In the next couple of weeks, I am really focusing on Spring cleaning.
It is always a little daunting, thinking of all of the work, but I sooo love the end result.
Organizing, cleaning out, giving away…it just makes me feel good!
Usually I “Spring clean” all year and just take a room a month and deep clean.
This year, life was busier and I am back to doing most of it at once.
So, why not make it a pleasant experience and spice things up with some pretty dish cloths?
They are made from old towels and lovely scraps of fabric.
{Do you find you need to replace towels in the Spring, too?}
I prefer to have absorbent cloths because when I clean…I really clean!
And these are not meant to be kept stain free…they are meant to be used!
I have other pretty towels that I save for drying dishes or my hands after cooking.
I want to emphasize that anyone can make these!
They are super duper simple, quick, and such a money saver.
{I don’t use paper products in the kitchen at all.}
{I don’t use paper products in the kitchen at all.}
You will need:
old towels
several cotton fabric scraps at least 12×12 inches
you could also use old sheets, flannel shirts, or other cotton clothing for the top {use what you have on hand}
Cut a 12×12 inch square out of the towel and a matching piece of fabric.
Place together.
Sew about 1/2 inch all the way around, leaving the edges raw.
Wash, and the edges will fray nicely.
You have a pretty way to clean!
These cloths also make a nice gift for Moms…maybe even a new Mom with a little one?
If you want to add even more pretty things to your kitchen, you could try making my Everyday Napkins or Ruffled Dish Towel.
Happy Spring cleaning!
~Julia
