If you think you don’t have time to stitch a last minute gift, think again! Let me show you how to stitch six napkins in no time.
Mark the location of the corner monogram on each of the six napkins. I use the Napkin On-Point template from the Perfect Placement Kit – no math, no measuring. Just place the template on the napkin aligning the guides with the stitched hem and then insert a target sticker into the hole with the arrow pointing towards the body of the napkin. Repeat for all six napkins – you’ll finish this task in under two minutes. 
Select the largest hoop available and hoop tear-away stabilizer. Since I was limited to a 5” x 7” hoop for this project, I selected a small design so I could fit three napkins in one hooping. Use one of three options for holding the napkin on the stabilizer: spray the hooped stabilizer with temporary adhesive, hoop adhesive tear-away stabilizer or use painter’s tape.
To get the most of a 5” x 7” sewing field for this technique, consider placing the first design (napkin) at the far left back of the hoop, the second design in the middle on the right and the third design at the bottom of the hoop on the left. You could audition the positions in software or on the editing screen of your machine. Here’s an example. 
Position the first napkin at the back of the hoop. Center the needle over the target sticker, remove the sticker and embroider the design. If your machine has a baste feature, use it! 
Lift the corner of the napkin back over the body of the napkin and tape it out of harm’s way. 
Position the second napkin below the first napkin, making sure the first napkin is not caught under the second napkin. Smooth in place. 
Position the needle over the target sticker. If your machine has a trace feature, use it to verify the needle will not stitch on the first napkin. Once you’re confident the first napkin is out of the sewing field, remove the sticker and embroider the design. 
Lift the corner, tape it down to keep it out of the sewing field. 
Position the third napkin and repeat the process. 
Bam -three napkins done in no time! Now repeat for a second hooping of three more napkins and your set of six is complete.
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109 COMMENTS
Darlene Gerber
9 years agoKitchen Towels!!
Bonnijean Marley
9 years agoReady-made fleece blankets with embroidered name and design in one corner.
Jacque
9 years agoBeach theme!
Jean
9 years agoTowels – either kitchen towels with a “tab top” stitched under an embroidery design for hanging, or flour sack towels with a “linework” design. For baby showers I give burp cloths made from cloth diapers with an applique design and a matching flannel receiving blanket.
TJ
9 years agoKitchen towels
Melanie Leigh
9 years agoTowels, either kitchen or bath. Great personal gifts and one of a kind.
Anne Rita Bakken
9 years agoMy go-to gift for kids is personalized towels. For girl friends, it is in-the-hoop purses.
Thanks!
Karen Hansen
9 years agoThe Raggedy Edge Coasters from the book Machine Embroidered Quilting and Applique. I buy the linen in various colors from the remnant section at my local fabric store so it’s ready to go when needed! The appliqué pieces are small enough that I save scraps of cotton and batik from various other projects. Everyone I’ve given them to has loved them – and everyone can use coasters!
Melissa Robson
9 years agoKitchen towels. To me, they just add a little unique touch to any kitchen.
Adrian Deanhardt
9 years agoI do more gifts for babies and children. Imake a lot of hooded towels and personalize them.
Ellen Dowdy
9 years agoI, too, make lots of hooded baby towels w/matching washcloths.
I’ve always made them from cotton terry velour, but am having a
lot of difficulty finding this fabric these days. What do you make yours from
and where do you purchase it? Thank you.
Cathy
9 years agoI always have kitchen towels and napkins washed and ready to stitch. I keep a variety of colors so ready for any color and/or theme. For kids I keep bath/beach towels washed and ready.
Janette Walker
9 years agoFor kids a fun pillow case with their name on it. For adults a zipper pouch about 5×7 personalized.
Diane W
9 years agoKitchen towel.
Jacque
9 years agoKitchen Towels and Monogrammed Bath Towels
Yvonne Carrington-Buss
9 years agoBy the sea, by the sea it’s such a great place to be!
Karin Callander
9 years agoNice big fluffy bath towel, hand towel & washcloth sets – always in style, and so easy to personalize to the recipient!
Belinda Germain
9 years agoI have three! A checkbook cover, kitchen towels and sunglass case. Quick, easy, and people love something personalized!
Debbie
9 years agoKitchen towels… Fleece blankets …or pot holders all of these things are quick and easy to embroider
linda staiger
9 years agotowels
Donna
9 years agoI love the in the hoop wallets for gifts. Just a few pieces to cut and everything done in the hoop.
Katrice Faulkner
9 years agoKitchen towels!
Becky
9 years agoEmbroidered Burp cloths for baby gifts.
Kathy Stoessner
9 years agonapkins featuring the persons initial. Love how quickly they work up.
Maryhelen Bronson
9 years agoIn the summer, I keep Target or Marshall beach towels
on hand. It is quick and easy to monogram them for a
last minute gift! The rest of the year, I keep kitchen towels, hot pads
and fleece blankets on hand! Also quick and easy gifts.
Frances Powell
9 years agoKitchen towels are always appreciated by the friends I give them to.
beth daniels
9 years agoI monogram bath towels or hand towels. Everyone always appreciates monogramed towels.
Susan Novak
9 years agoMy go-to gift is also kitchen towels. Either the dish drying kind or I also make a towel topper that I attach to half a hand drying towel with ties to hang on a drawer handle or oven handle.
Sandy Lyons
9 years agoMy go-to gift is aprons or kitchen towels. I keep a few extra on hand “just in case”.
Diane Schnurr
9 years agoA monogrammed tea towel used to wrap up a great bottle of wine. Everyone would love to receive this!
Beth R
9 years agoA FSL suncatcher or doily.
Lilia O.
9 years agoDefinitely kitchen towels!
Diane W
9 years agoKitchen towels, beach towels, burp cloths, baby blsnkets
Cathy
9 years agoI love to do a quick beach towel. I buy them in bright pretty colors when I find them on sale so I always have a supply!
Phyllis Pope
9 years agoI like to embroider kitchen towels if it is for an adult because who can’t always use more kitchen towels? If for babies I like to make burp cloths because there are so many ways to decorate them so there are no two that are alike.
Pam
9 years agoHand towels
Jacqueline Curtis
9 years agoI like to make the matching dishtowels and potholders. I have a lot made already and I am getting many more ready. They go fast and look great.
Brenda Howard
9 years agoMy go to gift is tea towels to match the recipient colors or decor.
Shirley Clark
9 years agoMy go-to gift is usually kitchen towels. I try to keep some on hand. I usually do a simple design and add some ribbon to dress them up. I love napkins, but it’s been a while since I’ve done any, but I have done more than one at a time.
Mary S
9 years agoI don’t have one. Each time I would like to take something when visiting, either at an assisted living or via mail, my mind is usually blank. (No pun intended on the blank napkins)Thanks for the great idea.
Shirl R
9 years agoKitchen Towels in varying themes and styles to suit the recipient, then napkins – they are so much fun to do!
Anne
9 years agoGo to gift is personalized towels, grad gifts with the college name on it is a real hit!
Sheila Wagner
9 years agoMy go to gift is an embroidered scrubbie made out of a washcloth
These are so cute and good for anytime of the year or holiday.
Mary Haggenmaker
9 years agoI do a lot of kitchen towels usually with designs that puts a smile on the recipients face.
deb bremer
9 years agoTowels and Towel Holders the sky is the limit with them!
Sandy
9 years agoWith 14 grandchildren, my go to gifts are personalized beach towels. They all have there favorite themes, so it’s easy to make a gift unique to them.
Nathalie Culotta
9 years agoI keep a stash of matching tee shirts and shorts. Can be purchased for under $8.00. With all the school birthday parties, kids love to get a set monogrammed with either initials, summer fun things, (like thongs sandals) or one of the current kids favorite characters. Works for boys and girls.
Jean
9 years agoI do guest towels. I always keep some linen on hand to do a quick to go. A simple guest embroidery or monogram. I do have a selection of flowers that work really nicely .
Dee Dee
9 years agoAprons with embroidered pockets.
Barb
9 years agoMy go to gift is bath towels with children’s names or monograms for adults. My new go to gift for the grandkids are in-the-hoop little shaped zippered purses. The favorite of the girls are flip flops.
Lori E
9 years agoLately they’ve been one of the wraps in Joanne Banko’s Wrapped In Embroidery collection.
Joanne Banko
9 years agoHi Lori, So glad to hear you are embroidering something from the book! I think wraps, scarves, and shawls make great useful gifts any time of the year.
My favorite summer dress is a sleeveless black sheath. To perk things up for summer I am embellishing a black pashmina with a color block theme using designs and techniques from the book. Each block is a different bright color, giving this basic black outfit a pop of color for summer. Admittedly this is a gift for me :-). However, I am working on a few pashminas for friends too. I am using a tone on tone scheme for each of those so it will go with a lot of items in their wardrobe. The great thing about a pashmina is it works as a shawl for summer and a scarf for cooler months. Such a classic style too!
Barbara McKenzie
9 years agoTowel sets, placemats, coasters…
Joaniez
9 years agoMy go to gift is kitchen towels, napkins, or burp cloths.
Ellen Perry
9 years agoAlways tea towels or bath towels
My new graduation gift for girls is monogram cosmetic bags
Ellen
Robin
9 years agoI keep a variety of stuff on hand. Shirts , tote bags, bath towels , kitchen towels, napkins cloth diapers for burp cloths, bibs, warm tater batting for potato bags, rice for hot packs, Fsl angels, all depends on how much I like the person. Lol
Maga
9 years agoTea towels are my go to gift. If the receiver don’t like my choice they can at least use them to clean windows or in the car and they will wear out so not wasted.
My biggest problem is to remember who I have given what, when! Scarves, aprons, table mats and tray clothes are other gifts I make from time to time but I don’t have a stash of ready-made stuff because I like to try to make the gift as personal as possible. I ought to keep a diary of the gifts I have given so I don’t turn up with the same gift twice within a year. Only tea towels in fairly neutral colours will be made when my machine is otherwise idle (doesn’t often happen!) and stashed.
Tricia Casey
9 years agoMy go to gift is an apron that I personalize.
Kristal
9 years agoTote bags. These make great gifts for all the kids’ birthday parties.
Marilyn
9 years agoI have one more to go on a batch of personalized towels for a group of high school graduates.
Betsy
9 years agoTote bags, purses and cosmetic bags
Orvalee Roe
9 years agoI make mug rugs. Add a cute mug and a few teabags and you have a perfect gift.
Donna G.
9 years agoKitchen and bath towels are the go-to gift I use most often but I like the idea of personalized napkins!
Odette
9 years agoPotholders and bookmarks, most of the time with holiday themes … Loved reading all the ideas here!
melinda
9 years agotowels, pillowcase dresses for little girls (embroidered near the hem)
Ellen N
9 years agoI love to make bibs or t-shirts for the birthday child, depending on the age I
choose a coordinating design for the theme of the party and personalize it
with name and number of years old celebrating. Always a hit!
Ann Wright
9 years agoTea Towels with seasons designs embroidery on them, monogrammed quickly,
Paule-Marie
9 years agoIt depends on what I need it for. quick tablerunners if I stay at my friends house or potholders are always good. (I made something like 40 for a family reunion.)
Joan M
9 years agoPillow cases with either monogram or a beautiful border design. For kids..young and old.. I love to do T shirts with a humorous saying around the design.
Valerie Brown
9 years agoI definitely stitch up some kitchen towels, but I love the napkin design. I’m always ready to save stabilizer and get as many “stitchings” on one hooping as possible.
Diane
9 years agoI lovemaking special aprons. There are so Many theme related fabrics out there! Cupcakes animals etc. Then a pot holder or 2 and maybe a bar mop towel and it’s good to go!
Bonnie Gray
9 years agoDepends on to whom I am giving the gift. New babies – birth record fleece blanket, wedding – set of napkins using motiv used on couple’s wedding invitation with 2 place settings of their dishes, kitchen towels as hostess gifts.
Diane Miller
9 years agoBaby Burp Cloths!
LindaW
9 years agoMonogrammed napkins or towels.
Clarice
9 years agoThis method is going to work so well with micro fiber cleaning cloths. And eliminate waste too. I love it ! Clarice
Mary Connelly
9 years agoKitchen towels/ tea towels. I put a recipe or red work on them. Have some to share at the drop of a hat.
Donna Fecteau
9 years agoAn apron that I’ve made with wooden spoons and recipe cards in the pocket. I like this one much better!
Dale Fedor
9 years agoAprons, towels & pillows.
Linda Harrigan
9 years agoKitchen towels. I use a split alphabet with their last name in colors to match their kitchen, or in seasonal colors for a quick Christmas gift.
Betty McGovern
9 years agoMy go to gifts are personalized potholders, pillow cases and embroidered kitchen towels.
Valerie Gwara
9 years agoTowels, mostly kitchen.
Cy
9 years agoFor weddings it’s a Bath towel set with “Mr/Mrs on them instead of His/Hers. I always have a good supply of Kitchen towels on hand, as well as diapers, to make burp clothes and bib sets.
Cy
9 years agoI also keep a “stash” of FSL angels made up that I can put in a card for a quick note of encouragement, and I carry a few in my car to give out if the need arises.
mad14kt
9 years agoTowels – Handkerchief
Jennifer P
9 years agoI like to make a small zippered coin purse with a small tab on the side, with a split ring attached with some kind of bauble. Then stick a gift card in the small purse. You can customize the fabric, bauble and the card to the recipient.
Aprille Sweatt
9 years agoI embroider aprons for a quick and appreciated gift for men, women, or children.
Karen
9 years agoMonogrammed towels or embroidered towel hangers and hooded towels.
Nancy
9 years agomy go-to gifts have been towels, coasters and gadget bags but thanks everyone for sharing your lists. It gives me some new ideas.
Christina
9 years agoMonogrammed towel sets for weddings. I have a niced embossed alphabet that turns out nice.
Mitzi
9 years agoI like to make personalized minkee baby blankets for new arrivals. Each one has an appliqued cuddly critter, topped with the child’s first name.
Vicki B.
9 years agoKitchen Towels. Everybody uses them.
Becky3580
9 years agoI like to give pillowcases, either plain, fancy or embroidered. They are so useful and also a travel size pillowcase or a king size or body pillowcase makes a nice but really quick gift using my serger. Others that are nice are towels of all types, door or garden flags and napkins are quick and easy also.
SJ
9 years agoEmbroidered kitchen or hand towels. For babies fingertip towel bibs with embroidered design and their name. Fleece pillows and pillowcases embroidered with their name.
Becky
9 years agoMonogrammed bath towels for adults. Personalized burp cloths for babies.
Deanna
9 years agoTowels or denim shirts for my horsey friends
Doreen
9 years agoI like to use in the hoop kitchen towels.
mad14kt
9 years agoTowels and Denim 🙂
Dee
9 years agoEmbroidered flour sack cup towels and pillowcases. Even adults ask for the personalized pillowcases–fabric to match their personality or interests, and their name!
Dianne
9 years agoI always keep a stash of embroidered kitchen towels on hand for hostess gifts. For the babies I keep embroidered bibs and burp clothes on hand.
Debi
9 years agoMy favorite is embroidered toilet paper… i always have it on hand, can personalize it easily for each person, and it doesn’t cost an arm & a leg to have ‘on hand’… I’ve used this for my best friend with a cute saying that ‘fit’ her, and for another on his 60th with his monogram & coast guard sayings. You can be sure no one else will come up with this gift!
Kim H
9 years agoI always give embroidered kitchen towels. They are quick and the are appreciated!
Marge Geraci
9 years agoMy favorite gift to give is: embroidered Dish Towel, Hot Pad, and Cover for dish detergent Bottle all themed.
Laurene Shewan
9 years agoI love monogramming “high end” pillowcases! Many folks have multiple bed pillows on their bed….so it’s nice to have an extra set of pillowcases. I use thread that compliments their bedroom color scheme and coordinates with their linens. Even non-traditionalists appreciate monogramming.
Reba M.
9 years agoI received a gift from a friend which was emb. potholder and place-mats and I loved them. I now make place-mats and potholders for all my friends and family. They are so useful. Reba
Sharon
9 years agoFor newborns I do embroidered wipe cases with their name, for toddlers I do blankets with their name and a cute picture. For the older ones I do blankets with their name and a design that goes with something they like to do, such as cheerleading or karate.
Mary Anderson
9 years agoIt was zipper bags, with their names of course, now,since I’ve made one, it may be clutch bags. I can’t seem to stay with one thing for long….the napkins look good! Maybe soon.
Linda Davidson
9 years agoMy go-to gift would be monogrammed napkins IF I had an embroidery machine. I hope to buy one within the next few months.
Alice Cornelson
8 years agoI like monograms on towels. My go to, in a hurry, gift is a one letter monogram on a kitchen towel with a pretty embellishment.
Wedding Gift Bags
8 years agoJust like choosing a right husband, selecting a perfect wedding gown is
a big. Everyone is expectig the traditional bride and grdoom holding hands.
For ladies who prefer cocktails to wine, we also hold
several cocktail glasses as well as our wine glasses gifts.
The most common are black, white and various shades of beige.