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Teacups & Squares

March 5, 2010 at 11:23 am by Claudia


The man who is selling this set of Edwin M. Knowles china keeps re-listing some of the pieces when they don’t sell. So you will understand if I have succumbed once more to the lure of this beautiful china. I got the teacups. Love, love them.


I’m in heaven. And once again, the generous seller threw an extra piece in the box.


A beautiful, large platter. How lucky am I? Truly, within a week of discovering this pattern on Lori’s beautiful blog, this wonderful set appeared on eBay. I was the only bidder. And I was fortunate to do business with a generous vendor. I’m sure there are more pieces out there that I would like someday – Lori has a covered dish that is a stunner – but for now, I have a lovely set.

I was so tired yesterday after not enough sleep and tackling King Lear, I couldn’t even imagine stitching a one inch square. So I got up this morning and stitched two of them. Today I present you with Squares 5 & 6:


#5 – some flowers made from vintage beads, #6 – MHC for Mockingbird Hill Cottage

This means I will take a day off from posting tomorrow and will be back again on Sunday with Square #7.

Almost forgot: My friend Sabiha is having a giveaway – she is a wonderful miniaturist. Stop by there and say hello to her if you’re interested.

Have a great Friday and Saturday!

Filed Under: china and pottery, stitchalong 37 Comments

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  1. Rose Garden Romantic says

    March 5, 2010 at 11:51 am

    Yay!!! More beautiful pieces to add to your set! Those teacups are so pretty! Your squares are lovely, too!
    Michelle

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  2. Atelier de Charo says

    March 5, 2010 at 11:54 am

    Hello Claudia, those teacups patterns are so gorgeous!!!

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  3. Kim says

    March 5, 2010 at 11:57 am

    how sweet the monogram square is- it’s going to be an amazing piece of art when you are finished ♥

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  4. Bunny Rose Cottage says

    March 5, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    Claudia, these pictures are so pretty!! I love the way that GORGEOUS china looks on that wonderful chippy bench! I loved those pieces too when I saw them on Lori’s blog :):) I am happy you found them! Your art piece is looking amazing too!! I love it :)
    Hugs,
    Amy

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  5. stefanie says

    March 5, 2010 at 12:07 pm

    what a gorgeous pattern, I see why you fell in love!!

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  6. The Quintessential Magpie says

    March 5, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    Don’t ever apologize to me, Claudia, about china lust. Girl, you know I am guilty as charged, and that is some great china! :-)

    Love your squares, too. They are SO cute!

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  7. Rita says

    March 5, 2010 at 12:21 pm

    Buongiorno Claudia,
    I love the pic with the blue bench that perfectly matches the tea cups. Magazine material. Have a wonderful weekend. Ciao Rita mammabellarte

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  8. Karyn Bernard (French Charming) says

    March 5, 2010 at 12:23 pm

    Hi Claudia,

    What gorgeous teacups and oh my I love that wonderful old chippy bench…divine! So nice of the seller to include the gorgeous platter.

    Your squares are gorgeous and I love how they are all coming together!!

    Have a fabulous weekend!!

    Hugs,
    Karyn

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  9. Jill says

    March 5, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    I’m lovin’ those cups & saucers– they’re so beautiful! That vendor is so wonderful to send you that extra piece. I just bought the serving platter to my set and it was not cheap!
    Your squares are wonderful– I love the monogram! I’m really lovin’ this project!
    Hugs,
    Jill

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  10. Terri says

    March 5, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    These are gorgeous! I can see why you love them so much.
    Your stitching is coming along beautifully.

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  11. GardenofDaisies says

    March 5, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    I like how you have added little bits of button or beads to make each tiny square unique. You have almost completed your first week!

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  12. roselover says

    March 5, 2010 at 12:45 pm

    Miss you! Love all your things. Christie

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  13. Diva Kreszl says

    March 5, 2010 at 12:59 pm

    so happy your collection is growing!!!

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  14. Sabiha Barkey says

    March 5, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    Lovely China Claudia! Your squares are wonderful too!

    (Claudia missed you on my giveaway,you have time to sign in till sunday)

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  15. koralee says

    March 5, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    I love your teacups…that pattern is amazing. Happy stitching my friend..it looks beautiful!

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  16. Vicki says

    March 5, 2010 at 3:42 pm

    Oh, Claudia, lucky you to find such a wonderful set of teacups and then the platter given as a special gift!! I love that soft blue with the roses. Your square looks fantastic, too. Enjoy your weekend, my sweet friend! Vicki

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  17. GWENDOLYN says

    March 5, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    Those teacups are some real treasures. Love how they look on the blue board.
    Blessings!
    Gwen

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  18. Janet says

    March 5, 2010 at 5:42 pm

    What a beautiful blog!! Youre blogs just lovely!! My Mothers given me a lovely Violet set called “Beverly” its like Im a child again when I use them! Come see me on my Blog for a mosey!

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  19. KATHY says

    March 5, 2010 at 6:24 pm

    Hi claudia, your china is just beautiful, and i love the platter.Have a great weekend..Kathy

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  20. Coralie Cederna Johnson says

    March 5, 2010 at 6:31 pm

    Claudia! I’m head over heels for your beautiful dishes! I’m so glad you were able to add to the dinner plates. I love the colors – so cottage-chic! Love ’em! When in the world did you find time for stitchery? But I think it’s awesome! Thanks for your visit and for sharing! Coralie

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  21. Tallulah Belle says

    March 5, 2010 at 7:14 pm

    Those teacups are wonderful Claudia and what a generous seller.

    I really want to get a tea set with the blue willow pattern on it.

    Love the stitching…you are doing really well.

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  22. June says

    March 5, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    Claudia I love, love, love those teacups!!! And that picture of them is just lovely. I am in love with the blue chippy cabinet they are sitting on…sigh…
    Hugs

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  23. Kerrie says

    March 5, 2010 at 8:19 pm

    What beautiful pieces! Thanks for stopping by and for your good wishes! Yes, I will do what the doc says about slowing down. I guess we should all heed that advice. ♥ Kerrie

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  24. Lisa says

    March 5, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    Love your squares! Hope you are feeling better today! Your tea cups are lovely too! I am looking for tea cups but haven’t found any yet. Have a beautiful weekend!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  25. Anonymous says

    March 5, 2010 at 10:12 pm

    Those dishes are beautiful! What a great photo on your pretty blue bench. I just love your blog. I sleep lousy too…it’s the pits.

    I still laugh about the snow angel story!

    Kathy

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  26. Elyse says

    March 5, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    hi claudia!

    i love how your squares are looking together! it is the sweetest!

    hooray for the teacups and platter, too!

    happy weekend!

    xo
    elyse

    ps
    i hope my wacky 10 commandment comment wasn’t too wacky! :)

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  27. Denise Marie says

    March 5, 2010 at 11:08 pm

    I love your love affair with this china.

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  28. Christine says

    March 6, 2010 at 12:00 am

    The china is just gorgeous!!

    Your square are great I still to do my square for today.

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  29. fitty's pinky rose cottage says

    March 6, 2010 at 1:48 am

    yippeee.. your found more dishes! and the cups were beautiful.. wish you could find the teapot, creamer, sugar bowl and side plates! you got the whole set!..

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  30. Zuzu says

    March 6, 2010 at 9:50 am

    Oooooo, I saw Lori’s dishes when she posted about them. LUCKY you, Claudia, for finding these! YAY!!!
    And your inchie squares are so sweet!
    Hugs,
    Zuzu

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  31. Victoria says

    March 6, 2010 at 10:01 am

    Unbelievable that he threw the platter in! It is gorgeous!

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  32. Jeannie B. says

    March 6, 2010 at 11:31 am

    I share your passion for tea cups! Those are so beautiful. I know tea tastes so much better in those cups! I saw a tea pot I loved on another blog and then I went looking on ebay, lo and behold i got it cheap. However the entire rest of the set I bought piece by piece was not so cheap.

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  33. Cozy Little House says

    March 6, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    Oh Claudia, those teacups are just precious on that bench! They are precious period. I can see why you’re sold on this pattern. It is so rich with timelessness. You must have quite a collection with this guy “throwing” extra goodies your way. I may need to meet him. Your stitching is coming along very well!
    Brenda

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  34. Kelee Katillac says

    March 6, 2010 at 1:02 pm

    Love your stitching Claudia! Just wonderful!

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  35. Meri Wiley says

    March 6, 2010 at 3:22 pm

    Hey Girlfriend,

    You’re doing such a beautiful job on your stitchery, and about that china………..you go girl! Who could blame you, that stuff is gorgeous.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  36. The Garden Bell says

    March 6, 2010 at 8:14 pm

    Boo-Hoo. I wrote a long comment and then it went away. Let’s try this again.

    Love the cups on the blue bench. Great composition. Now, please, enjoy a cup of tea in one tomorrow. It’s O.K., take a day, we will all still be here.

    Can’t wait to see the next box… Fun project.

    Hugs,
    Kate xoxox

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  37. GardenDesigner says

    March 8, 2010 at 2:56 pm

    I am going around and seeing what everyone is stitching!!!

    Super Cute!!!!
    I think you should stitch a tea cup for sure!!!

    Giggles!

    ~Vanessa

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