Ribbon Napkin Rings

Are you like me?  Do you save bits of ribbon from this gift or that bag because it’s just too pretty to throw away?

I save ribbon, but sometimes wonder what to do with all these little pieces of beauty.

Today I decided to put some of them to use.  I made a bunch of napkin rings to use in anticipation of some out of town company we’re expecting for Easter.

basket of napkins

They’re simple to make.  I simply cut scraps of ribbon into four inch lengths:

pieces of ribbon

then folded each one in half (right sides together) and stitched the ends closed.


Then turn the circle right side out, roll up a napkin and you’re good to go!

ribbon napkin rings

I used a variety of brightly colored and pastel ribbons because I’m longing for spring.  Some of them are wired and some are not.  I found that both worked fine.  I made two of each and I like the way they all look together.

ribbon napkin rings 2

It’s a great way to dress up a simple paper napkin or add a touch of color to the table.   They’re the sort of thing you could take on a picnic or use them with cloth napkins for a more formal meal.  I think it would be fun to make a bunch for a baby or wedding shower.

Because I used scraps, the project cost me nothing.  It took about 60 seconds to make each one, and they’re the kind of thing you could store in a little ziploc bag.  Zero cost, minimal time, easy storage, pretty.  I like it when all those things combine in one project.

basket of ribbon napkin rings

I can’t wait to use them!  Hope you’ll try some, too.

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Lumiere de Noel by French General

Last week in a LQS I noticed a little table holding fat quarters and charm packs that seemed familiar.  I looked closely and discovered that they’re from the Christmas collection of quilting fabric by French General for Moda, called Lumiere de Noel.

Lumiere de Noel fat quarters

Similar to their debut collection in color and style, this collection contains a reprint of the popular medallion prints from Rouenneries along with new prints that are really pretty.   I’m thinking that it will be fun to combine a bit of this collection with my scraps from Rouenneries for a fun project.

In fact, I added the fat quarters pictured above from Lumiere de Noel to the Rouenneries quilt I just cut pieces for.  I’m excited to see them together.

Once again, I love the pattern on the edges of the fabric.

Lumiere de Noel bird print

The bird print is really pretty.

Lumiere de Noel bird print 2

I also like this pattern quite a bit.

Lumiere de Noel by French General 2

Set to ship in June, this line has a few prints I’ll be on the lookout for!

Lumiere de Noel charm squares

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Spring Porch


rocking chair with red bench and spring sign

Inspired by the spring weather we’ve had this week, I took the little ones on a walk and when we got home I decided to give my front porch a little attention.  It started out simply, but somehow became a project that involved moving everything that was on the porch somewhere else, and bringing pieces from other porches to use in front.

My parents gave me this cabinet that they picked up at a community yard sale in Colorado.  The large drawer is made for storing bulbs.  I bought the “dirt” bin years ago because it made me laugh.  It still makes me laugh, and it’s a great place to keep dirt.

vintage cabinet with dirt bin and window frame

I grabbed my old “spring” sign from the basement, along with a white lantern to sit on my old red bench.  I love that bench.  I could use it in 10 different places at the same time.

red bench with "spring" sign

My old blue milk jug found a new location as well, along with a planter I hope to fill with flowers soon.

vintage blue milk jug and planter

The porch looks more open than it did.  More colorful, yet simpler at the same time.

distant view of porch

Zero cost.  A bit of time.  Entirely new look on my front porch.  I like it.

Front porch ready for spring

I’d love to add a rug.  What do you think?

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