Your CartBeautifully folded napkins add an extra special touch to your table setting and this one only takes a moment to create. Today I’m sharing this easy way to add some charm to any table setting with a French Country Napkin Fold.
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday to set an extra pretty table with a little more care and attention than usual. Because Thanksgiving is the time to spend lots of time with family and/or friends and nothing is as delightful than spending time at a beautifully set table together. The menu in most families is pretty much set with our favorites, and a more attractive setting makes all those “must haves” taste even better!
I love fancy napkin folds, I do. But after trying to create a few napkins for our Thanksgiving table that are supposed to look like turkeys, or swans, or any of those intricate folds that always take me at least five good tries before I get sort of the hang of it, I’m thinking super simple is good! Super simple but with an elegant French Country flair.
For our Warm Thanksgiving Table in Autumn Colors I folded our napkins over the flatware. It looks very casual, and is absolutely perfect with linen napkins because they have a substantial yet soft fabric.
HOW TO: FRENCH COUNTRY NAPKIN FOLD
- Fold your napkin on the diagonal into a large triangle.
- Fold it again into a smaller triangle.
- Lay your Silverware towards the left side.
- Fold the right edge of the napkin over the bundle. That’s it!
This easy French Country napkin fold makes a big statement! It combines casual with elegant, you can add a spray of wheat and an edible dried orange slice like I did. You can also tie it with a ribbon or one of our designer tags. Or include a personal note or scripture inside the napkin for an extra special touch for your guests.
I hope you will be inspired to create your own napkin with a beautiful fold for your table! Experiment, and see what you create and love!
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That was a beautiful fold for your MMB table, duly noted!
Thanks so much Rita, it is such an easy one too! I’m using it a lot on our tablesettings. Xo
Good morning, Lidy! I’m so happy that you shared the tutorial on the French Country napkin fold. I’m definitely going to save this. Your table is beautiful! Enjoy your day, sweet friend!
Good morning Shannon! Thank you, it’s an easy one. Tied with a velvet ribbon and a little star or sprig of greenery it looks beautiful at Christmas too. Xo
Lidy, thank you so very much for the antique family crest I purchased recently. It is everything and more I had hope for when I chose it. It has pride of place in my kitchen, where it brings me joy many times every day.
Janice, thank you so much! It makes me so happy to know that something you bought from FrenchGardenHouse is something you cherish and love. And….it’s always thrilling to give an antique piece a new home to continue its story! xo
I love this fold – so elegant and casual at the same time! Thanks for the inspiration, as always, Lidy. I get so many great ideas from you!
So simple! So beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much Char! Thanks so much for your visit.
Lidy, I love this napkin fold because it is so simple and yet elegant. I want to use this for our Thanksgiving table AND I also like the rust color of your table. It speaks of the Fall colors of russets and browns.
Thank you Kari! It is an easy way to “upgrade” the table setting, isn’t it? I hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving!
Lidy, I’ve pinned the images in this post. I love this simple, beautiful fold. I often use my collection of vintage bread boards as chargers. I love the look, especially for autumn and Thanksgiving settings. Thanks for sharing.
Sarah, thank you so much for your visit. I hope you will have many opportunities to create beautiful table settings for the people you love. Xo
The French Country napkin fold is a classic which of course I like! Thanks for the inspiration!