Simply Elegant Napkin Folding

Simply Elegant Napkin Folding

Author: Chris Jordan

Publisher: New York : Sterling Pub. ; Winnipeg : Tamos Books

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781895569520

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Turn your dinner table into a showpiece with exquisitely folded napkins just like the ones seen in the finest restaurants. With only a few elementary techniques, you'll make accordion pleats, rolls, knots, as well as fanciful animals and objects that add sophistication or whimsy to any meal. Try Double Diamonds, Sea Shells, Lotus Blossoms, a Triangle Flip, Arrowhead, and a Quilt Triangle. Or come up with your own distinctive design! Creative ideas for all kinds of table settings, instructions for making your own napkins and napkin rings and tips for laundering and ironing napkins enhance the ease and joy of entertaining. The author lives in Akron, OH. 96 pages (all in color), 7 x 10.


The Complete Illustrated Book of Napkins and Napkin Folding

The Complete Illustrated Book of Napkins and Napkin Folding

Author: Rick Beech

Publisher: Southwater Publishing

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781780192062

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Napkins add the finishing touch to every table setting. This comprehensive new 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 children's 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.


The Simple Art of Napkin Folding

The Simple Art of Napkin Folding

Author: Linda Hetzer

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2001-05-08

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 0060934891

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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.


Victoria: the New Napkin Folding

Victoria: the New Napkin Folding

Author: Joanne O'Sullivan

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 9781588165688

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When the finest china and polished silverware sparkle on a beautiful tablecloth, when a lovely floral centerpiece adds an extra note of grace, when shimmering candles create romance, no ordinary napkin will do. So transform those simple linen squares into something dazzling by following precisely photographed instructions and a few simple folds. A primer of the easiest possible techniques will get you started, and the projects-divided into chapters focusing on elegance, charm, and whimsy-range from the pretty Water Lily to the sweet and appealing Maiden's Cap, from a frilly deco-style fan to the dramatic, origami-like fleur-de-lis. These chic and decorative folded napkins are what every well-dressed table should wear!


Napkin Folding

Napkin Folding

Author: Marie Claire

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2020-10-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1782217614

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Learn 40 fabulous napkin folding designs for an elegant dinner table. Napkins add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your dining table and this book is a wonderful source of inspiration to help you decorate and customize your home with taste and creativity. Napkins are functional as well as decorative, and there are 40 lovely designs to choose from, including a pleated rectangle, a leaf, a flower and a knot. Each napkin design is explained through clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations. There are folds to suit every occasion from a smart dinner party to a family barbecue, weddings, picnics and more. Gain all the skills, techniques and expertise you need to create stunning, contemporary table decorations to a professional standard.


Luigi's Language of Napkin Folding

Luigi's Language of Napkin Folding

Author: Luigi Spotorno

Publisher: Luigi Spotorno

Published: 2006-10

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 9780954843137

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"Over 80 folds for every occasion, from formal dinners and informal get-togethers to parties, special occasions and corporate events. Perfect for both the catering industry and entertaining at home, Luigi's Language of Napkin Folding shows you how to create a striking and elegant dining table through the art of napkin folding, in simple easy-to-follow steps."--Back cover


40 Ways to Fold a Napkin

40 Ways to Fold a Napkin

Author: OH Editions

Publisher: OH

Published: 2021-12-07

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 1914317475

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In 40 Ways to Fold a Napkin you will discover 40 ways to turn your meal into a tablescaped event, worthy of an Instagram post. From simple folds that can hold cutlery to elegant knots, quirky envelopes and more, your event will instantly become more refined and classy. There are even some special folds for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and more. From birthdays to DIY weddings, dinner parties or just a Friday night at home for two, this stylish guide is for anyone who loves to entertain. Make every meal an event by folding your napkins.


Rustic Wedding Chic

Rustic Wedding Chic

Author: Maggie Lord

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2012-08

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1423630688

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RusticWeddingChic.com is the number one online resource for rustic & country weddings. Rustic weddings are the hottest alternative to the traditional hotel ballroom, allowing couples to make their day more personal. Maggie Lord, founder of RusticWeddingChic.com shares inspiration, ideas and advice on planning a rustic and country wedding. Get an insider’s look at real weddings set in rustic locations, country and farm destinations, and backyard venues, all with an independent, eco-friendly and creative approach. Rustic Wedding Chic is also the inspiration for a collection of rustic wedding favors and goods from Whispering Pines.


The Napkin Folding Kit

The Napkin Folding Kit

Author: Dominique De Vito

Publisher: Cider Mill Press

Published: 2010-04-13

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781604331400

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Folding napkins into different shapes is something simple and enjoyable to do for the whole family, and is a great eco-friendly way of transforming a table with a simple piece of cloth. This book shows you how. The Napkin Folding Book is a gift kit that includes a linen practice napkin and a 128-page book that describeshow to create elegant and easy designs to decorate a table. The book will take readers step-by-step through the folds necessary to create everything from peacocks to bouquets to sailboats and much more!


Napkin Origami

Napkin Origami

Author: Brian Sawyer

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1402752954

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Why fold a napkin into an ordinary square when it can become a swan, bread holder, or pirate’s ship? Like magic, these amazing origami projects turn humble paper or fabric napkins into restaurant-worthy centerpieces that transform the table. There’s a napkin sculpture for any and every occasion: simple patterns, such as a leaf, fish, or heart; designs for those special moments, including a baby bootie for a shower or a bunny for Easter dinner; innovative creations like a peacock, dessert server, and carousel; and complex shells, rosettes, and pleated wraps for formal dining. All the traditional origami techniques, tips, and symbols are beautifully explained; elegant photography throughout makes the process easy to follow and showcases the remarkable results.