2023 Calendar Tea Towel
2023 Calendar Tea Towel
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We've decided to sell this year's tea towel at the same price as last year. We know that everything else has become more expensive, so we wanted to keep these affordable so that you can enjoy them all through next year and give them as gifts!
This is our fifth annual calendar tea towel design. We’ve featured recipes I bake in the Farmhouse Kitchen, flowers we grow in our gardens, the annual harvest of produce we grow, collect, and preserve, and our journey living here at 1840 Farm.
This old farmhouse was the inspiration for me starting a blog, making my first basket, and opening our Mercantile Shop. The farmhouse is a part of me, a well-loved member of my family, and so much more. I hope that our subscribers, readers, and followers feel like they are a part of 1840 Farm as much as we consider them to be a part of our larger online family.
It only seems fitting that the farmhouse would be the center of my attention next year when we embark on a new year filled with exciting projects and possibilities. We’re going to turn the page on a new calendar, a fresh New Year, and a journey to bring you even more of what you love about 1840 Farm. From magazine length recipe books in print form to a full cookbook, new art, custom creations, and the Weekly Dispatch from the Farmhouse, there’s so much in store for all of us!
I hope that you love the 2023 design as much as we do. Here’s to a New Year filled with wonderful possibilities!
There’s something absolutely fabulous and full of the farmhouse style I adore about a tea towel with a calendar printed on it. I remember my grandmother having them in her kitchen when I was a little girl.
Our tea towels are custom printed with my daughter’s original artwork onto sturdy linen cotton canvas fabric using water-based, non-toxic pigmented inks. The process is eco-friendly and allows us to create custom designs on lovely fabric that will stand the test of time.
Finishing the towels by hand here at the farmhouse rather than having them mass produced takes a bit more time, but we like knowing that each towel is handmade. It’s important to us that we add that handmade feel to every single item that we send from our farmhouse to your house.
We cut out each tea towel by hand before finishing it at the sewing machine. Each finished towel measures approximately 15” wide by 24” long and includes a hanging loop to add a simple way for you to hang your towel on a hook to dry when not in use. We’re creating these loops using a length of flat trim that coordinates with the towel. It lays flat when not in use and doesn’t stretch out of shape when supporting the towel. Each towel also includes a pocket hem on the top edge to allow a ½” dowel rod to be easily slipped through and hung on a wall throughout the year.
Our tea towels should be washed in cold water using gentle detergent. Bleach should be avoided. They can be tumbled in the dryer on low heat and ironed on the backside if desired. The nature of this fabric will ensure that it becomes softer with each washing. As is the nature of any colorful design, the colors may fade ever so slightly with time and wear.
Please note that this is a tea towel of the old fashioned and genuine variety, not a dish towel. The linen cotton canvas fabric has a nice texture without being rough. We have taken the extra step to prewash each piece of fabric before finishing it into a tea towel here in our farmhouse studio. We’ll also give each finished towel a light ironing so that it is ready to use or display as soon as it arrives.
We're selling this year's tea towels as single towels and in pairs of two, and bundles of four and six with each bundle discounting the price of the individual towels. We’ve designed our pricing to allow you to buy six of our tea towels and save so much that the sixth towel is free! You’ll pay for five tea towels and the sixth will be absolutely free. We’re hoping that might encourage you to share five with friends and family and keep the sixth towel for yourself!
We hope that our bundle pricing will allow you to purchase multiple gifts at a discount. We’ll finish your bundle and ship them together so that you can save and have handmade gifts to share this holiday season. If you are interested in purchasing a bundle, but having them shipped to individual addresses, or if you would like to discuss a larger bundle, please contact us so that we can work with you to create a special listing just for you.
Materials
Materials
Prewashed fabric, cording, thread
Our Styles and Sizes
Our Styles and Sizes
All of our coiled fabric pieces are made by hand here at 1840 Farm. Each fabric strip is torn by hand before being combined with other complimentary fabrics and then wrapped around a length of cording, joining the fabrics as we go. The fabric wrapped cord is then coiled and stitched together using a zigzag stitch on my sewing machine. I continue to wrap the coil and shape each item as it is stitched.
Each piece has its own unique color pattern and slight variation in shape. Because every piece is handmade, each one is a true original. Our handmade baskets display the raw edge of the fabrics used to create it. They are handmade in our non-smoking farmhouse.
I make our fabric items using the same technique my Great Grandmother used over 50 years ago. She lovingly transformed worn out clothing into useful household items that were used in their New England farmhouse. While her items were made purely for utility purposes, it is my goal to create beautiful handmade items that can serve a useful purpose in your home.
Each basket in our Collection comes with a hand signed product tag that includes the date that the basket was finished. Each basket is numbered and displayed in our photo gallery.
Our fabric items can be cleaned by spot cleaning or washing in the gentle cycle of your washing machine. Gently reshape baskets or trivets while still damp and allow to air dry. Overturning a damp basket on top of a bowl will ensure that it retains its shape while drying.
Trivets are not fire or flameproof. They are constructed of cording, fabric, and thread. They should not be placed in the microwave, oven, or directly over an open flame or hot burner. We find them to be an excellent buffer between a hot cooking pan and our kitchen counter. As they are made using natural materials, they will eventually conduct some heat, especially when used under extreme conditions. Care should be taken to ensure that they are not damaged and that the surfaces beneath them are adequately protected.
We also make custom pieces to order. Contact us if you have questions or would like to place a custom order. We would love to work together to make a beautiful piece just for you.
We hope to be sending something special from our farmhouse to your house soon!
Baskets
Small Table Basket
$42.00
This basket is 3 inches high with a top diameter of around 8 inches. The round base measures 4 inches wide.
Medium Table Basket $48.00
This basket is 3.5 inches high with a top diameter of around 9 inches. The round base measures 5 inches wide.
Large Table Basket $54.00
This basket is 4.5 inches high with a top diameter of around 11 inches. The round base measures 6 inches wide.
Egg Baskets feature a round shape and gently sloping sides. They have two handles and can easily be held from the bottom or by grasping both handles together.
Small Egg Basket $48.00
This basket is 4 inches high with a top diameter of around 8 inches. Our small egg basket is sized to safely transport six to eight large eggs fresh from your coop. The round base measures 4 inches wide.
Medium Egg Basket $54.00
This basket is 5 inches high with a top diameter of around 9 inches. Our medium egg basket is sized to safely transport twelve to eighteen large eggs fresh from your coop. The round base measures 5 inches wide.
Large Egg Basket $60.00
This basket is approximately 6 inches high with a top diameter of around 10 inches. Our large egg basket is sized to safely transport eighteen to twenty four large eggs fresh from your coop. The round base measures 6 inches wide.
Nesting Baskets feature a round shape and straight sides. They nest inside each other when not in use. They do not have handles.
#4 (Small Nesting) Basket $25.00
This basket is approximately 2 inches high with a top diameter of around 5 inches. The round base measures 4 inches wide.
#6 (Medium Nesting) Basket $40.00
This basket is approximately 3 inches high with a top diameter of around 6.5 inches. The round base measures 6 inches wide.
#8 (Large Nesting) Basket $55.00
This basket is approximately 4 inches high with a top diameter of around 8 inches. The round base measures 8 inches wide.
#10 (Extra Large Nesting) Basket $75.00
This basket is approximately 5 inches high with a top diameter of around 8 inches. The round base measures 10 inches wide.
Farmhouse Trug Baskets feature an oblong shape and gently sloping sides. They have two handles and can easily be held by grasping both handles together. They were designed to corral supplies for your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or other hand crafting projects.
Medium Farmhouse Trug Basket $56.00
This basket is approximately 4.5 inches high with a top opening measuring around 7 inches wide by 12 inches long. The oblong base measures 5 by 10 inches. It is perfectly sized for young crafters of single skein projects.
Large Farmhouse Trug Basket $72.00
This basket is approximately 5.5 inches high with a top opening measuring around 8 inches wide by 14 inches long. The oblong base measures 8 by 12 inches. It is sized for slightly larger projects with room to hold your notions and supplies.
Extra Large Farmhouse Trug Basket $96.00
This basket is approximately 8 inches high with a top opening measuring around 8 inches wide by 15 inches long. The oblong base measures 8 by 12 inches. This basket is sized to hold large multi skein projects and all of your notions and supplies for your project.
Market Tote Baskets feature an oblong shape and gently sloping sides. They have two handles and can be finished with your choice of handle type. The shorter handle is perfect for grasping together in hand or carrying over your wrist. The longer handle can be carried over the shoulder.
Large Market Tote Basket $118.00
This basket is approximately 8 inches high with a top opening measuring around 8 inches wide by 16 inches long. The oblong base measures 5 by 10 inches. It’s similar in size and shape to an over the shoulder handbag.
Jumbo Market Tote Basket $148.00
This basket is approximately 10 inches high with a top opening measuring around 10 inches wide by 16 inches long. The oblong base measures 7 by 12 inches. It’s similar in size and shape to a market bag and is the bag I take with me on trips to the library and farmer’s market.
Rainbow Baskets feature a round shape and straight sides. They feature alternating fabric and thread colors to display all the colors of the rainbow. They do not have handles.
Rainbow Basket $60.00
This basket is approximately 5.5 inches high with a top diameter of around 8 inches. The round base measures 6 inches wide.
Harvest Baskets feature an oblong shape and gently sloping sides. They do not have handles.
Small Harvest Basket $48.00
This basket is approximately 3 inches high with a top opening measuring around 8 inches wide by 11 inches long. The oblong base measures 4 by 8 inches.
Medium Harvest Basket $54.00
This basket is approximately 4 inches high with a top opening measuring around 8 inches wide by 13 inches long. The oblong base measures 5 by 10 inches.
Large Harvest Basket $66.00
This basket is approximately 5 inches high with a top opening measuring around 10 inches wide by 14 inches long. The oblong base measures 7 by 11 inches.
Heart Shaped Baskets feature an traditional heart shape and gently sloping sides. They do not have handles.
Small Heart Basket $36.00
This basket is approximately 2 inches high with a top opening measuring around 6 inches by 8 inches long. The heart shaped base measures 3 by 5 inches.
Medium Heart Basket $48.00
This basket is approximately 3 inches high with a top opening measuring around 8 inches by 10 inches long. The heart shaped base measures 4 by 6 inches.
Large Heart Basket $56.00
This basket is approximately 4 inches high with a top opening measuring around 9 inches by 11 inches long. The heart shaped base measures 6 by 8 inches.
Easter Baskets feature a traditional Easter basket’s oblong shape and gently sloping sides. They have long handles that have been stitched together so that they will come to rest above the basket and be easy for little hands to carry.
Small Easter Basket $44.00
This basket is approximately 4 inches high. It measures approximately 8 inches tall at the top of its handles. It has a top opening measuring around 6 inches wide by 11 inches long.
Medium Easter Basket $52.00
This basket is approximately 5 inches high. It measures approximately 10 inches tall at the top of its handles. It has a top opening measuring around 7 inches wide by 12 inches long.
Large Easter Basket $64.00
This basket is approximately 6 inches high. It measures approximately 11 inches tall at the top of its handles. It has a top opening measuring around 8 inches wide by 15 inches long.
Coasters and Trivets
Our handmade coasters and trivets feature a round shape. They are perfectly suited for placing under mugs, teapots, houseplants, or warm dishes. They add color and texture to any room. They are made using cotton cording, fabric, and thread. They should not be used in extreme conditions and are not fireproof.
Coasters are made in sets of two or four. They can be made with or without a saucer shaped caddy to hold them when not in use.
Set of Two Fabric Coasters $15.00
Each set includes two fabric coiled coasters measuring approximately 4 inches in diameter.
Set of Two Fabric Coasters with a Saucer Caddy $26.00
Each set includes two fabric coiled coasters measuring approximately 4 inches in diameter and a matching saucer shaped caddy that stands 1.5 inches tall with a top opening measuring around 6 inches across.
Set of Four Fabric Coasters $26.00
Each set includes four fabric coiled coasters measuring approximately 4 inches in diameter.
Set of Four Fabric Coasters with a Saucer Caddy $38.00
Each set includes four fabric coiled coasters measuring approximately 4 inches in diameter and a matching saucer shaped caddy that stands 1.5 inches tall with a top opening measuring around 6 inches across.
Saucer Style Trivets provide a spot to place a bottle of wine, a teapot, houseplant, or your car keys at the end of the day. I use them as a place to deposit fresh eggs when I bring them into the farmhouse or to set out butter and eggs to warm up to room temperature before baking.
Small Saucer Style Trivet $16.00
This saucer has a round base measuring about 4 inches across and stands just over 1 inch high. The top opening measures around 5 inches across.
Medium Saucer Style Trivet $20.00
This saucer has a round base measuring about 6 inches across and stands just over 1 inch high. The top opening measures around 7 inches across.
Large Saucer Style Trivet $30.00
This saucer has a round base measuring about 8 inches across and stands just over 1 inch high. The top opening measures around 9 inches across.
Extra Large Saucer Style Trivet $42.00
This saucer has a round base measuring about 10 inches across and stands just over 1 inch high. The top opening measures around 11 inches across.
Traditional Flat Trivets provide a similar spot to place a bottle of wine, a teapot, houseplant, or your favorite coffee mug. I use them throughout the farmhouse to protect surfaces and add a bit of color and texture to their space.
Small Traditional Flat Trivet $10.00
This saucer has a round base measuring about 4 inches across.
Medium Traditional Flat Trivet $16.00
This saucer has a round base measuring about 6 inches across.
Large Traditional Flat Trivet $20.00
This saucer has a round base measuring about 8 inches across.
Extra Large Traditional Flat Trivet $24.00
This saucer has a round base measuring about 10 inches across.
We make heart shaped baskets, trivets, and saucers every January to enjoy during the season marked by Valentine's Day. We also make them all year long by request. You can request a heart shaped piece by sending us a message.
Medium Heart Shaped Saucer Style Trivet $24.00
This saucer has a heart shaped base measuring between 6 - 7 inches from top to bottom and more than 8 inches wide. It stands just over 1 inch high.
Large Heart Shaped Saucer Style Trivet $32.00
This saucer has a heart shaped base measuring between 7 - 8 inches from top to bottom and more than 10 inches wide. It stands just over 1 inch high.
Extra Large Heart Shaped Saucer Style Trivet $38.00
This saucer has a heart shaped base measuring between 9 - 10 inches from top to bottom and more than 12 inches wide. It stands just over 1 inch high.
Medium Heart Shaped Flat Trivet $20.00
This trivet is heart shaped and measures between 5 to 6 inches from top to bottom and more than 8 inches wide.
Large Heart Shaped Flat Trivet $26.00
This trivet is heart shaped and measures between 7 to 8 inches from top to bottom and more than 10 inches wide.
Extra Large Heart Shaped Flat Trivet $32.00
This trivet is heart shaped and measures between 9 to 10 inches from top to bottom and more than 12 inches wide.
Care information
Care information
Our fabric baskets can be cleaned by spot washing or in the gentle cycle of your washing machine. Gently reshape the basket while still damp and allow to air dry. Overturning the damp basket on top of a bowl will ensure that it retains its shape while drying.
Trivets and coasters can also be washed in the same manner and allowed to air dry flat to retain their shape.
Looking for Something Special?
We make all of our fabric items by hand right here at the farmhouse. So, if you don't see what you were hoping for or wish that an item were a different style, size, or fabric combination, send us a message. We'd love to make something beautiful and handmade just for you!