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I found this great idea in Whole Living magazine.
I love this magazine and website for so many reasons! It has great recipes, eco-friendly decorating and craft ideas, and tons of tips on healthful living. When I saw this project a few weeks ago, I immediately ran to my husbands closet.
Whole Living's no-sew cloth napkins
I gently cajoled (FORCED) him to choose 5 shirts he was done with. None of which he has worn in 3-5 years, but he still cried to say goodbye...baby:)
I cut the shirt into 12" x 18" pieces
Then I frayed each edge.
I ended up with 5 napkins 
They packaged up all cute with my twine!
 They are going to make the cutest little  gifts for my eco-girls!

I am putting some in my ETSY store too.

My husband is out of town for work for the next few days and I may have to sneak back into his closet:)

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  1. 4you-withlove says:
    November 17, 2011 at 8:15 am

    very cute and resourceful!

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  2. life...just saying says:
    November 17, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    OMG! This is a great idea too. So many ideas here, so little time. Although I don't have too much time on my hands, I think I'll puruse the closets of a few family members and make some napkins. New follower!

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  3. Erin says:
    November 17, 2011 at 7:26 pm

    I've managed to eliminate all paper goods in my house except for napkins and TP. I thought about using cloth napkins, but I've only ever had "nice" cloth napkins that I hated to soil. This is such a fabulous idea and a handy way to re-purpose my husband's shirts he no longer likes. Thanks for sharing! :)

    Erin @ Carolina Country Living

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  4. Renewed Upon a Dream says:
    November 18, 2011 at 12:55 pm

    Oh my gosh so cute! What kind of material are those shirts? Just regular cotton or are they flannel?

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  5. Jen says:
    November 19, 2011 at 12:45 am

    Wow, great idea! THanks for sharing.

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  6. Kim Sturge says:
    November 19, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    Nice Idea. I think I have just the shirt in mind.

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  7. Sherry says:
    November 20, 2011 at 1:55 am

    This is fabulous! I was just thinking I need to find a way to make my own cloth napkins…they are so spendy but I love using them everyday. I did a cloth "papertowel" post to reduce papertowel use and spreading germs. Check it out if you are interested:
    http://ponderedprimedperfected.blogspot.com/2011/11/downfall-of-paper-towel.html

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  8. ❀❀❀Ðαωᾔ❀❀❀ says:
    November 20, 2011 at 5:51 am

    What a cute idea:)

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  9. Inspire Me Heather says:
    November 20, 2011 at 8:03 am

    Well, how cleaver is this! Perfect for non-sewers (like me..)

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  10. Shabby Marilyn says:
    November 20, 2011 at 8:26 am

    Thanks for sharing, funny your husband is going to be shirtless!
    Mine has way too many, Well I think so! Can you imagine if the
    hubs went into our clothes and started cutting :)

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  11. Kimberly @ The Brown Eyes Have It says:
    November 20, 2011 at 11:19 am

    Those are really cute! Have you tried washing them, do they wash well?

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  12. Sherry says:
    November 20, 2011 at 11:26 am

    This is a wonderful idea for napkins. Thanks for sharing. I'm a new follower, I would luv for you to drop by when you have a chance.

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  13. marissa says:
    November 21, 2011 at 12:26 am

    that looks so pretty, I loved the edges I'd love it if you would add this to my link party at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com/2011/11/what-i-wore-wednesdays-1.html

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  14. Jamie Hammond says:
    November 21, 2011 at 4:31 am

    Those are so adorable. Love the frayed edges. I hope you will link these up to More the Merrier Monday.
    Jamie
    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com/

    P.S. I have another giveaway going on right now. Would love you to stop by and check it out.

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  15. Tutus & Tea Parties says:
    November 21, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    You had me at no-sew! This is great…I might have to hit up my local thrift store for some shirts…my hubby doesn't have any I'd like to turn into nampkins!

    I'd love for you to link up and share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2011/11/pinteresting-linky-party-week-fourteen.html

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  16. Rhiannon says:
    November 23, 2011 at 6:08 am

    great idea, how do they wash?

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  17. Maridith @ Strictly Homemade says:
    November 28, 2011 at 8:20 pm

    Excellent idea and love how it is an upcycle idea too!! Great gift as well. Thanks so much for linking to Strictly Homemade Tuesday!!

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  18. Mesmire says:
    April 14, 2013 at 9:07 am

    Oh I’m glad I stumbled onto your little blog. I see this post is kinda old. But I never though of making napkins this way. I had thought how could I make napkins and from what recycled fabric during Xmas time to do gifts. But alas came up w/ nothing. Too bad my bf doesn’t wear button downs. But I think it’s still eco-conscious to buy the used shirts from a thrift store… oh the possibilities!

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