So Sew Something!

I have been thinking alot about how much I am influenced by the people around me … specifically, how my friends and family have such a wonderful impact on not only WHO I AM, but also WHAT I MAKE!

First and foremost, my inspiration for sewing is my beautiful Memaw (now 93 years old!). She has been sewing since she could hold a needle, and she has taught me that a sewing machine holds tremendous power for a woman, a wife, and certainly a mother. Thank you Memaw, I love you!

For today’s DIY ditty, I was inspired by several friends: 1. The beautiful new mommy Erin Tyrell. She has a self-proclaimed addiction to fabric napkins and china. 2. The gorgeous adoptive-mommy-to-be Jenny Rose Ford who taught me the joy of setting a table with fabric napkins. A mindset she learned from her dear mother. and 3. Lacey Prewitt – the darling mother of 2 who delivered a pound cake to my house this weekend….wouldn’t it have been fun to have had THESE on hand….

Oh Gosh by Gosh By Golly, the details on these are SO exciting…SO FAST and SO CHEAP!

I bought 2 “fat quarters” from Joann’s when they were on sale for $1/each. ( A fat quarter is a 1/4 yard of fabric, but it’s cut “fat” so that you get more usable space from the cut) I cute each fat quarter into 4 equal parts, leaving 8 squares total. Then, using a rolled edge, I serged each side. Done. 8 Napkins. Are you kidding me??? Awesome!
Time: 10 minutes
Cost: $2….are you reading this???? $2 for EIGHT NAPKINS!?!? I want a million of these! I think these are so fun to take as hostess gifts, wedding gifts, and just plain “i like you” gifts!

Now, these I left pretty plain because I had too many Etsy dresses to make today, but I have a suspicion another set will pop up soon…but next time, they’ll be embellished! I’m salivating. Someone get me a napkin….oh, wait…

This is MeMaw making Covered Button Bracelets with me and mom this Christmas! Sew Fun!