Hello, I'm Cuppa!

I'm a rather well-traveled teacup (if I do say so myself), and I've spent years collecting the most beautiful beverage traditions from around the world. From the bustling tea houses of Istanbul to the quiet matcha ceremonies of Kyoto, from Viennese chocolate cafés to Mexican clay-mug kitchens - I've been everywhere a cup can go.

And now? I'm opening the door for you to join me on the most delightful journey.

This February, I'm sharing 12 of my favorite cups from around the world - each one telling the story of a beloved beverage, a unique culture, and the beautiful ritual of sitting down with something warm and wonderful in your hands.

Here's where the journey gets really exciting. Each cup design comes with everything you need to create finished projects - not just pretty embroidery designs, but actual usable, giftable, snuggle-worthy creations.

All projects are beginner-friendly with complete step-by-step instructions, fabric requirements, cutting guides, and detailed illustrations to guide you every step of the way.

Cuppa Coasters (6" diameter)

Start here! These delightful circular coasters feature one cup each and are absolutely perfect for beginners.

Each coaster can be finished two ways:

• Simple turned edge - finished entirely in the hoop (yes, really!)
• Narrow binding - much easier than you might think, and it adds a lovely polished finish

Mix and match your favorite cups to create a set that tells your story. Make a set of six featuring cups from countries you've visited. Create a tea lover's collection with just the tea cups. Or stitch all twelve and have options for every mood and every guest.

Perfect for gift-giving! A set of Cuppa coasters makes a thoughtful, handmade gift that actually gets used. Every time your friend has their morning coffee, they'll think of you.

24" x 24" Square Quilt

A charming small quilt featuring 6" squares - perfect for a table topper, wall hanging, or baby quilt.

What makes this special: Everything is quilted in the hoop! No wrestling with a large quilt sandwich under your sewing machine. Each block is already beautifully quilted when it comes out of your embroidery hoop.

You can stitch your blocks two ways:

Option 1 - Complete Beginner Method: Stitch your blocks with batting right in the hoop (appliqué and quilting happen at the same time!), trim the batting from the seam allowances, piece your blocks together, add backing, and stitch in the ditch. Done! This creates a structured quilt that's perfect for wall hangings or table toppers.

Option 2 - Confident Beginner Method: Stitch just the appliqué blocks in the hoop, piece them together into a quilt top, then layer with batting and backing and quilt the whole thing in the hoop. This creates a more flexible quilt - perfect for snuggling!

All cups are provided on both straight-up squares and on-point squares, so you can choose the look you love.

Choose your favorite 12 cups (or repeat favorites!) and create a quilt that's uniquely yours.

35" x 35" On-Point Quilt

All the magic of the square quilt, but bigger and with elegant on-point setting!

Featuring 6" squares set on the diagonal, this quilt creates a stunning diamond pattern that showcases each cup beautifully. The on-point setting adds visual interest and makes the quilt feel more sophisticated - but it's still completely beginner-friendly.

Same two stitching options as the 24" square quilt (complete beginner or confident beginner), same quilted-in-the-hoop ease, same ability to choose your favorite cups.

Perfect size for a lap quilt, generous table topper, or statement wall hanging.

24" x 24" Wedge Quilt

Something delightfully different! This quilt features wedge-shaped pieces that come together to create a circular design.

The quilting design looks like tea leaves! How perfect is that? Each wedge comes with beautiful tea-leaf quilting stitched right in the hoop.

Same beginner-friendly construction methods as the square quilts. The wedges might look fancy, but they're just as easy to create as squares - your embroidery machine does all the hard work.

This design creates such visual movement and interest. It's a showstopper that makes people say, "You made that?!"

60" x 16" Wedge Table Runner

The wedge design elongated into a stunning table runner!

This piece features the same wedge shapes with tea-leaf quilting, plus pieced-in-the-hoop triangles that go between the wedges. Everything is stitched in your hoop - the triangles, the wedges, the quilting - everything.

At 60" long, this makes a statement on any table. Dining table, coffee table, sideboard - anywhere you want to add beauty and celebrate your love of cups and cultures.

Like all the projects, you choose which cups to feature. Create a runner with all twelve cups for maximum variety, or choose a themed collection (all tea cups, or cups from a specific region).

Another gorgeous gift option - imagine giving this to a tea-loving friend or a hostess who appreciates handmade beauty.

Why "Quilted in the Hoop" Changes Everything

If you've ever been intimidated by quilting (wrestling large quilt sandwiches through your sewing machine, worrying about puckering, dealing with shifting layers), quilted in the hoop is a revelation.

Here's what it means:

Your embroidery machine does the quilting for you. Each block comes out of the hoop already quilted - the top and batting all secured together with beautiful stitching. No need for a long-arm quilting machine. No need to fight with large quilt sandwiches. No worry about uneven stitching.

You just hoop, stitch, and trim. Then piece your finished blocks together.

It's quilting made accessible, beautiful, and - dare I say it - actually relaxing.

Complete Instructions for Every Project

Every project includes detailed PDF instructions with:

• Step-by-step assembly guides - nothing is assumed, everything is explained
• Fabric requirements and cutting guides - know exactly what you need before you start
• Detailed illustrations - visual guides for every step
• Tips and tricks - like that narrow binding technique that's easier than you think
• Finishing options - so you can choose the method that works for you

Whether you're brand new to quilting or you've been stitching for years, these instructions will guide you to a finished project you'll be proud of.

Start Anywhere, Create Everything

The beauty of this collection? You can start with a simple project (those coasters are calling you!) and work your way up to larger quilts. Or jump straight into a quilt if that's where your heart leads you.

Every cup. Every project. Every skill level.

Your embroidery machine is ready. Your creativity is ready.

What will you create first?

Because part of the joy is knowing the story behind what you’re stitching.
What's a design without knowing what makes that beverage special?

Every design comes with:

You might recognize yourself here:

You love the meditative rhythm of your embroidery machine. There's something sacred about watching thread transform into art, about creating beauty with your own hands, about making something meaningful for yourself or someone you love.

You don't need another rushed, transactional pattern collection.

You want to be transported.

These designs aren't just pretty pictures of cups. They're invitations to:

• Spend a Sunday morning stitching a Moroccan tea glass while learning about North African hospitality
• Create a table runner that tells the story of global coffee culture
• Make mug rugs for your book club that celebrate the ritual of gathering over tea
• Gift something handmade that carries the warmth of human connection across continents

This is creative travel from your sewing room - no passport required, no luggage to pack, just you, your machine, and the joy of discovery.

At Meaning of Life Designs, we believe in:

This isn't about creating false urgency.
It's about honoring our early supporters who trust us and jump in with both feet.
If you're ready to travel the world in a cup, February 14th is your date.

Perfect For

✓ Embroiderers who love cultural and meaningful designs
✓ Gift-makers who want to create something special
✓ Quilters looking for unique, sophisticated embroidery elements
✓ Anyone who believes handmade things carry love
✓ Tea lovers, coffee enthusiasts, chocolate devotees
✓ Travelers at heart (even if you're homebodies!)
✓ People who appreciate the ritual of a warm beverage

Suitable For All Skill Levels

Whether you're brand new to machine embroidery or you've been stitching for decades, these designs are made for you:

Beginners: Clear instructions, reliable files, achievable results that will make you proud

Advanced Stitchers: Sophisticated details, cultural authenticity, designs worthy of your skill

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After your purchase:

• You'll receive immediate confirmation
• On February 14th (Valentine's Day), your complete collection will be delivered directly to your inbox
• All 12 cup designs + recipes + cultural stories + project instructions
• Ready to download, ready to stitch, ready to transport you

For years, I've been creating embroidery designs that mean something - that carry stories, that honor traditions, that bring beauty into the everyday moments of life.

This collection? It's one of my favorites.

Because it celebrates what I believe we're all craving right now: connection. Connection to other cultures. Connection to the slow, meditative practice of making. Connection to the people we create for and share with.

Every cup in this collection represents a moment of pause - a ritual of warmth, hospitality, and human kindness that transcends borders.

When you stitch these designs, something quieter happens too. You're participating in something bigger. You're saying yes to curiosity, to learning, to creating beauty with intention.

I'm so glad you're here. I'm so glad Cuppa gets to take you on this journey.

Let's travel the world together - one stitch, one cup, one warm moment at a time.

With gratitude,
Sarah Vedeler
Meaning of Life Designs