different but equal

I must confess that on some days we reuse our napkins.  Is this weird or do you do this too?  For instance, on many mornings the kiddos' napkins will be clean but for some crumbs - so I shake them out and have them use it again at dinnertime.  The problem is that they no longer trust me to keep the napkins separate and with cold and flu season going around who came blame them.   So yesterday I used this fabric to sew some different but equal napkins.  Now everyone can easily find his or her napkin at dinnertime.

Another dinner time dilemma averted.

Don't you just love it when you can resolve family issues and have an excuse to sew?

And speaking of sewing, I finally finished my October blocks for my 12 squared quilting bee.  These are for quilter extraordinaire Melanie of swim notes.  I really enjoy working with fabrics and designs that others have chosen.
 

The pattern for the big girl neighborly is written up and the sweater is all dry and ready for photos - hopefully the weather will be nice tomorrow.  I'm off to clean my house now - we have company coming for dinner tonight.  Have a great weekend everyone!

Comments

[Meg Evans]

I re-use our family's napkins. Very often, the kids don't even use theirs. I tend to re-fold them until they're noticeably dirty (for shame!)

[Jane]

We reuse too! We all have different napkin rings, so I shake them out and put them back into the appropriate ring.

[Jodi at The Jolly Bee]

Great idea with the napkins. When I was studying in England, I stayed at a friend's house. Her mother used a different napkin ring for each person. We re-used our napkins several times over because we had our own unique holder. And, your blocks are lovely.
-- Jodi

[Andrea]

Love the napkin idea. My kids each have their favorite colors so I bet they would love some of their own. Happy weekend!

[Adrie]

We totally reuse our napkins too!! Hello, sometimes they're just not really dirty, less laundry, less water and electricity used. Lovely reason to sew some funky ones up!

[wishes, true and kind]

Cute napkins. LOL about how paranoid we've all become about germs.

[Lisa Q]

we sometimes reuse ours too, if I can see that they haven't even been touched by the kids or my honey...somehow mine always gets used! Those are adorable...I call the tea cup one! How did you do the corners? I'd love a Tuesday Tidbit on how to do mitered corners on fabric napkins...hint hint. I've got it down on binding, but don't know how to do it with on piece of fabric like a napkin. Can't wait to see your big girl neighborly! Have a wonderful weekend with friends and family.

[Adrianne]

Excellent problem solving skills Mama! I love how they turned out. Fun fabrics for napkins.

[kristyn]

I've always thought the same about reusing unsoiled cloth napkins! I'm so with you. when we start using them consistently, I'll use your tip of a different cloth for each guest!

[Imene]

That's such a smart idea. We use napkins but then I never know which is which.
It will be one more little project on my list of things to sew. I am just starting up.

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