Drop-Cloth Napkin Tutorial

I washed a few dropcloths to use in my den for curtains,

but then the dog needed a new bed when it got chilly out....

So I used part of a drop cloth and filled it with cedar chips from Wal-Mart (much cheaper than buying her a bed - she is a lab - quite large)....

which left me with some drop cloth material.

So I made these napkins....

The drop cloth is quite soft, actually - once it has been bleached and washed.

I used:

Drop cloths

embroidery thread

embroidery hoop

1) I cut the drop cloths about 12"x18".

2) Then hemmed the edges....

3) Then embroidered each one in roughly the same area...

I didn't use a pattern, they are whimsical and do not have to match.

4) I also used a little fabric glue on the back to hold the threads after several washings.

I hope the family likes them!

Have a nice day!

Linking to Just a Girl and Make it for Monday and Coastal Charm and Bobbypin's Boardwalk , Sew Cute Tuesday