Molly's Sketchbook: Lotta Jansdotter Printed Cocktail Napkins

Lotta Jansdotter is a super talented author and designer known for her beautifully modern sense of style. We recently got in her new Lotta's Printing Studio Kit and I knew I wanted to use it as soon as it come out of the box. It comes with a pretty and informative book that explains different printing techniques all of which is fun and do-able. It also comes with some beautiful stencils that make printing on fabric quick and easy.

I wanted to make something colorful and useful with this new (for me) stencil technique so I decided on some simple cocktail napkins.  I picked some cheery colors for my fabric paint the lovely Robert Kaufman Essex, in Natural, as the background so the colors would really pop. The napkins themselves were a breeze to sew. I didn't even use pins, which really cut down on the time factor. I love how they came out and I love the idea of having them all spread out on the food table welcoming guests to a summer party.

The great thing about this kit is that you can use it to print on virtually anything. Wouldn't this stencil look fabulous on a Tee Shirt, or a dish towel, or a curtain? the possibilities are endless and the kit gives instructions for many different techniques besides stencil printing as well. If you'd like to give it a try you can purchase Lotta's Printing Studio Kit here. And if you'd like to learn how to make the simple cocktail napkins, and get some tips on printing with Lotta's stencils please check out my Lotta Jansdotter Cocktail Napkin Project Journal here.

Happy printing!-- Molly

Comments

[Loretta]

So fresh looking. This looks like so much fun to do. Loved the tutorial.

[Erica K]

I absolutely love them! The fabric really is the perfect background.

[EmilyKate]

This blog is SERIOUSLY making me reconsider fluorescent colours... I honestly had relegated them to an 80s nightmare but the more I am seeing all these projects pairing them with natural linens and cottons in cardboardy, natural shades I want to try using them!

[Bonnie@whataboutpie]

Omg! I love those napkins. They are so bright and cheery. I love projects like this. You have inspired me to make new kitchen curtains. I will have to check out that kit!

[Michelle Schafer]

These are great! Loving the colors. Thanks for sharing. Have a great Thursday!
Cheers