yes the year long project can be very helpful when posting. the blog keeps me felting, no time to be lazy, I need a blog post. LOL
Lovely tea pot, there is nothing quite like a tea pot that is just ‘right’. Great idea for the handle cover, and the colour suits the tea pot colour too. Win win.
Thanks, a good teapot helps you enjoy your tea.
Great handle cover Ann! It turned out great and I’m glad it solved the problem of burned fingers. Your July page is lovely, I like the random stitches. You’re on the downhill slope for this project 🙂
Thanks it is a pretty way to save my fingers. Yes over half way through the year, not sure where the time has gone.
It’s a perfect match for your teapot Ann. And it’s really pretty. A good teapot is something to treasure. I have loads of them but only one that I am confident about when it comes to pouring. I think it should be a prerequisite of any shop selling teapots that prospective owners should be given the opportunity to pour from their chose prior to purchasing!
Your July page is very pretty. Lovely stitches!
Helene x
Thank you, I agree you should be able to test before you buy. I don’t know why it should be so hard to find a good teapot.
That’s a beautiful teapot Ann and a nice solution to your problem!
Thanks Karen, i am pleased with how it turned out.
Nice handle cover! I’m in need of one for a pair of headphones and now am thinking if I should go the woolly route instead of the commercial silicone one… thanks for the idea!