Pretty Folded Napkins for an Elegant Table...

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Just a few different napkin folds to decorate your dinner tables.  :-)

Fan Fold

To add some spark to each place setting, try a fan fold. This fold works best with a stiff napkin that can really hold a crease.

Step 1
Lay a square napkin on a flat surface, then fold the two opposite edges in to meet at the center, making a rectangle. Starting at the short end, fold the napkin into 1-inch accordion pleats, stopping about 4 inches from the opposite end. Make sure the fold of the last pleat is at the bottom edge and all the pleats are underneath.

 

Step 2
Fold the napkin in half lengthwise so half of the pleats are now on top.

 

Step 3
Fold the upper left corner down and tuck it behind the center pleat, forming a triangle. Release and let the pleats fan out.

 

Step 4
Adjust the folds and back triangle as needed so the fan stands upright.

 

Napkin Bouquet

Bring a burst of color to your table by taking two napkins in different colors and making this napkin bouquet.

Step 1
Layer one napkin on top of the other so that each corner is offset a bit.

 

Step 2
Grab the napkin in the center and pull up.

 

Step 3
With the edges pointing up, place napkins in a water goblet and fluff.

 

Cutlery Wraps

Easily organize silverware for your holiday party with these manageable bundles.

Step 1
Place a set of cutlery diagonally on the napkin, leaving about a third of the napkin showing at the bottom. Fold the bottom corner over the cutlery.

 

Step 2
Fold the left side of the napkin over the cutlery.

 

Step 3
Fold right side of napkin over cutlery; tuck under.

 

Step 4
Securely tie the bundle about halfway down with foil garland, raffia or ribbon.

 

Napkin Ring Fold

Step 1
Place a square cloth napkin wrong side up on a flat surface. Fold in two sides so they overlap and form a rectangle.

 

Step 2
Fold the upper left corner down to the center of the rectangle's lower edge.

 

Step 3
Fold the triangle you just made over so that it forms a square.

 

Step 4
Turn the napkin over; roll two sides into the center to make a tube. Turn the napkin over so the rolled edges are underneath. Slip a napkin ring over the napkin.