napkin fabric

Hi,
  I wanted to start on some holiday gifts and I was thinking about making some napkins and kitchen towels.  Does anyone have suggestions for great fabric to use?  I think I like the feel of linen or cotton/linen but I want a bright color or design.  What I don't like is that most fabric with great designs are only one sided so the otherside is kinda ugly (okay for kitchen towels but not okay for napkins).  Any suggestions?  Thanks!
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Have you seen the Lotta Jansdottir book on printing?  There are some great ideas.  You could get a simple fabric and customize it for each individual recipient.

http://jansdotter.com/shop/item.php?serial=503