Dd turns 8 in about 2 weeks. She really likes the Magic Cabin picnic set, but it's just too pricey, so I found an enamel picnic set (with service for 4 instead of 2 :) ) and am going to make a picnic blanket and napkins to go with it. I'm wondering if I should use oilcloth. In which case I would prolly want to top it with something softer and more comfy. I see that MC's is twill, so I could try just that. Or I could use some wallyworld waterproof ripstop nylon ($1/yd) and top it with something soft...

What would you do?

I made my girls a picnic blanket a few years ago. I made the top a patchwork of large squares and the back a solid woven, so it was two layers of woven fabric. My girls use it ALL the time! It works good because I can toss it in the washer as often as needed. For a little nicer one, you could add a layer of batting inside and tack it in a few places.

Neat idea! Thanks!!

Check out the deal I got on the dishes!

http://store.yahoo.com/kidsurplus/pan708.html

Wow, that is a good deal!