The Simple Art of Napkin Folding: 94 Fancy Folds for Every Tabletop Occasion

The Simple Art of Napkin Folding: 94 Fancy Folds for Every Tabletop Occasion
by Linda Hetzer

The Simple Art of Napkin Folding: 94 Fancy Folds for Every Tabletop Occasion
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Book Summary Information

Author: Linda Hetzer
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001-05-08
ISBN: 0060934891
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks

Book Reviews of The Simple Art of Napkin Folding: 94 Fancy Folds for Every Tabletop Occasion

Book Review: It's Okay
Summary: 2 Stars

I should have listened to whomever wrote the review titled 'SoSo'. I got really excited about this book by reading all the raving reviews and couldn't wait to get it! I thought for sure it was going to have some awesome ideas in it and that it would be the only book of this nature I would need.

Well, I hate to say that I was pretty disappointed with the contents. The cover looks so neat and modern, but this is actually a pretty dated book (and no, i'm not saying that's a bad thing, I have lots of older books! Just unexpected on my part). Though there are some interesting ideas in here (making napkin rings, your own napkins, setting a table, etc.) I bought this for the FOLDS! And many of them were very similar. I honestly only found one that I really wanted to try out of all 94. Some of the titles didn't even seem to go with the image of the fold.

I am going to keep this book though and will probably reference it a couple times, but I'm still looking for something better and more modern. Guess I should have looked in the bookstore first! But who does that anymore? ;)

By the way, I am by no means complaining because I know that without seeing the book in person- well it is always a toss-up. I just know that I take all of your reviews seriously when looking into purchasing something (they really help my decision!) and I wanted to make sure you had another opinion on this book.

Summary of The Simple Art of Napkin Folding: 94 Fancy Folds for Every Tabletop Occasion

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.

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