I finally got motivated to make the cloth napkins from the tutorial that I posted a link to months ago.
Jason’s work picnic was yesterday and the theme was “going green” so we were asked to bring non-disposable place settings and cloth napkins.
I was in a huge hurry when I made these so I didn’t press the hems or anything, I just tucked them under and sewed. They turned out nice and the fabric is really heavy, kind of like what you’d see in a restaurant that uses cloth napkins.
I think I’m going to start making them more so we can use them all the time. I think cloth napkins wipe up messes better than paper napkins anyways. For everyday use, I don’t care if they match or not so I might make them out of Jason’s old work shirts and stuff like that. Usually I donate our old clothes, but sometimes they get stained or torn and we just throw them away. At least now we can throw them away with most of it missing.
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jkhenson // July 26, 2008 at 6:56 am
I liked that cloth napkin idea. I have been thinking about paper towels (using rags, etc) instead lately, too. Thanks for always keeping me thinking “green”.
I wish we lived closer so I could help you eat that jam. 
And your extra cukes. 
Lori // July 31, 2008 at 7:11 pm
What a great idea. I made burp clothes for my daughter out of old receiving blankets…I’ll have to give the cloth napkins a try