How do you make a dish towel angel?

To make a dish towel angel, accordion fold a washcloth, dishtowel and pot holder, then bind the pieces together with a rubber band or decorative ribbon to form a head, body, arms and wings. Select a color palette or seasonal theme for the angel, then choose your materials around it.

To form the angel's head and body, accordion fold a dish towel into 1-inch pleats across the longest edge, then fold the towel in half lengthwise, and wrap a ribbon or rubber band approximately 1 inch from the top. Next, accordion fold both the washcloth and the potholder into 1-inch pleats. Place the folded washcloth on top of the potholder, and fasten the two together in the center with a piece of ribbon or rubber band. Place the towel on top of the pot holder and washcloth, then bring the washcloth around to the front, and secure it 1 inch from the ends to form arms and hands. Position the potholder loop at the top so that the angel can be hung from it.

A dish towel angel can be used as a housewarming gift or as home decor in the kitchen. Consider adding decorative touches such as silk flowers, ribbons and other ornaments, or experimenting with contrasting colors and patterns.