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August 2012:
A departure from my usual subjects, this week I will attempt to discuss the magical world of napkin folding for your entertaining pleasure. When planning a lunch or dinner at home for friends I enjoy designing an interesting tablescape within a fun theme. Fresh flowers are a traditional accessory to top any table design and beautifully folded napkins are impressive and easy to do with a few simple steps. It's origami with fabric. Ori = "folding", Kami = "paper" 折り紙
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| $50 Money Lei Necklace |
The "Bishop's Hat" is my go-to folded napkin and a classic. I've been doing it since I was 10 years old. It was taught to me by a veteran waitress named Dovie. Most of us remember the character Flo from the 1970's-80's television show "Alice"; a sassy, brassy-haired flirty diner waitress. With Dovie, just imagine the same. The following photographs are all the instructions you need to get it right in eight quick steps:
If you feel like you may be fumbling with this new hobby, keep calm and carry on! I had to practice, practice, practice too. Just keep hitting the replay button.
