Monday, November 16, 2009

Napkin Tutorial- Easy Scarf Napkin

Easy Scarf Napkin:




This is such an easy, effortless napkin fold. Well... actually it is not a fold at all... that is why it is so easy.
Basically, you just gather the napkin up from the middle and stick a napkin ring, bow or something that will hold it in place.

But to do a tutorial right I will demonstrate:

Choose 2 coordinating napkins. Iron napkins.  ( I make these for thanksgiving about 6 years ago)



Lay bottom napkin on a flat surface. Add second napkin on top and with points overlaping the straight edge of the bottom napkin.




Pinch the center of the napkins and lift up




Gather in your hand and slide napkin ring over top end or gather and tie a bow 1/3 of the way from the top.











Embellish bow. I tucked pyrocantha and berries under the bow.











Remember to dovetail ribbon ends, and fluff the napkin bottoms.




These napkins became part of an outdoor tablescape.  See blog 11-4-09, "Among the Fallen Leaves"
Here's a little peek!













This napkin style has so many variations. You are only limited by your imagination!

9 comments:

  1. I remember this fall tablescape. I thought then how lovely to dine among the flutter of falling leaves. I so enjoyed visiting it again. It is sheer delight. Thanks for the tutorial. You did a good job! I don't think of mixing two napkins together when I do this with a napkin. I'll have to remember to do it sometime. Have a great day!

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  2. Love the tutorial and I really love that outdoor setting! Beautiful. The mosaic is great below...

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  3. Love the idea. It looks just gorgeous. Hugs, Marty

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  4. Thanks so much for stopping by and your so gracious comments. I would be honored to have you post the Psalms on Thanksgiving. It is one of my favorite Psalms and it is something we need to remember everyday. Hugs, Marty

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  5. Each year I look for new ways to decorate the napkins - your idea is definetly the way I'm doing it this year. Very pretty - thanks for sharing it.

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  6. That is really beautiful! Thank you for sharing. Blessings!
    Gwen

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  7. Great tutorial. I'm realizing how few napkings, napkin rings and such that I actually have since Tablescape Thursday hit my life.

    Sue

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  8. i still dream of this tablescape, i think its my all time favorite...

    i only ever do this type of napkin, i just love the fullness and mixing 2 colors, yours looks super~

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  9. Great tutorial, Yvonne! I recognize the print fabric from your napkins...I've included it in quilts before. I'm still loving this outdoor tablescape!

    Blessings!
    Gail

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