Gather The Family Together at Mealtimes

Napkin Folds

Fancy napkin folds are a simple way to spruce up the table. So for your next dinner party, show your kids how easy it is to make them, and tell your guests how complicated it is.

The Rolling Ringer

1. Fold napkin in quarters so it makes a square, tilt to the diagonal.

2. Roll each side toward the center until they meet.

3. Turn napkin over and insert into napkin ring.

The Fortune Cookie

1. Fold napkin in half diagonally.

2. Bring the corners up to the top.

3. Flip napkin over and fold diagonally again.

4. Grab the center, and stand it on its base.

The Glass Fan

1. Fold napkin in half.

2. Accordion fold the napkin pleats, from the bottom all the way to the top.

3. Fold the pleated napkin in half.

4. Insert into wine glass, and spread open.

The Pocket Protector

1. Fold napkin in half from bottom to top.

2. Fold napkin in half again from left to right, so you have a square.

3. Take the top 2 layers on the upper right corner and fold down toward the lower left corner, then fold their point under.

4. Fold the other 2 layers in the top right under the back, leaving about an inch above the fold from step 3.

5. Tuck the upper left and lower right corners under. Insert silverware into the pocket.