Cloth Napkins
January 4, 2011 9:53 amSo as you read, I’ve been a creative slump. I decided to just try doing some really simple projects that were mindless and fun. I’ve been wanting to make cloth napkins for a while so we don’t waste the paper ones at dinner (and so the girls stop wiping their hands all over their shirts). I got all my little scraps of fabric that I couldn’t really make clothes out of. I pieced them together then cut out 11 inch squares and sewed them back to back.
Now we have fun and bright clothe napkins to use at night.
I love all the pieces of fabric put together. I also love how each different scrap reminds me of something I made. I can tell you what I used each of those fabrics for.
It was a really fun and easy project. I feel my creative cup filling up a little more with each little project. I think I just needed to remember that not everything has to be super detailed and challenging. I found so much joy in sewing these simple little squares.
Tags: cloth napkins, refashion, tutorial
Posted in home, other | 23 Comments »
By queenbels on Jan 4, 2011 | Reply
brilliant idea on use of excess fabrics!
By Robin on Jan 4, 2011 | Reply
We’ve been using cloth napkins for about 2 years now. I couldn’t believe how much less we spent on paper supplies by just cutting that out! Yours look fabulous!
By Rose D. NJ, USA on Jan 4, 2011 | Reply
I LOVE these!!! They’re so bright and warm looking during these cold winter months.
By cecilia on Jan 4, 2011 | Reply
How fun! I see some scraps that remind of things you made too… that I now use ALL the time with Lucia!
By Jessica on Jan 4, 2011 | Reply
ooh love these!
By Jill W. on Jan 4, 2011 | Reply
These are wonderful! I’m inspired to make some now. Thanks for posting.
By littlechrissy on Jan 4, 2011 | Reply
You read my mind. I just sorted through a whole stack of fabrics last night with the intention of turning them into napkins tonight.
Much nicer than using paper serviettes.
By Kaili on Jan 5, 2011 | Reply
Awesome. I inherited a bunch of quilting fabric when my grandmother passed and haven’t been able to figure out what to do with it!
One thing I did do with my scraps is make a crayon holder for my daughter. They’re all over etsy if you don’t know what I’m talking about. Super easy, and super cute.
Happy creating!
By ShannonSews on Jan 5, 2011 | Reply
Very cute napkins! Great idea in place of paper napkins. I should make some myself!
By Emily on Jan 5, 2011 | Reply
Lovely!!
I made a set about a year ago.. out of thrifted sheets. They work but aren’t nearly as pretty as yours!
By Jacquelynn on Jan 5, 2011 | Reply
Umm yea… can I buy those off of you ?!?!
By Sarah Jackson on Jan 5, 2011 | Reply
What a great idea! A super way to use scraps that might otherwise overwhelm the sewing room.
By Heidi on Jan 5, 2011 | Reply
Awesome idea! We have been using cloth napkins for quite a while now–they don’t even compare to paper! For some reason I was stuck on solid colors so I didn’t think to make some out of the scrap fabric I have. I will most certainly add this to my never-ending list of projects to do!
By Vanessa on Jan 5, 2011 | Reply
Wow! These are seriously the prettiest napkins I have ever seen! I am inspired to make some! Thank you!
By Amy on Jan 6, 2011 | Reply
this is a fabulous idea for those scraps that are too small for anything else…but too great to throw away! thanks for sharing.
By bwillilams on Jan 7, 2011 | Reply
my daughter was home for the week after Christmas and we were discussing the cloth napkins i always made when she was growing up…we lamented the number of paper towels and napkins that we go through on a regular basis…she has five boys so her lament was worse than mine…have been looking through my stash for napkin fabrics…my stash suddenly became more interesting after reading your post…and it grew dramatically!
By Anestazia on Jan 7, 2011 | Reply
Hey there! I really enjoyed your napkins and decided to feature you on my blog, again! Yay! Hehe. Don’t forget to swing by in the morning and check it out!
Anestazia <3
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By Sherri Ann on Jan 8, 2011 | Reply
Love this idea! Of course I love it, Lex came up with it!
We use a collection of Vintage Napkins here.
This will be a great way to cave the Vintage for other occasions!
Thanks Lex.
By Jacinta @ modelmumma on Jan 8, 2011 | Reply
They look so beautiful! A great way to use up pretty scraps!
xo MODELmumma
By Heather on Jan 9, 2011 | Reply
I just spent soooo long wandering around your blog and have to tear my blurry eyes away for the night but I wanted to let you know that I LOVE it. I’ll be using some of those nifty tutorials soon. Thank you from one crafty mama to another, you rock.
By IMarriedMrRogers on Jan 9, 2011 | Reply
Those are fantastic! You totally inspired me to use my scraps to make some a couple sets for our family. I hate using disposible napkins every mean, what a waste! Do I dare say I might start to make them this afternoon during naptime???!!!!
By Sarah Marie on Jan 10, 2011 | Reply
These are so much fun! Very creative, I want some!
By Gail Crites on Jan 11, 2011 | Reply
First of all-I must say I absolutely love your site!!!! I have been checking in for a year now and have been so inspired!! I am a quilter and have not tried to make clothes yet. I love the napkins and the fabric! Is there a certain line of fabric that you use?? I love the large turquoise print on the right hand side of the second pic:) Thanks for posting.