Project Selvedge Challenge Day to Night

NYDIA'S GINGHAM TEA TOWEL

This great little tea towel takes a little time, but the finsished project is totally worth it!

Nydia just cut small slits in the linen.  Then she wove strips of ginham through the holes to create this checkered look.  Finally, zig zag stitch over the raw edges to secure your fabrics together.

Ta da!

COCKTAIL NAPKINS ::

start with 2 fat quarters

1.  trim your fat quarters to be the exact same size

(step 1 and 2 are easiest if you stack your fats one on top of the other, then you only have to cut once!)



2.  cut your fat quarters into fourths

option :: use scraps to add some spice to your napkins

3.  right sides together, stitch around all 4 sides
(make sure to leave yourself a 3" hole to pull your fabric back through!)

4. clip your corners and trim any excess seam allowance

5.  pull your napkin right side out and use a pointy tool to poke out the corners, then press your seams flat

6.  top stitch around the edge of your almost-finished napkin, this allows you to close the hole you left and add any decrative elements you can invent!

done!  now just enjoy a cocktail with friends

(gifty tip ::  add a small bottle of infused vodka* and they'll all want you as their secret santa)

*Infused Vodka Recipe ::
1.  Find an air tight jar
2.  Put the flavor of your choice in the bottom of the jar  (lemon zest, pineapple, apple/cinnamon, ginger, bacon, coffee, the possibilities are endless)
3.  Poor vodka over the top & put the lid on the jar
4.  Keep the jar in the fridge or on your counter for 1-2 weeks - shake them at least once a day
5.  Strain if necessary and enjoy!

WE'VE NAMED HIM SIMON

Simon the Lion was created specially for Families First's fundraiser this summer.  In case you missed this fun event, you can download the PDF from our website and make him yourself (and consider a donation to this great organization :)