napkins to be made

I like to sew.

I like to make presents.

We are going to a house warming on Saturday so I am making napkins.  These are what I make for every day around the house and basic wedding/house warming type presents.  We use them all the time around here.  I even put them in my lunch bag when I go to work.  That way I do not have to use paper at work and I never buy paper for the house.  It is always so interesting when you have company and they ask for a paper towel when there is a spill.  They look at the cloth towel very strangely.

What I do for these napkins, is cut a flour sack towel in quarters.  My favorite are actually the ones from Sur La Table.  They are the best quality I have found so far but also the most expensive.  I keep looking.  

I then finish the raw edges and applique a fabric strip to them.  I keep thinking of other ideas and I know I will get there but these are fast and easy.

These are the best sewing scissors I have ever owned.  I have two sizes and these are the smaller.  I believe they are six inches long.  They are the Japanese brand Shozaburo and we got them from Carter Cutlery.  Yes, they are expensive but I highly recommend them.

http://www.cartercutlery.com/

Here is a picture of the raw edges getting finished.  I usually get to sew for about ten minutes a day.  Today will be a better day because I will get a few more.  That is a good thing because I find sewing relaxing and this week has been a tad stressful.

It is not over yet.  More pictures to come of the finished napkins.  There will be a dozen when I am done.