Several months ago while shopping in Joann's, I saw the cutest little iron-on transfers for each month of the year. I'm a sucker for little needlwork projects that I can slide into my handbag as I'm running out the door, so along with a package of flour sack towels, I headed to the checkout lane. I embroidered the one for May first because it seemed to have the least complicated pattern and I figured, if I'm going to mess up I would rather do it on something small. It came out very pretty though and I'll have to pull it out of the kitchen drawer later on for it's mugshot.
Having a bit more confidence, I fixed up the August, October and December towels and into the ziploc baggie they went. October was kind of bland in my opinion, but then I'm not one who cares for white-on-white for craft projects. August was fun for all of the bright colors and my new friend Liz suggested using Mint Chocolate Chip for the ice cream. Very cute idea! I haven't started December yet, but just a few minutes ago I ordered a few more packages of towels so that I can complete the whole years' worth of stitching. The great thing about the flour sack towels is that I cut them in half lengthwise and sewed on a new hem for each. The towels are 33" x 38" out of the package, which is just too big for my needs. They aren't really expensive at about $7 for two, but if I can conserve/recycle a bit I'm all for it!
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