A kitchen towel is one of my favorite things to make with a Cricut. Towels are cheap, they’re quick to make, and everyone uses one every day.
Add a funny saying and it’s an instant gift for a housewarming, a holiday host or a friend who loves to bake.
I rounded up 15 Cricut kitchen towel ideas: funny dish towel sayings, sweet ones for bakers, and towels for fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Each one comes with the cut file.
Tip: Want to add a family name to the towel? Type it into our free Cricut Font Previewer to compare fonts side by side before you cut.
What You Need to Make Kitchen Towels with a Cricut
Here’s my supply list:
- Flour sack towels: plain white cotton flour sack or tea towels are smooth and flat, so vinyl sticks really well. Wash them once first, without fabric softener.
- Iron-on vinyl: Cricut Everyday Iron-On or Siser EasyWeed. Don’t use adhesive vinyl, since it peels off in the wash.
- Infusible Ink: it only works on polyester, so use the Infusible Ink-compatible tea towels.
- Heat press: a Cricut EasyPress or a home iron, plus a pressing mat or a folded towel underneath.
- Weeding tool: for picking out the tiny bits inside letters.
Waffle-weave towels work too, but the texture makes it harder for vinyl to grip. Pick bold, simple designs and press a little longer.
How to Put Iron-On Vinyl on a Kitchen Towel
Fold the towel in thirds the long way, like it would hang on the oven door, and press a crease. The middle panel is where your design goes. Most designs look best at about 6 to 8 inches wide.
Mirror the design, cut it with the shiny side down and weed it. Press the towel flat first to remove wrinkles and moisture, then press the vinyl with the settings from the Cricut Heat Guide. Wait 24 hours before the first wash.
15 Cricut Kitchen Towel Ideas
Here are my favorite Cricut kitchen towel ideas, starting with everyday funny sayings and finishing with towels for the holidays.
1. Funny Dish Towel Sayings
Most Popular Kitchen Towel Design
Fifteen funny sayings for anyone who hates doing the dishes, like “the dishes are looking at me dirty again” and “dinner is ready when the smoke alarm goes off.” With over 1,000 favorites, it’s the most popular file in this list by far.
Black vinyl on a white flour sack towel is the classic look. Make two or three and tie them with twine for a housewarming gift.
2. Just a Girl Standing in Front of the Fridge
Funniest Kitchen Towel
“I’m just a girl standing in front of the fridge, hoping dinner will make itself.” Honestly, same.
The mix of script and print letters looks so pretty. It’s one color, so it’s quick to cut and weed.
3. A Messy Kitchen Is a Happy Kitchen
Best Illustrated Towels
Twelve designs with little kitchen drawings, like “a messy kitchen is a happy kitchen” and “today’s menu: eat it or starve.”
The drawings have lots of fine lines. Cut them a little bigger so they’re easier to weed.
4. This Kitchen Is Seasoned with Love
Best Sweet Sayings
Fifteen sweet sayings, like “this kitchen is seasoned with love,” “love you to the fridge and back” and “you bake me crazy.”
Most of them use big, bold letters, so they’re great if you’re new to iron-on vinyl.
5. Homemade with Love (I Licked the Spoon)
Best Gift for Bakers
“Homemade with love. In other words, I licked the spoon and kept using it.”
Tuck it under a plate of cookies or a loaf of banana bread. It’s a sweet little gift for the baker in your life.
6. When in Doubt, Pull It Out
Best Oven Pun
A tiny oven with red heat lines and “when in doubt, pull it out.” It’s a cheeky one, and you know exactly who’ll laugh at it.
Cut the words and oven in black and the heat lines in red. It’s an easy two-color layer.
7. This Kitchen Has Seen Things
Biggest Funny Bundle
Thirty funny quotes in one bundle, like “this kitchen has seen things” and “the sink is full but so am I.”
With 30 sayings, you could make a different towel for every friend on your list.
8. Cooking with Love
Best Simple Towel
A big, bold “LOVE” with a ribbon banner and leafy swirls.
The file works on an apron too. Make a matching towel and apron set for someone who just moved into their first home.
9. Life Is Too Short, Dance in the Kitchen
Most Cheerful Towel
“Life is too short, dance in the kitchen.” It’s a happy little reminder to turn up the music while you cook.
It’s from the same shop as the cooking with love towel, so the two look great as a pair.
10. Bon Appetit Wine and Cheese
Most Elegant Towel
Bread, cheese, grapes and a glass of red wine, drawn in a vintage engraved style. There are four designs in the file.
They have lots of fine lines, so go big and take your time weeding. Burgundy vinyl looks lovely on a white towel.
11. Fall Breeze and Autumn Leaves
Best Fall Towel
“Fall breeze and autumn leaves,” with tiny orange leaves tucked between the words.
Cut the words in black and the leaves in orange or rust. It’s a cozy towel to leave out until Thanksgiving.
12. Get Your Fat Pants Ready
Best Thanksgiving Towel
A roast turkey with “get your fat pants ready” wrapped around it. Your guests will laugh before dinner even starts.
Make one for whoever is hosting Thanksgiving. It’s a fun little thank-you for having you over.
13. Baking Spirits Bright
Best Christmas Towel
Twelve Christmas kitchen designs, like “baking spirits bright,” “Christmas calories don’t count” and “Grandma’s kitchen is for Christmas baking.”
Wrap a towel around a wooden spoon and a cookie cutter, and you’ve got a cute gift for a cookie swap.
14. Don’t Get Your Tinsel in a Tangle
Funniest Christmas Towel
“Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle,” with snowflakes and little Christmas lights in the letters.
It’s perfect for the busy holiday host. Cut it in red or green for more Christmas color.
15. Valentine Kitchen Sayings
Best Valentine’s Towel
Fifteen Valentine’s sayings, like “you bake me crazy” and “the secret ingredient is always love.” There’s even a “welcome to (name)’s kitchen” design you can personalize.
Cut it in red and black, then add a heart cookie cutter for an easy Valentine’s gift.
Cricut Kitchen Towel FAQs
What kind of towel is best for Cricut vinyl?
Flour sack towels. They’re thin, smooth and 100% cotton, so iron-on vinyl sticks well and stays flat. Plain cotton tea towels work well too.
What size should a kitchen towel design be?
About 6 to 8 inches wide for a standard flour sack towel. Fold the towel in thirds first, and keep the design inside the middle panel.
Can I use permanent vinyl on a kitchen towel?
No. Adhesive vinyl, even permanent vinyl, peels off fabric in the wash. Use iron-on vinyl, or Infusible Ink on polyester towels.
How do I wash a vinyl kitchen towel?
Wait 24 hours after pressing. Wash in cool or warm water, skip bleach and fabric softener, and tumble dry on low or hang it to dry. Never iron directly on the vinyl.
Can I make towels to sell?
Yes, in most cases. Most Creative Fabrica files include a commercial license for physical products, so you can sell the towels you make. Check the license on each file before you sell.
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