Napkin Folding, The Practical Book of

Napkins add the finishing touch to every table setting. This comprehensive book is a veritable bible of napkins and napkin folding. It offers 100 fold projects, and shows how to make a decorative feature of napkins and how to style them for themed occasions and settings. The folds are illustrated step by step with easy-to-follow instructions. There is a fold for every occasion, from childrens birthdays and picnics to cocktail parties and weddings. There are also ideas for making and decorating plain napkins. More than 50 additional projects provide decorative ways to add the finishing touch to a napkin. A comprehensive introduction includes the history of napkin usage and advice on the types of fabric to choose. Packed with over 1100 pictures, this is the ultimate book for every napkin folder. Add sophistication, wit and style to the simplest table setting, with 100 fabulous napkin folds for every occasion from an everyday family meal to a formal silver-service dinner. Learn how to create beautiful folds of differing levels of complexity, from simple pleats, fans and classic folds, such as the mitre and the French lily, to flamboyant contemporary designs, such as the flame and the carousel. Includes more than 50 inspirational ideas for making, decorating and embellishing napkins using exquisite hand and machine embroidery, beading, traditional appliqu and fabric painting. How to use napkins in specially styled settings for themed weddings, festive celebrations, family gatherings, summer picnics and supper parties. Illustrated with 1100 practical step-by-step photographs to ensure your napkin folds are perfect every time.