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I’m not Martha, but I know that folding your holiday napkin with a bit of flair can be not only fun for the family, but can add just the right touch to make your table sing.
For napkin ideas, I turn for inspiration to “Top 100 Step-By-Step Napkin Folds,” written by my friend Denise Vivaldo, a master food stylist. She and her colleague Cindie Flannigan devised 100 different variations, suitable for all occasions. I like the book because it shows a photo for each step of the folding process, so even non-gifted napkin folders like me can get it right the first time.
For today, I chose the Fir Tree, because it will go with whatever gathering you are having, whether Christmas or just a festive family dinner.
Here’s an explanation from the book:
“Create this easy, fun fold for Christmas, Earth Day or any other party theme that might call for a tree-shaped napkin. To help it stand upright, look for medium- to heavyweight fabrics, and starch and press them before folding. For tree-like results, I chose a solid green napkin, but any solid or pattern will work. For a holiday table, add a Christmas ornament as a favor on each tree, or place a star on top.”
Isn’t that fun? Try it!
Better, yet, show this to your kids and ask them to do it for the table.
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Courtesy of Top 100 Step-by-Step Napkin Folds by Denise Vivaldo © 2014 www.robertrose.ca Reprinted with publisher permission. Available where books are sold. 
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These are fantastic!!!
That’s so clever and cute!!
These are super cute napkin trees. I confess I do not own fabric napkins. I wonder if it would work with fancy paper ones?
Try it Laura and tell me!
This is so clever! I may try and do this this year as normally I just put a plain napkin on the table as I can’t fold to save my life!
Such a cute idea and great pictures on how to!
These are cute, fun idea!
These will be perfect for our Christmas table!
This really is SO easy! Thank you for the tips!
This such a terrific idea and so easy to make! I need to practice for the holidays!!
That is so cute! These would be perfect for our table on Sunday!
Dorothy, this is such a great idea and so easy to make too. I love the step-by-step instructions. I think even I can do this.
Great way to set up your Family Dinner table!
This is such a clever idea for Christmas dinner! I never fancy fold our napkins. Maybe I will this year… 😉
My mother is going to love this
I need to toss the paper napkins and try your idea instead!
What a great tutorial!
So cute for a holiday tablescape!
What a fun, festive idea to dress up the table. Great tutorial!
These are so festive and elegant!! I’m lucky if I can even remember the napkins at our table, but I’ll have to give these a shot 🙂
How fun is this for the holidays! Nice and easy to follow instructions!