I have this habit of tackling projects in a way that makes them somewhat less than relaxing for the average person. Case in point, at the after-Christmas fabric sales, I purchased enough 70% off Christmas fabric to make 60 napkins (no joke). I definitely got a little carried away.
Most people (and even myself sometimes) would put at least half of the fabric away to tackle at some point in the future, but not me, not this project. Last year I made about 12 napkins and cut out the fabric to make 6 more. Those six sat unhemmed for a whole year, so I knew (especially with baby on the way) that if I didn't cut and hem all of these napkins while I was in the napkin-making groove, they would never see the light of day.
Thus, I spent an entire weekend (and New Year's Day) pinning, hemming, and watching L&O marathons, while Nathan went running, swimming, and cleaned our bathroom so thoroughly he even took shelves out to wash them. He very sweetly never mentioned how ridiculous my endeavor was or how molded to my ass the couch cushion was becoming. Seriously, never. Not even once, though I'd be willing to place money on it that the thought crossed his mind a time or two.
I did take some cooking breaks and manage to put away the Christmas decorations as well, so it was not entirely a one project weekend. As silly as these napkins are, it feels pretty satisfying to see that tower of finished ones sitting in my sewing room (only 16 more to hem)!
Still, I probably should get around to sending out our holiday cards, which I usually tackle between Christmas and New Year's.
Happy 2013!
Most people (and even myself sometimes) would put at least half of the fabric away to tackle at some point in the future, but not me, not this project. Last year I made about 12 napkins and cut out the fabric to make 6 more. Those six sat unhemmed for a whole year, so I knew (especially with baby on the way) that if I didn't cut and hem all of these napkins while I was in the napkin-making groove, they would never see the light of day.
Thus, I spent an entire weekend (and New Year's Day) pinning, hemming, and watching L&O marathons, while Nathan went running, swimming, and cleaned our bathroom so thoroughly he even took shelves out to wash them. He very sweetly never mentioned how ridiculous my endeavor was or how molded to my ass the couch cushion was becoming. Seriously, never. Not even once, though I'd be willing to place money on it that the thought crossed his mind a time or two.
I did take some cooking breaks and manage to put away the Christmas decorations as well, so it was not entirely a one project weekend. As silly as these napkins are, it feels pretty satisfying to see that tower of finished ones sitting in my sewing room (only 16 more to hem)!
Still, I probably should get around to sending out our holiday cards, which I usually tackle between Christmas and New Year's.
Happy 2013!
What the heck do you do with 60 holiday napkins?
ReplyDeleteI think some of them they may go in my sisters' and mom's stockings next year.
DeleteI, for one, am SUPER excited!!!!!!!!!!
DeleteDo you loan Nate out for other bathroom cleanings?
ReplyDeleteNo way, I don't want him to get burned out and not do it again at our house! I sure hope that wasn't just a one-time thing.
DeleteI agree with both comments, what are you going to do with 60 holiday napkins! Although we need some new cloth napkins and I never thought of making my own. The boys could finally have camo napkins.
ReplyDeleteI don't plan to keep even half of the napkins, so it's not nearly as insane as it sounds! You should totally make your own. It's really easy. It takes about 1 yard to make 4 napkins (18x18), and you can either do a folded hem or just a tight zigzag. I recommend making at least two per family member so that you have a set to use when the other set is in the wash. Have fun!
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