table linens
Table linens add a celebratory touch to any meal, be it a casual dinner
with friends or birthday party. Most hosts like to set up a formal table and
show off their exquisite crockery and cutlery, which is further enhanced
with just the right table linen.
Traditionally, most people would prefer making their own table linens. They
would embroider the tablecloth and the napkins with beautiful flowers,
fruits or abstracts. Some would also have designs in cross stitch patterns
sewn on the tablecloths, napkins and runners. More recently, some people
have also indulged themselves with fabric paints to make their own exclusive
table linen.
Table linens are available in sets, which consist of tablecloths, napkins,
napkin rings, runners, place mats, doilies and table pads.
It is a fact that a formal tablecloth must hang down from the table to at
least 15 inches. The tablecloth could be square or round or even
rectangular depending on the shape of the table. One could even put a square
tablecloth over a round one in complementary colors.
Placemats are more popular now than in the earlier days. They come in
different shapes and sizes in materials, which make them suitable for both
casual and formal dining.
Doilies are not very popular though they are sometimes used to place the
wine/drinking glass of guests.
Napkins come in standard size of 6 inches for cocktail, 20 inchs for luncheons and 24inchs
for dinner. They can either be of the same pattern as the tablecloth or it
could be a mix and match to add color to the table. Napkins are also
sometimes used to line a breadbasket to add some flair to the meal.
Runners are normally rectangular in shape and run along the length of the
table. They are used to set the table decorations on it before the guests
arrive. They are also available in various shapes and sizes.
Table pads are not really mandatory but they do help protect the table from
any accidental spills there by increasing the life of your table.
Table linens are made from different materials, which range from chintz,
cotton, calico, damask and polycotton. However, one is free to express one’s
own innovative style by using a material of choice and colors.
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