I was delighted to see how popular these kits were at the San Francisco Green Festival -- cloth pads seem to be really experiencing a resurgence in popularity, which is good for the environment and for each individual woman. The Kristin's Cloth Pads pattern is an easy one to use, and the pads themselves are highly functional, easy to wash and quick to dry, and nicely comfortable. The kit includes the pattern and two yards of heavy flannel, enough to make 6 regular holders with 7 inserts, 5 maxi holders with 7 inserts, or 4 postpartum holders with 7 inserts. If you want to make some of everything, you can make a postpartum holder with insert, a maxi holder with two inserts, a regular holder with one insert, and many wipes, with some fabric left over.

The kit is an almost $40 value, and is nicely presented in a biodegradable plastic bag.