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Saturday, June 18, 2011

Creating a Patriotic Dish Towel

I am clearly in patriotic mode. I decided my kitchen needed a new splash of color so I sewed together this little gem of a dish towel today. I was clearly inspired by all the strands of patriotic pennant flags displayed around the internet. They just make me smile because they remind me of parties! Who does not want a party in their kitchen??


I started by using a rotary cutter to cut 2x3 triangles for the flags. Then I layed them out on my blue and white tea towel for spacing. I pinned them down to hold them in place.


Sew each flag with 1/4" seam allowance. I wanted to allow from them to fray some after washing.


Next I used a piece of ribbon to sew along the top as a "rope." I sewed one direction...


and then sewed back up the opposite direction to secure the ribbon on.


I love that it is patriotic but I could probably still use it year round!


Parties I linked to:

PhotobucketMaking Monday Marvelous Linky Party
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http://betweennapsontheporch.blogspot.com/
http://todayscreativeblog.net/
somewhat simple button Ladybird Ln 

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11 comments:

  1. A.VangJune 19, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Oooo! I want a party in my kitchen!! I love your adorable dish towels. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  2. Screaming SardineJune 20, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    That is so cute. I love how this idea lets you turn any ordinary dish towel into a holiday theme. Great idea!

    Cheers,
    Tracy Screaming Sardine

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  3. CarrieJune 21, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    So pretty! You could use fabrics to match any decor, too.

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  4. The Idea GirlJune 22, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    very cute, I just love pennants and patriotic decor.
    Jessica
    http://thatgivesmeanidea.blogspot.com

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  5. Sweet Peas and BumblebeesJune 22, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    What an adorable towel..almost too cute to wipe dirty hands on! =) I would also LOVE if you would link up your project to our {{What I Made Wednesday}} linky party...it's going on now!

    ~Briana
    sweetpeasandbb.blogspot.com

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  6. KarenJune 22, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I love it! I love the pennants and the fabric you chose is adorable! I am a new follower:)
    www.karismaheartsavannah.blogspot.com

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  7. JocelynJune 23, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Very cute! Love this idea.

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  8. Mindie HiltonJune 24, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    Thanks for linking! Love it!

    I am just reminding everyone about tonights link party that runs Friday evening now through Mondays!

    I also have an ongoing give away link party now too.

    Hope to see you soon.


    http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/

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  9. The4RsJune 27, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Please post a link to this on my Reap What You Sew linky, it closes in a few hours, otherwise post by next Sunday, I would be honored!
    San at http://the4rsramblings.blogspot.com

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  10. LeslieJune 28, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    I love this! Too cute! I featured it on hoo's got talent! Thanks for linking up to the party!

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  11. Aunt Suzi QuiltsMay 13, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    This is such a cute idea! Definitely pinning this.

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