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Sunday
Mar072010

Molly's Sketchbook: Spring Napkins

I can't wait for Spring to arrive. I am so sick of slushy snow, grey days, and cold temperatures! Besides the warmer weather one of the things I'm looking forward to most is sitting down with family and friends at all of the celebrations that happen each spring. There's Easter, Passover, Mother's Day, Earth Day, Cinco De Mayo and even St. Patrick's Day (I know St. Pat's isn't technically in the springtime, but it's close enough for me!).

Every year my good friend Nicole has a wonderful brunch on Easter. There is always a sunny springtime feeling in her apartment during these celebrations, even if it's snowing outside. In anticipation of this yearly event I made these quick napkins hoping that they will add to the merriment as all the guest help themselves to hot cross buns and deviled eggs.

One of the best things about these napkins is how easy they are to make. I used two different Spectrum Bundles to create a varied and playful feeling, as well as four different colors of rick rack. Mixing and matching all of the different colors was so fun and each napkin is totally unique!

If you'd like to add some color to your Vernal table, please check out my Spring Napkins Project Journal here.

Happy Easter, Passover, Mothers Day, Earth Day, Cinco De Mayo, and Saint Patrick's Day.... And happy sewing too! -- Molly

Reader Comments (26)

Those napkins are so pretty, and colorful!! I think I'm going to make some up for our kitchen (breakfast nook) table! Thanks for the idea. :o)
March 7, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSandie Russo
Those napkins really look like spring. Such wonderful colours!
March 7, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterKarin
They are beautiful --- I think they should be the star turn in a giveaway ---- to me !!!
Only joking they will look so beautiful gracing the table at your Easter celebrations
Kindest Regards Linda
March 7, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterLinda
Wow, beautiful! I looooove them.
March 7, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMrs. Money
these are so pretty! delicate and bright & fun - really love them!
March 7, 2010 | Unregistered Commentermeg
So nice! I wanted to make some napkins for a present and these are just perfect! I want to embroider some initials and I love that the back will be covered.
March 7, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAna
Lovely! I might just have to make me a whole set of these for all kinds of reasons.
March 7, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterGiggles
Those are gorgeous...love those fabric bundle colors!

Jamie :)
March 7, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterA Forest Frolic
Thanks, they just make me smile!

Carolyn
March 7, 2010 | Unregistered Commenter"Making It" Better
I am so with you on Spring, well over the cold Winter season now! And your napkins look absolutely lovely, a nice little craft to get me excited about the warmer weather coming soon
These are gorgeous. Love the colors and added hint of color the rickrack adds. I can't wait until spring is officially here! Winter in Maine is so blah.
March 8, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAngelica
Oh!! I like so much!! the colors are great!!!
Kisses
March 8, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterNatalia
These are just what the doctor ordered. Having the family over for Easter and I can't think of a better way to brighten up the table. Thanks for the inspiration.
March 8, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJoyce Kelley
I just love rick rack and napkins! Thank you for this tutorial!
March 9, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterBobbi
This is such a good combination of colours! Well done! Ric-rac is my second favourite trimming. My absolute favourite is slip-stitch (or little stabs as you've described it before when posting about the Sashiko mini tote). C
March 10, 2010 | Unregistered Commentercornel
Just found your blog you have a lovely banner. IThe napkins and chick and eggs look so fresh and springy I never thought of using rick rack. Thanks for sharing.
March 10, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterLuisa
the napkins are so beautiful.
March 10, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterRegina
I looove your forks and knifes. I've got some like those on my own but in less good quality. Are they recent or antique? If it's possible, could you tell me where there from?
Thank you so much
March 11, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAmandine
Hi Amandine,
They are new, from Pottery Barn.
Here is a link:
http://www.potterybarn.com/products/savant-flatware/?pkey=cplace-settings
March 11, 2010 | Registered Commenterpurl bee
daffodils, sunshine, new grass ...such pretty colors your napkins are....i love spring and rick rack too
March 12, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJosie
Hi! I'm a great fan of rickrack! I love these napkins! How bright and Springy they look! Just what we need here as well with the everlasting snow slowly melting and always coming back....
Thank you
Barbara
March 12, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterBarbara
love these napkins!!!!! and such a great way to use up ric rac! just enough cuteness for everyday use....
March 15, 2010 | Unregistered Commentertif
Those are so pretty - so fresh for Spring! I love the colour combinations and the rick-rack. They would make me so happy to see them on my table. I'll have to figure out how I can slot your project in.
March 17, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJennifer
I love this use of rick rack.
March 20, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterbadecca
Lovely! I am amazed by how neat the corners are! I have tried to sew rick rack at a 90 degree angle and it never looks this nice. It gets buckled and won't lay flat.
March 25, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJen
These are beautiful. Makes me want to have a spring tea!
April 14, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMelissa Allam

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