13 August, 2023

The Fruits of Labor

It's high time for the stash closet to give up some of its bounty. I harvested a full crop this weekend in the form of napkins, all fruit themed, from the shelves. First, a set of five berry printed lovelies. This fabric has been stashed for aWHILE. 
Cranston Print Works closed its doors over fifteen years ago, and yet, I had this ꜛ saved for posterity. There's no time like now. Making good on my promise to USE my recently revitalized serger on a more regular basis I threaded her up and got to work. Any of you who use sergers know that this part goes lickity-split. 
I dialed in the settings for a narrow hem and I was off! My napkins are cut at a generous 17" square and double-faced (because I don't like seeing the wrong side of the print) making them quite substantial. This uses up some stashed yardage to be sure; win-win!!

A pair of apple napkins are all ready for our September dining as well. It was a fruitful day.
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Life is Good!



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5 comments:

  1. quiltmom annaAugust 13, 2023 3:51 PM

    I have/had the Cranston fruit fabric. It was such a pretty design. It is a lovely way to use up the fabrics. Happy quilting. Hugs,A

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  2. Paula, the quilterAugust 13, 2023 4:32 PM

    I love making napkins! They make great gifts too.

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  3. straythreadsAugust 13, 2023 5:07 PM

    Love that fabric

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  4. cityquilter graceAugust 13, 2023 5:22 PM

    oh yeah i've a few cranston prints hanging around....lovely and useful napkins!

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  5. Janet O.August 16, 2023 3:12 PM

    "Fruitful" day. LOL
    I still see some Cranston prints now and then in the deep corners of my stash. Most of them came from my Mom's stash at some point.
    I think this is a great way to use up some stash!

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