![Thanksgiving napkins, October 2016](https://www.artquiltmaker.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/DSCN1575sm-300x287.jpg)
I think my last update about this project was in August. A lot has happened and I think we are nearing the end.
SIL and her machine have been working hard. She has to recolor all of the designs so use just 6 colors. Sometimes that is really hard and she has to make compromises. Still she has done a great job and I can’t wait to have the napkins out at Thanksgiving.
![Thanksgiving Napkins, mid October 2016](https://www.artquiltmaker.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/DSCN1394-e1478146763733-300x165.jpg)
My job has been to wash and press all of the embroidered napkins. I have had no bleeding or fading of the designs. I have used a lot of Flatter and Mary Ellen’s Best Press!
The embroidery machine had a hissy fit and ate one of the yellow napkins. While there were probably enough napkins for everyone, we decided to get one more packet (World Market Buffet napkins). I bought a dusty purple and these came out SUPER well. I am very pleased with them.
I really like all of the napkins. Not only are they pretty and festive, but they are also large enough to keep laps clean.