She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Proverbs 31:10
Sew Crafty Friday
For Sew Crafty Friday this week I made some cloth napkins. As you can tell, I have been trying to stop using everything disposable at our home. So the next thing up was cloth napkins. Since the children are still little, I decided to make some fun ones, instead of having them all matchy matchy. Before I know it they will be older, and not get a kick out of spider napkins. ;0) Although, as soon as my beloved saw them, he said, "ohh, which one is mine. " So maybe they won't outgrow them. lol ;0)
As you can see, they are very colorful. ;0)
I made a total of 18. I made 6 for every meal, one for each of us. I made three girly ones, and three boyish ones. 
I serged all round them, and that was it. They were very simple to make. If you don't have a serger, you can zig-zag all around, or you can fold and then stitch.
I cut them out at 11x11, and they were the perfect size for smaller hands. If you are going to fold and stitch, I would do them a little larger, to account for the folding over. Sorry this one is a little dirty. They have been having lots of fun using them already.
So tell me, what crafty goodness have you done this week? Please share. Just link up below in the Mr. Linky so we can go take a peek. You don't have a blog? No problem. You can still participate. My email address is on the right hand column. Just email me your pictures, and I will post them up here.Labels: Sew Crafty Friday
posted by Shereen @ Friday, July 13, 2007
9 Comments:
Shereen~
What type fabric did you use for your napkins?
Thanks,
Lisa = )
Good morning, Lisa. I used flannel for the napkins. The last time Joann's put their really good flannel($5.99) on sale for 2.00 a yard. I bought a lot of it. Maybe too much. ;0) I like the flannel because it's pretty absorbant.
I just made a skirt. I used your mr linky too!
These are really neat. What a fun and frugal idea!
Will you have to soak them before washing them so they don't stain up?Or just use spray and wash on them?Curious cause my kids get pretty greasy hands.
Shereen,
I'm so busy this summer with almost no computer time. But I still keep checking in to your blog to see what you are doing. I really like you napkins. I really like the idea of cloth everything. I'm longing for time to sew. Right now I'm so tired that I think I'd better try to nap before I do anything else.
In His Joy
Oh I love it Shereen....how cute are they? This is something I plan on doing once we are settled in our new home (next month). Have a blessed day!!
Mr.s Jessica,I haven't noticed any stains on them yet. I just through them in with our regular wash. I would think the main thing that would stain in our house is spaghetti sauce. I can't think of any greasy food that we eat that would stain them. I'll let you know how they turn out.
Thank you so much ladies, for your kind comments.
Elizabeth Joy, I will be praying for you and some rest. I didn't realize you were teaching this summer. I know you mentioned it before, but I forgot all about it.
Betty-Jo, I hope your move goes smoothly, and you get settled in quickly.
Debbie, I like your new picture.
D, I will go take a peek at your skirt during my next free time. ;0)
What fun napkins Shereen! Love them!
I read your laundry post too...that's quite a savings. I like to hang dry on hangers as well.
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