tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post4360553610161250582..comments2024-03-08T16:15:53.167-08:00Comments on Wonky Patchwork: Christmas StitchingWonky Patchworkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13877163026017340681noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-18436264956966137412014-10-31T12:39:50.036-07:002014-10-31T12:39:50.036-07:00I'm all in favour of having a collection of ba...I'm all in favour of having a collection of bags in different sizes, to save on wrapping paper :) I'm especially in favour of upcycling to get the materials to make them - win/win!<br /><br />We don't use cloth napkins - when necessary we pull out a roll of paper towels, LOL. I'd say that those old fashioned cotton sheets would be a lovely weight for napkins, especially with your beautiful embroidery - I don't think you need to line them, personally :)Sandra :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16239494415344028806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-7559973486600152842014-10-23T16:01:18.274-07:002014-10-23T16:01:18.274-07:00Perfect cloth napkins! Yes, we use cloth napkins...Perfect cloth napkins! Yes, we use cloth napkins when we can in the interest of being green. We are not so much proper though! I have been working on Christmas gifts so I joined the linky party!Jessica Haddenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02875796857031179101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-59054650570829909702014-10-22T07:42:28.702-07:002014-10-22T07:42:28.702-07:00Your gift bags look very beautiful,and so Christma...Your gift bags look very beautiful,and so Christmassy! The weight of the fabric for your napkins sounds just right. What a lovely gift! XPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03174324346613155013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-43205128202008332402014-10-22T07:21:56.617-07:002014-10-22T07:21:56.617-07:00The gift bags are beautiful together and such a gr...The gift bags are beautiful together and such a great idea! I agree with Carie about having them light to drape well. The fancier napkins we have are all a bit lighter, and they hold up well. Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11761104535082701259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-76941383462437070462014-10-22T06:07:45.912-07:002014-10-22T06:07:45.912-07:00I love the fabric bags as well. Am always trying ...I love the fabric bags as well. Am always trying to find an alternative to throwing all that (tacky!) paper away. I will definitely use this idea this year!<br /><br />Our everyday napkins are lined to make them more durable, but I've left our special occasions a bit thinner. Something about lighter just says "special" to me, and they hold up just fine for a few special meals in a row. Love the snowflakes!Cocohttp://www.cocoreinhart.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-9120903938239596372014-10-22T01:50:45.462-07:002014-10-22T01:50:45.462-07:00I think that sounds like a good napkin weight, you...I think that sounds like a good napkin weight, you don't want them to be too heavy or they won't drape in your lap. And I love the Christmas wrapping bags; we've been known to use our play silks, especially for birthdays but it's lovely to have a pretty looking pile under the tree!Carie @ Space for the Butterflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13060566680311122115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-27412695467602727102014-10-21T16:22:05.554-07:002014-10-21T16:22:05.554-07:00Love the napkins. I think you could leave them as ...Love the napkins. I think you could leave them as is, they will be perfect. But if you do decide to back them, be sure to share the finished product with us :)<br /><br />Love the fabric gift bags. We have been using them for years, and I always sew up a few extras each year so there are less to make the next year :) I even have some people who give the fabric bags back...how wonderful is that!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7228766516631948273.post-20175466598346645112014-10-21T14:48:40.392-07:002014-10-21T14:48:40.392-07:00Sally, I absolutely love your idea of making cloth...Sally, I absolutely love your idea of making cloth bags for wrapping! Your gifts are going to be so beautiful. <br />I think the weight of your fabric will be fine for elegant napkins....I might use something a bit heavier if they were to be used for everyday, but for special occasions napkins it should be perfect. Your snowflake pattern is lovely.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12967901886618696506noreply@blogger.com