Dish Towels

[sewamy]

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going to be a Christmas gift for mom.

[SusanMcD]

How cute are these towels? I'm going to go look for the font now. Do you use tearaway, water-soluble or cutaway on your towels??

[sewamy]

I used tearaway.

[Cootiepie]

Are the towels terry cloth or a smooth flour sack type fabric?:)

[StitchinGrandma]

How cute are those. Love the addition of the ric rack. Too cute. Did you need my address? :p

[SewFanatic]

Very cute. The ric rack is a nice touch!

[ShirleyC]

Your mom should love those.

[sewamy]

Are the towels terry cloth or a smooth flour sack type fabric?:)

They are terry cloth. I got them at Target.

[sewamy]

How cute are those. Love the addition of the ric rack. Too cute. Did you need my address? :p


LOL, You crack me up. LOL

[StitchinGrandma]

LOL, You crack me up. LOL

:D I wouldn't want to see you have too many laying around your house in your way you know. HA!

[starsite]

The rick rack edging is such a cute finish, I bet Mom will love them.
Wendy

[sewamy]

thanks guys, you are sweet. I can't wait to give them to her. I am going to give them to her early so she can use them for Christmas this year.

[ewigginton]

Do you preshrink your towels before embroidering? Anyone ever used Williams and Sonoma waffle towels to embroider on? I bought some of their kitchen towels -- white with contrast color for my kitchen and they shrunk terribly. Their plain towels are so beautiful but I'm wondering if they would shrink as badly?

[SewFanatic]

I used some of the W&S waffle towels also Ellen and had the same problem. I bought some cheap ones at another store and they didn't shrink as much. I have to admit that they were not as good of quality but the shrinkage was better.

[deesmom]

My waffle towels have all shrunk and look icky now, too.

[ewigginton]

Would it be tacky to embroider and give those W&S towels and say they're just for looks only? I'd make a ton more of them and add ribbons and embellishments if I knew they weren't to be used. I know when I buy fun towels for the bathroom, etc. I have them just for looks. Maybe attach a tag or something? I bought some less expensive blanks from Wholesale Linens and prewashed them. They look horrible! I won't even embroider on them.

[deesmom]

Would it be tacky to embroider and give those W&S towels and say they're just for looks only? I'd make a ton more of them and add ribbons and embellishments if I knew they weren't to be used. I know when I buy fun towels for the bathroom, etc. I have them just for looks. Maybe attach a tag or something? I bought some less expensive blanks from Wholesale Linens and prewashed them. They look horrible! I won't even embroider on them.

I dont think that would be tacky, but they will still end up needing washed at some point.

[StitchinGrandma]

Would it be tacky to embroider and give those W&S towels and say they're just for looks only?
I don't think it would be tacky necessarily at all. For me however, I wouldn't know what to do with them as I have nowhere in my kitchen to hang cute towels, only those we use. I guess you'd need to judge for yourself as to whether the person you are giving them to would use them once and then toss them into the back of her closet never to be seen again, or if they have someplace they could have them showing off. I know that I'd love them but just wouldn't have someplace to hang them if they are only for show.

I'd much rather give something I know the person will be able to use. I'm not sure where everyone lives, but if you are near an IKEA they have awesome towels that I've done many designs on and everyone I've given them to keeps asking for more because they love them. IKEA sells a few kinds and one was a waffle weave that after washing prior to me doing my embrodiery they were horrible looking. I took those back and got my others I always get. Sadly, the ones I buy are blue and white. They are great though, even after washing. (You may be able to order them online from them too, I've never looked)

[SewFanatic]

Would it be tacky to embroider and give those W&S towels and say they're just for looks only? I'd make a ton more of them and add ribbons and embellishments if I knew they weren't to be used. I know when I buy fun towels for the bathroom, etc. I have them just for looks. Maybe attach a tag or something? I bought some less expensive blanks from Wholesale Linens and prewashed them. They look horrible! I won't even embroider on them.

I don't think it is tacky at all. Most of the ones I make for myself (which is not many) I don't use...they are just for show.

[ajsmom]

I love those!!! The ric rac just finishes them to perfection!

LS

[deesmom]

I wish I had an Ikea near me. I have been wanting to go there for forever.

[StitchinGrandma]

I wish I had an Ikea near me. I have been wanting to go there for forever.
Awwwwww, I'm sorry. We are within driving distance to the two in the Chicago area so we drive to Schaumburg most of the time. Then we get to go to our favorite restaurant too. :D

[ewigginton]

Does anyone have a source other than IKEA for quality dishtowels that don't shrink or get all yucky?

[StitchinGrandma]

Does anyone have a source other than IKEA for quality dishtowels that don't shrink or get all yucky?
Since you're in MI this may be close to you. I had bookmarked this when a few others in a yahoo group had said they were the best. I keep wanting to stop in there on one of our many trips to the Holland/GR area but we still haven't stopped.

American Chair Store in Allendale, MI (http://americanchairstore.com/floursacktowels.html) It certainly can't hurt to buy a few and try them out. You may be surprised to find you love them.

[SewFanatic]

I might have to order some of these online and see how they work! Thanks!

[StitchinGrandma]

I might have to order some of these online and see how they work! Thanks!
If you do, PLEASE, come back and tell us since I still haven't gotten there.

[SewFanatic]

I've already placed the order so as soon as I get them and stitch them up, I'll report back!!

[deesmom]

I've already placed the order so as soon as I get them and stitch them up, I'll report back!!

Cant wait to hear what you think of them. I need some more here.

[StitchinGrandma]

Very cool. I'm excited to hear what someone else has to say. They did come highly recommended though so hopefully that person was right. One person can do that and another buy the same thing and hate it so I'll cross my fingers. I wanted to GO there myself since they have restaurant tables and chairs though and figured I'd buy some when I'm there. I may have to just order them myself. The IKEA ones are great but they are all varied blue and white colored with each pack of four having one checked, one wide stripe, one thin striped and then with one wide stripe horizontally across either end. The neat thing though is that they all have hanging loops on one end which is great. Of course, anyone can sew on a loop to hang a towel. :D

[rubiesnana]

Those came out nice.
Pam

[SewFanatic]

I just bought some really nice Calphalon dish towels at Linens N Things. They are white with red lines. I'm planning on stitching something on one tonight and will post a pic. The towels are very nice so I hope they do well.

[crumbear]

Your mom's going to love them, they're so cute! :D

[SewFanatic]

OK...I got something done tonight...not much but it is cute! I love the candy cane alpha!!

[StitchinGrandma]

Wanda ~ That's great. Simple is sometimes SO much more. I love it.

[SewFanatic]

Thanks! I was excited to find the dish towels with the red trim today. I only bought one to see how it would work but I am definitely going to go get more!!!

[StitchinGrandma]

You are MUCH better than I am. I cannot CAN.NOT buy just one. Never!

[SewFanatic]

It took LOTS of willpower but I had several other things to get so I only bought one! Of course, now I have to go back and get more!! :o

[StitchinGrandma]

And with gas costs being so high you'll just NEED to buy even more now to save yet a third trip for more. LOL You should just buy out the store. Yea, that's it. Get all of them. LOL

[SewFanatic]

LOL...they only had 6 of the red ones left so I probably will just get them all!! :D

[StitchinGrandma]

Ooh you'd better call ahead and have them hold them first thing in the morning. Then see if they can check their backroom stock to be sure they don't have an extra pallet of them hiding back there. :p

[SewFanatic]

You are funny!! But that is a great idea! LOL

[starsite]

OK...I got something done tonight...not much but it is cute! I love the candy cane alpha!!

These towels will be perfect for Christmas gifts, and I have a ton of coupons for Linen's n Things & Bed's Bath & Beyond (which my LnT's accepts) so I'll really be saving money if I buy a bunch.:D

[SewFanatic]

These towels will be perfect for Christmas gifts, and I have a ton of coupons for Linen's n Things & Bed's Bath & Beyond (which my LnT's accepts) so I'll really be saving money if I buy a bunch.:D

I had the coupons too!! That is the only way to shop at LnT or BBB!!

[deesmom]

That is super cute, Wanda!!

[SewFanatic]

That is super cute, Wanda!!

Thank you. It came out cute for being so quick and easy! Going to get more of those dish towels tomorrow and make some as Christmas gifts!

[ewigginton]

You hit the magic posting number and sewed tonight? My aren't we the multi-tasker.

[starsite]

Linen's & Things is going to wonder why they are suddenly selling out of the white with red stripe towels all across the country!!!

[Boo Grandma]

Target has some very nice kitchen towels that come 3 to a pkg. They embroidery well and wash great..........even with the embroidery.

[Boo Grandma]

I have also sewn with Target's hand towels and love them. They do have pretty colors. I did these towels for a gift.

[ajsmom]

I have also sewn with Target's hand towels and love them. They do have pretty colors. I did these towels for a gift.

Those are sooo cute! The colorful designs just show up so pretty! Feel free to send me any extras that you have. LOL

LS

[sew blessed]

Love those towels, My mom would love that.

[fun2sew]

Since you're in MI this may be close to you. I had bookmarked this when a few others in a yahoo group had said they were the best. I keep wanting to stop in there on one of our many trips to the Holland/GR area but we still haven't stopped.

American Chair Store in Allendale, MI (http://americanchairstore.com/floursacktowels.html) It certainly can't hurt to buy a few and try them out. You may be surprised to find you love them.

I LIVE 5 MILES from Allendale Oh my... I will check it out!

[StitchinGrandma]

I LIVE 5 MILES from Allendale Oh my... I will check it out!
OH VERY cool! If you go in the next week or so find out their hours during the Thanksgiving week. Are they having any special sales the day after Thanksgiving etc. I may have to see what I can to do make it possible to stop in while we're in the area then. :D I'd really appreciate the info if you go.

[Terrie]

I have also sewn with Target's hand towels and love them. They do have pretty colors. I did these towels for a gift.


Those look really nice!

Wanda, your towels came out so cute!

I just love the candy cane alphabet.

[sewamy]

I wish I had an Ikea near me. I have been wanting to go there for forever.


I wish we had an Ikea too. I have never been it one, but I hear people talk about them all the time.

[Terrie]

Do you preshrink your towels before embroidering? Anyone ever used Williams and Sonoma waffle towels to embroider on? I bought some of their kitchen towels -- white with contrast color for my kitchen and they shrunk terribly. Their plain towels are so beautiful but I'm wondering if they would shrink as badly?


Wow, I'm surprised. I would have expected everything W&S sells to be high quality. Thanks for the tip!

Amy, your towels with the rick rack are too cute!

[clae]

Very cute!!
Christy

[marilynd]

That is adorable. I think it is cute and would make great gifts with a basket of hpmemade cookies.

[pcsews]

Cute, cute, cute!! I just did some thanksgiving towels for my Mom!

[lovestosew]

cuuute towels!!! I also love that ric rac!!

[sewamy]

OK...I got something done tonight...not much but it is cute! I love the candy cane alpha!!


Love it , very cute.

[sewamy]

Thank you everyone for all the sweet compliments of my little ric rac towels.

[pcsews]

Those are sew cute!! Now I want the Candy Cane Font!!!

[SewAddicted]

Cute and simple. Like the ric rack.

Pam

[Honeybee]

Very nice present

[rosebud314]

Those look great. I love doing dish towels.

[Luciana]

the simple could be the nicer!!!!

[rubiesnana]

Those came out nice,Ilike the ric rac on the bottom,nice touch.

[debi@thebeach]

I think I will run to Wal-Mart and get some dish towels to do for Christmas. I just realized a bit ago that I was almost there so I have decided on getting the Renae Lindgren Christmas 1 collection. I think some of these would be cute on towels for the holidays. What do you think? do the Wal-Mart towels wash well? I will also put some of the smaller designs on under panties for the girls in the family. Sorry, John. Oh, but don't be forgotten, I am doing monograms and some graphics on boxer shorts also.;)
Debi
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[kurthco]

Those are so cute. I've gotten some plain white towels from Wal-mart. They are low pill and don't stretch too much.

[LottieJo]

Perfect gift for friends and office workers.

[fun2sew]

I like the 2 colors in the candy cane font!

Great Job!

[JenZ]

I Have seen so many projects with the ric-rac that look so good. It has made me look twice at ric-rac ( I always associated it with my mother tacking it onto the hems of our jeans to cover up the fact that we had grown and they were too short.) I think I am goingto pick someup this weekend for some towels I have planned.

[Eurosprouts]

I loved making embroidered stuff for my Mom. I can't help but smile at how the very first things I made, which didn't look so great, were still just as special as my fancy stuff!

Dorothy

[alissa]

I love the Alphabet you used. Very nice towels

[huffjoann]

those are very cute,, simple yet elegant too

[Sew 'N Sane]

Last night I was installing some bedding and window treatments at a clients house. As a thank you gift, I gave her a kitchen towel that I had embroidered "HO HO HO" on. She loved it!

When I showed the towel to designer, she said that she had seen it, but it was upside down and she wanted to know why the client had a towel that said "Off Off Off". :p

:elefant:

[alissa]

very cute I like the rick rack on them

alissa