Shop this collection on Spoonflower, where it’s available on fabric, wallpaper, and home decor.
These designs make the perfect backdrop for grown-up tea parties and cozy, character-filled spaces.
https://www.spoonflower.com/collections/1451055

Some collections come together quickly. Others need a little time.

Kettle & Bloom is one of those collections.

Originally designed early last year, this novelty pattern collection is inspired by vintage tea kettles, teacups, and tea bags, with a cozy cottage meets shabby chic tea party vibe. While I loved the concept from the start, the collection didn’t fully reflect how I design now, or how sewists and home decorators actually use fabric and wallpaper.

So I revisited it.

A Tea-Themed Novelty Collection with a Cozy, Grown-Up Feel

Kettle & Bloom is a novelty collection meant for fun, expressive projects. It’s not designed to be subtle or background-only. Instead, it’s meant for makers and decorators who enjoy themed designs and aren’t afraid to let them shine.

This collection is for:

tea enthusiasts who love incorporating that ritual into their home
sewists and quilters looking for unique focal prints
wallpaper and home decor shoppers creating cozy, personality-filled spaces

The main motifs throughout the collection are tea kettles, teacups, and tea bags, with small floral details sprinkled into the hero prints to soften the layouts and add charm, without turning the collection into a floral-heavy design.

Why I Updated the Collection

When I first released Kettle & Bloom, the hero prints were strong, but the collection itself felt incomplete. There were limited coordinates, and the overall palette leaned cooler and grayer than I wanted for a cozy tea-inspired theme.

Some of those original designs are still available here:
https://www.spoonflower.com/collections/1143743

But as I looked at the collection again, it became clear that it needed better support patterns and a warmer color direction to really work for quilting, sewing, and interior projects.

Designing a Collection That Mixes and Matches

My approach to pattern collections is very intentional. I want them to be flexible and easy to use, not just visually interesting on their own.

To bring Kettle & Bloom together, I added:

Small-scale ginghams that work as blenders, bindings, and grounding prints
Soft, delicate coordinates that balance the novelty motifs without competing
Playful stripes that add structure and contrast for quilts and home decor

These additions make it much easier to mix prints across a project, whether you’re sewing a quilt, creating table linens, or using multiple patterns together in a room.

Warmer Colorways for a More Inviting Look

Another major update was the color palette.

The refreshed collection moves away from cooler gray tones and into warmer, cozier colorways that feel more at home in kitchens, dining spaces, and relaxed living areas. Soft blues, warm neutrals, and gentle pinks give the tea-themed motifs a more inviting, lived-in feel.

Each colorway was designed to stand alone, while still coordinating easily across the collection.

Designed for Fabric, Wallpaper, and Home Decor

Kettle & Bloom was created with multiple uses in mind:

Quilts and patchwork projects, where novelty prints need strong supporting coordinates
Kitchen and table sewing, such as tea towels, runners, and placemats
Wallpaper and home decor, perfect for breakfast nooks, kitchens, or cozy corners

The designs are playful and themed, but still refined enough for grown-up spaces.

A Tea Collection That Finally Feels Complete

Sometimes a collection needs time to mature. Revisiting Kettle & Bloom allowed me to finish it in a way that feels aligned with how I design now, and how people actually use pattern collections.

With updated colorways and thoughtfully designed coordinates, this collection now feels cohesive, flexible, and ready for a wide range of creative projects.

You can explore the full updated Kettle & Bloom collection here:
https://www.spoonflower.com/collections/1451055

If you’d like to see any of these designs in a different color or scale, feel free to reach out. I’m always happy to make adjustments to fit your project. I’m also open to licensing opportunities and collaborations on new designs.

Kettle & Bloom: A Cozy Tea Inspired Pattern Collection for Sewing and Home Decor