The Simple Art of Napkin Folding

by Hetzer, Linda

• ISBN13: 9780060934897
• ISBN10: 0060934891
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-04-29
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publications

Summary

Use The Simple Art of Napkin Folding to duplicate those beautiful napkin folds you've admired at elegant restaurants and memorable events. It's easy with Linda Hetzer's detailed step-by-step directions and illustrations. Using cloth or paper napkins, create standing triangular-shaped folds (the "Tavern") for dinner parties. A few accordion pleats transforms a piece of cloth into the "Poinsettia." Need festive ideas for a children's birthday party? Make "Sailboats" or "Paper Airplanes." Graduate to more intricate designs that combine napkins with silverware, flowers, and wineglasses. Special features include A stain removal guide for heirloom linens and synthetic fabrics Easy-to-follow instructions for making napkin rings Graphs for embroidering initials on napkins Instructions for stenciling your own napkins Filled with inspired ideas, The Simple Art of Napkin Folding turns any square of fabric into a work of art.

Table of Contents

Introduction	7	(8)
Creative Suggestions	8	(2)
Napkin Placement	10	(2)
Table Settings	12	(2)
Stain Removal Chart	14	(2)
What You Need to Know Before You Start Folding	16	(1)
Quick Folds	17	(12)
Astoria	18	(1)
Bow Tie	19	(1)
Chloe	20	(1)
Debevoise	21	(1)
Fan	22	(1)
Luncheon	23	(1)
Nosegay	24	(1)
Pierre	25	(1)
Roll	26	(1)
Soave	27	(1)
Sphinx	28	(1)
Fancy Folds	29	(64)
Ahoy	30	(1)
Algonquin	31	(1)
Arrowhead	32	(1)
Artichoke	33	(1)
Astarte	34	(1)
Bird-of-Paradise	35	(1)
Bishop's Hat	36	(2)
Buffet Servers	38	(2)
Candle	40	(1)
Cathedral	41	(1)
Crown	42	(1)
Davallia	43	(1)
Diamond	44	(1)
Double Bill	45	(1)
Echeverria	46	(1)
Echo	47	(1)
Elegante	48	(1)
Emerald	49	(1)
Erin	50	(1)
Flamingo	51	(1)
Fleur-de-lis	52	(1)
Flower Basket	53	(1)
Flower Pot	54	(1)
Fortunella	55	(1)
Hyacinth	56	(1)
Iris	57	(1)
Irish Ripples	58	(1)
Lily	59	(1)
Mexican Fan	60	(1)
Monogram	61	(1)
New Square	62	(1)
Obelisk	63	(1)
Orchid	64	(1)
Palm Frond	65	(1)
Party Hat	66	(1)
Party Wheel	67	(1)
Peacock	68	(1)
Peony	69	(1)
Philodendron	70	(1)
Phoenix	71	(1)
Pineapple	72	(1)
Poinsettia	73	(1)
Pyramid	74	(1)
Queen Anne	75	(1)
Reflections	76	(1)
Regimental Stripe	77	(1)
Rio	78	(1)
Rose	79	(1)
Rugby	80	(1)
Sapphire	81	(1)
Swedish Bayonets	82	(1)
Tavern	83	(1)
Temple Bells	84	(1)
Tulip	85	(1)
Van Dyke	86	(1)
Victoria	87	(1)
Water Lily	88	(1)
Wedding Ring	89	(1)
Wendy's Fan	90	(1)
Wiesbaden	91	(1)
Yesteryear	92	(1)
Folds With Two Napkins	93	(6)
Bouquet	94	(1)
Double Fan	95	(1)
Mountain Laurel	96	(1)
Preening Peacock	97	(1)
Swan	98	(1)
Children's Party Folds	99	(10)
Animal Faces	100	(2)
Envelope Surprise	102	(1)
Kite	103	(1)
Name Tag	104	(1)
Paper Airplane	105	(1)
Pinwheel	106	(1)
Royal Crown	107	(1)
Sailboat	108	(1)
Other Table Accessories Made With Napkins	109	(6)
Bottle Coaster	110	(1)
Vase Wrap	111	(1)
Place Mat	112	(1)
Napkin Trivet	113	(1)
Bread Basket	114	(1)
How To Make Your Own Table Accessories	115	(9)
Making Fabric Napkins	116	(2)
Embroidering Initials	118	(2)
Decorating Fabric Napkins	120	(2)
Making Napkin Rings	122	(2)
Descriptive Index of Folds	124