Tuesday, April 26, 2011

New Project-Hand Towels and Potholders

Well I tried a new sewing project today!  My lovely fiance asked me yesterday if I could "make" something for him for Administrative Assistants Day.  I thought what am I going to make?  I suggested some monogrammed hand towels.  I figured that would be a nice gift.  Then it hit me...what about some kitchen dishtowels and a potholder to match?

So I set off for my favorite store-Hobby Lobby and Wal-Mart!  I wanted to find some fabric that was cool and funky but also had a kitchen look to it.  I found 3 different prints that had pairs with them.  I thought perfect!  I can do 2 dishtowels out of each of the prints and them the potholder with both.  With my fabric purchases done, I was off to Wal-Mart.  I found some waffle weave dish towels that were white and would work great.

Today I started making the dishtowels-simple enough.  I did them just like I do burp cloths.  That part was easy!  The hard part came with the potholders.  I really thought about giving up, but I am not a quitter!  I keep trying until I figure it out.  After 2 broken needles and many hours,  I got them done! I told Collin to let them know-this was my first adventure into potholders! I was kind of concerned that the towels would end up looking like burp cloths, but I don't think they do.

With all the dishtowels made and the pot holders done, I now had to monogram them!  Going back and forth between watching "The Voice" on TV and the office/sewing room it took me forever!  Long after Collin went to bed-I finished.  I am happy with the final project!

Keep in mind...Collin wanted me to stay under $10.00 apiece and I had to make something for 3 ladies!  I don't know what my final total was, but it was close to $10.00 if not under.  That doesn't include my labor...which I should charge him double for the potholders!

I am not sure they will like them, but if someone gave me these as a gift-I would love them!  Since they turned out so cute...I think I might make me some for my kitchen!  You can never have too many dishtowels and what a great way to use scrap fabric!



Up next...cloth napkins for my dining room table!

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