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Christmas Towel

December 14, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 21 Comments

It is all about the details at Christmas time for me. I love putting special touches all through the house.

When my order from Ribbons Galore arrived last week, I knew I had to incorporate this cute retro Christmas caravan ribbon into my decorating.

It was quite therapeutic amongst the rush of my day today, to sit at the sewing machine for 20 minutes to dress up a hand towel.

Perfect for the guest powder room.  It matches my Customised Hand Sanitiser.

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  1. shez says

    December 14, 2011 at 1:48 am

    very nice Lisa,you cant beat those colours,well done

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  2. embracingitall says

    December 14, 2011 at 2:21 am

    Looks gorgeous! I love those colours together. Jacinta

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  3. Bee happy says

    December 14, 2011 at 2:34 am

    Great idea! love the reds with the white, it looks really festive 🙂

    Bee happy x
    Have a delicious day!

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  4. morethanakeyword says

    December 14, 2011 at 2:58 am

    Oh what a lovely idea!

    And I suppose afterwards you can unpick it all?
    I went on a crafting weekend about two weeks ago (I think it was through http://www.goactivities.co.uk ? ) but it was more about the spinning and weaving side. Definitely after a more creative cutesy class that can teach me all this stuff! Do you know any good ones? I live in Cambridge.

    MTAK xxxx

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  5. KJ@letsgoflyakite says

    December 14, 2011 at 4:01 am

    That ribbon is very special. I love how you have incorporated it into a towel.

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  6. Stephanie says

    December 14, 2011 at 4:53 am

    Festive, happy, fun!

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  7. Trish and Bonnie @ Uncommon says

    December 14, 2011 at 5:33 am

    These are just adorable! I love your color combo (looks fantastic on your blog design, as well)!! Merry Christmas!

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  8. KaHolly says

    December 14, 2011 at 5:40 am

    Clever, simple, and sweet!!

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  9. Thimbleanna says

    December 14, 2011 at 6:50 am

    Ohmygosh — that’s adorable Lisa. I LOVE that trim!

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  10. Bela says

    December 14, 2011 at 7:19 am

    Lovely work Lisa!!!
    Your house might be wonderfully decorated!!!!
    Kisses, Bela

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  11. JG says

    December 14, 2011 at 9:04 am

    Lisa, I was so surprised to read your post today! This is one of my current projects – adding decoration to the guest towels for Christmas. They look so nice and are so easy and easy is very good. 🙂 I like your ribbon with the trees.

    ~Judy

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  12. Terriaw says

    December 14, 2011 at 9:06 am

    That camper ribbon is adorable! What a great way to show it off by sewing it onto a towel for a sweet holiday decoration. Lovely!

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  13. pasqueflower says

    December 14, 2011 at 9:14 am

    Very cute! Love that ribbon.

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  14. Michelle says

    December 14, 2011 at 11:16 am

    That ribbon is just the cutest thing!

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  15. kiki says

    December 14, 2011 at 11:44 am

    Such a cute idea!!!
    My husband loved the photo links you posted last time!
    We also had a lot of fun!
    Enjoy the season,
    Kiki

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  16. em's scrapbag says

    December 14, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    Perfect touch. That ribbon is adorable.

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  17. Catherine says

    December 14, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    Another one who loves that camper ribbon! And what a great idea – would also be a perfect gift.

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  18. suzitee says

    December 15, 2011 at 6:47 pm

    Christmas caravans? Seriously, does it get any cuter? LOVE IT!

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  19. Chocolate Cat says

    December 16, 2011 at 12:21 am

    That ribbon is adorable!

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  20. mamas kram says

    December 16, 2011 at 1:41 am

    So cute! Great idea! Love that christmas ribbon…
    A wonderful Christmas Season to you and your family!
    Hugs Doris

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  21. robinnan says

    November 18, 2013 at 10:30 pm

    Beautiful and inspiring!

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