little napkins
Like a lot of families these days, we are everyday cloth napkin users. It's great for the environment and for our home economy, and so cute too. What's not to love? The regular sized ones are cumbersome for small hands, so I made these junior-size napkins for Ivo and his friends. They can even double as a little placemat for nibbly snacks that don't really need their own plate. I didn't expect him to be too excited about napkins, but he surprised me with a big smile and said, "Mama you made these for me? Wow Mama thank you so much. I love them." I think sometimes just having something little, and special, and your very own can be so nice, even if it is just a napkin.
Those are cute! They have tiny napkins like this at my son's school, the kids seem to love them! It's nice to have your own, kid-sized stuff.
Posted by: Amanda | May 04, 2008 at 12:45 AM
oh how sweet is he??
Posted by: Steph | May 04, 2008 at 01:37 AM
What a fun little idea--and how wonderful of Ivo to enjoy them "out loud"! We should all take a lesson from that, and remember to enjoy "out loud" the simple things that others do for us--so they know they are appreciated!
From the mouths of Babes come the truly important things......
Love, Hugs, and Little Red Napkin Kisses to Ivo~
Mom
Posted by: Mom | May 04, 2008 at 07:02 AM
The napkins and the little tea-set are so cute. I made some smaller size hankies for my son this year and he loved them. The napkins are a great idea.
Posted by: Dawn | May 04, 2008 at 10:12 AM
Gorgeous napkins! And such a great idea. All our napkins are adult sized. I should see about some for the Kidlet.
Thanks!
Posted by: Kim | May 04, 2008 at 02:32 PM
Those are cute! Love the fabric.
I made separate cloth napkins for my boys too - they love them. They are a bit smaller and just right for little hands (and spills).
Posted by: Denise | May 04, 2008 at 09:01 PM
Such a cute idea! We're also cloth napkin user, but I only have the one set that I got from my bridal shower 5 years ago. They're getting kinda funky. They're a linen/cotton blend. What do you prefer to use? They're wonderfully absorbant but I was wondering what else is good. Thanks!
Posted by: knitsational | May 04, 2008 at 10:01 PM
That's so sweet. Isn't it neat what Kids love - I'm so glad your little boy appreciated them. I want to make a whole set of funky ones to brighten up our meal times - I can see a dangerous fabric buying addiction starting. I can't sew really, but napkins I can do!
Posted by: Gypsy | May 05, 2008 at 04:33 AM
These are wonderful, Amanda--such a cute size,a nd I love your fabrics!
Posted by: Mary Beth | May 05, 2008 at 05:57 AM
You're absolutely right about the special little things making everyday life a bit nicer. The tea set is adorable- CJ would love that! And when are the napkins going to be the shop? ;o)
Posted by: Jenny | May 05, 2008 at 06:03 AM
Just hopped over here from your etsy store -- lovely things! I might have to come back for the fairy rings/bells for my fairy-loving boy. Must also say those small napkins are super cute and such a great idea!
Posted by: megin | May 05, 2008 at 07:08 PM
Those are adorable! P uses "cocktail" napkins
I found somewhere a long time ago and just never used. We have not used paper napkins
in 15 years, with the exception of P's b-day parties...too many people not enough napkins.lol
Posted by: KateinNJ | May 05, 2008 at 09:19 PM