The tricky thing about bread cloths is that they don't get a lot of use unless a person bakes. The fabric is also usually made with a very loose weave. Because of the nature of the weave the embroidery needs to be fairly simple. I try not to overwhelm people with these - I mean, how often will they actually get to use them?
And I do expect them to be used - and put in the washer and the dryer. These were made with an acrylic thread my sister got second hand. I've found it washes and dries nicely.
This first one is from a vintage pattern I found online. I changed it a bit to suit the weave and size of the fabric.
This second bread cloth I modified from a pattern by Buttermilk Basin. I have a few of her books and the patterns are all gorgeous. It was also changed to suit the fabric and format. I think they're so cute I may actually make some for myself.
