Hello Dear Reader,
Last November, I bagged myself a load of vintage tea-towels and tablecloths for only 99p via ebay. I’ve used a few bits and bobs for students to make aprons; I made an apron for a friend and I’ve kept the rest of this very good quality linen for further use.
Yesterday, I couldn’t find any decent napkins so today, I’ve cut a tablecloth (which is too small for my table) into sixteen twelve inch squares and have edged them to make napkins. I have no idea how much sixteen linen napkins would cost but mine cost about 5p for the lot! In fact, I think the electricity to sew with cost more than the fabric!
I’ve a few more to sew but I’ve plenty of time and these really are a frugal bargain! I’ve also had great fun ripping weeds and ivy out of my garden and it’b beginning to look tidy. Another lovely day at home and a no spend day too.
Until tomorrow,
Love Froogs
What a great idea! Napkins are always too expensive.
Caroline
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What a great idea! Napkins are always too expensive.
Caroline
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Hi Froogs
Me thinks we are very like minded. My partner has jammies that he can no longer wear and are in good nick, so I decided to make some extra hankies fro him. I have e done the same regarding the table cloth into napkins , saved a fortune as good Irish linen ones make my purse quiver in a worrying way lol. like you I feel you can never have enough cloths or tea towels whenever i see any that suit my budget home the come!
At the moment I a making cushion covers out of the odds n sods I have in my cupboard need to make some drawstring bags next but not till after I have finished off a couple of blankets I have started. My challenge is how cheaply can I pretty up the house out of what I have without compromising on the quality. gets boring after a while stinking yer hand in yer pocket!
fab post as always
Rachel.
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I think I can see a lovely crochet edging on one of the tea towels in the first picture.
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Very often one can buy fab quality tablecloths damask linen extra cheap just because they have a wee stain….always a great buy,
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Very often one can buy fab quality tablecloths damask linen extra cheap just because they have a wee stain….always a great buy,
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Excellent use of your time, FQ! Nice linen napkins are at least $4 US each, yet mine are either homemade or from the charity shops. Actually picked up 4 vintage Vera Bradley ones today in a lovely, cheery, floral print @ 25 cents/napkin. Yours by far are cheaper yet!
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I used to self half a dozen linen napkins for £12.99 in my little gift shop and THAT was selling them cheaply, the RRP was £19.99 for half a dozen!!
So you have saved a fortune….well done.
Sue xx
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Brilliant idea, love them. x
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nice
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I recently made napkins for the first time too, it was so easy, and cheap, that I'll never buy them again.
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When the local charity shop had their linens on 50% off, I snapped up several tablecloths. The cashier said, “Isn't it nice to see a young lady who appreciates the pretty things?”
I shocked her with the reply, “I will cut these up to make blouses!” 😛
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