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Don’t Panic Tea Towel

May 12, 2015 by Albion

I adore my Instagram swaps. I always feel like I get the better end of the deal, though. While I put a lot of thought into my pieces, I’m always completely blown away by what I receive. The Nerds Craft It Better Swap has been packed up and sent out, but I kept adding on extras at the last minute. This Don’t Panic Tea Towel was the final item I made.

Don't Panic Tea Towel

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When I saw that my partner likes The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, I knew that I was going to incorporate that into my package somehow. It took me until the deadline to come up with what I wanted to do, but it was a quick stitch and I’m happy with how it turned out. I used:

  • tea towel
  • red thread
  • waste canvas
  • needle
  • scissors
  • Q-Snap
  • tweezers

supplies

I placed the waste canvas over the portion of the tea towel I wanted to stitch and put both pieces into my q-snap.

waste canvas

I used stitchpoint.com to generate my pattern. The font is siena. It didn’t take long to stitch up.

Don't Panic

Once I was finished stitching, I cut away the waste canvas around the stitching. I then pulled each string out using my tweezers, leaving me with the clean stitches on the tea towel.

Don't Panic Tea Towel

I thought I was pretty clever with the tea towel. It’s not a terrycloth towel, but it’s still a towel. Pretty hoopy, right?!

Don't Panic Tea Towel

It’s simple, but I love my Don’t Panic Tea Towel. I hope my partner does, too!

Don't Panic Tea Towel

 

I also sent a Star Trek Cross Stitch and Stargate Cross Stitch.

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Category: geek, stitchTag: cross stitch, Don't Panic, geek, swap, tea towel, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

About Albion

I’ve wanted to be an archaeologist, in theatre, a judge and to run a museum. I’m now in my mid-30s and have no idea what I want to be when I grow up.

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  1. Ashleigh @strawberrysophia

    May 12, 2015 at 10:43 pm

    Love it!! Need it in my life-especially here at the end of the school year 🙂
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  2. Stella [email protected] Purfylle

    May 17, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    42
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    • Albion

      May 17, 2015 at 10:09 pm

      Yes.

      Reply
  3. Bonnie

    May 18, 2015 at 7:45 am

    This is a super cute tea towel! I would love for you to link it up at the Stitch It, Blog It, Share It Link Party going on now at BehindtheSeamsSewing.com.
    ~Bonnie
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  4. Ellen Russell

    May 19, 2015 at 6:22 am

    Ah I love this! Such a clever idea. I think I have to make one for our kitchen (my husband will love them!).
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  5. Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai

    May 22, 2015 at 2:02 am

    What a cute idea for a tea towel. Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty – we’re looking forward to what you have to share next week. 🙂

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai
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  6. Evija

    May 22, 2015 at 4:27 am

    Thank you for joining our Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday Link Party.. Love this towel, such a cute idea! Thank you for sharing! Have a great day, co-host Evija @Fromevijawithlove
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  7. Shellie Bowdoin

    May 23, 2015 at 2:11 am

    Haha, we all need that reminder at times in the kitchen! Thanks for joining us on Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday!

    Shellie
    http://www.thefabjourney.com

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  8. Joy @ Yesterfood

    May 23, 2015 at 9:10 am

    Albion, I am a huge fan of Hitchhiker’s Guide, so this caught my eye right away! And I love cross stitch, so this is the best craft EVER. 😀 Thank you SO much for sharing it with us at Treasure Box Tuesday- pinning! 🙂

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  9. Hannah @ eat, drink and save money

    May 23, 2015 at 12:07 pm

    Adorable! I love The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. What a thoughtful gift.

    Thanks for linking up with Share the Wealth Sunday!
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  10. Marie

    May 29, 2015 at 9:42 am

    Oh my gosh, I love Douglas Adams! This is such a super cute and simple nod to Hitchiker’s Guide to the Galaxy! I will absolutely being making one of these. Thanks for sharing!
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