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Stash Buster: Spring Napkins

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Stash Buster: Spring Napkins
Swap Coordinator:TC (contact)
Swap categories: Sewing 
Number of people in swap:6
Location:Regional - USA
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:March 3, 2013
Date items must be sent by:March 22, 2013
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

An easy swap to help us reduce the size of our stash pile, and go green at the same time.

You will make four (4) spring-themed dinner napkins to send to your partner.

  • Napkins must be between 16" & 18" square.
  • Edges must be finished (sewn hem or rolled hem).
  • Fabric is sender's choice, but you must use something that is spring-y in appearance and suitable for napkins. Think flowers, polka dots, stripes, and checks in light/bright colors. No novelty fabrics like Easter bunnies. Use cotton or linen.
  • The napkins can be made of the same material, or you may use a combination of coordinating fabrics. Maybe you have four fat quarters from the same line that you've never used!
  • You may add embroidery, yo-yo flowers, or other embellishments if you wish, but this is optional.

Here are some tutorials if you need tips.
Nine Minute Everyday Napkins
Cloth Napkins DIY
Cloth Napkin Tutorial
Napkin with borders (a little more labor-intensive)
Two-sided napkins
Tutorial, with tips on choosing fabric
Patchwork napkins

Other swap rules:

  • Send on time.
  • Rate promptly and fairly. You may NOT rate down if you receive napkins that don't coordinate with your decor!
  • Communicate if there are any problems.

Discussion

BambooBailey 02/ 5/2013 #

Great links!! Thank you for including so many to choose from.

Cakers 02/23/2013 #

I just reviewed the Nine Minute Everyday Napkin tutorial you put in the swap info and they look so easy. But more to the point, so fun! Thanks for a great swap idea. I think I'll be getting started on mine soon!

Cakers 03/16/2013 #

TC - I just noticed you have that the napkins have to be 16 x18 but the tutorial I followed had a final size of 16x16 or 18x18 and I chose the larger size. I made the Nine Minute Everyday Napkins.

Do I need to redo them?

Cakers 03/16/2013 #

Oh, never mind. I just noticed it says between 16" and 18" square. I need my eyes checked. :-)

TC 03/16/2013 #

I did the 9 Minute Everyday napkins, too. Good tutorial and they came out great. :)

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