I talked about these napkins quite often during the last several weeks, so thought it was only right to show you the completed stack. It was close, but I did manage to finish hemming them all, right before the loaner sewing machine had to go back. (Many thanks to June at my favorite local fabric shop for providing the loaner and for hemming my wedding dress at the very last moment!)
I coudn’t pick a favorite fabric or favorite colors, so instead opted for polka dots. They’re fun, and I already had lots of polka dotted fabric, so it seemed perfect. I had hoped to hem each with this decorative stitch to echo the polka dots, but when my machine had to go to the shop, the loaner didn’t have the same stitch. I moved to these loops, then finally ended up with a zig zag when I was trying to finish them quickly before we left. I don’t think anyone will notice the hem of the napkin anyway!
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They look great! Love all the dots
they look so lovely!! i think the polka dots where a great choice. who doesn’t love lots, and lots of polka dots!!
they look wonderful. it is such a great personal touch. how many did you make in all?
Love these! Not sure I could use that much fabric for napkins, but hey you get to enjoy them out in the open instead of in your stash! I love the detail on the hem. I would totally notice that.
Love the dots!
I love polka dots! they look awesome
Those are so cute! The circle and loop details look great.
these are great! how fun.
They look great, is there anything in the middle or simple fabric on both sides?
Those are some fine looking napkins!!
They are absolutely wonderful!
REALLY cute with the decorative hem. I love these!
they are gorgeous. i wish i had your energy!
They are gorgeous. Good job on getting them all done.
Oh they look so great! What a fun wedding it’s gonna be! Are we going to get to see your dress??
are these for your wedding?
If so what a nice touch.
that’s a whole lotta napkins! i’d like a photo with them scattered (and by that i mean gently placed in a seemingly haphazard fashion) so that they are suspended on top of the water in the pool. they look so especially nice with the turquoise background! although, i may not want to wipe my mouth with one afterwards…
Love them! Can’t wait to see them for real!!!! Yeah!
Such a great idea! I’d be wanting all that fabric back after the wedding to make a quilt with though!
Love them! Especially the decorative ends…
Your beautiful napkins are going to add great color to your wedding! I love the pictures of the napkins by the pool! I hope the weather is nice during this trip…..I think you mentioned it was cold the last time you were in Florida. I want to hear all about the wedding dress!!!!
Love the napkins. What a great idea–I know everyone will love it! Congrats on getting them finished! I love a sense of accomplishment.
They’re beautiful! I love polka dots too and hoard those fabrics like a dragon.
I love all those polka dots! Great idea!
You make me want to make napkins!
i can’t wait to see pictures from the wedding…love the napkins!!!
Hi! I love your quilts! And your stash! And your quilts! Did I mention that I love your quilts? I decided just this weekend that I would like to make napkins for our family of 5 so that we can cut down on our use of paper products. May I ask where you got the pattern, or if it is your pattern if you will be sharing a tutorial? Thanks so much for the wonderful inspiration. :~)
Yet another reason to get excited about your wedding…can’t wait to use these in Florida!
Yeah! I hope the wedding is everything you want it to be.
I will probably straight-up snake this idea for my wedding, if that’s OK. I totally love these napkins and they would be so perfect. Any advice?