Simply Napkins

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Summary: Napkin Nirvana
Review: Gail's first napkin book, "Quick Napkin Creations" changed the way our family eats dinner -- for the better -- and we haven't used a paper napkin since! Now "Simply Napkins" has raised the bar. It's really different from anything on the market, or previously published. Not just napkin folding (although the folds are uniquely easy, even for those of us with two left thumbs), but innovative. I love the affordable rings for any occasion, the fast, fun finishing techniques, the fabulous fashions and furnishings, and the all-new "Quilt-Lovers" section (who knew you could do so much with little fabric squares)? Also worth the price of the book are the napkin care and stain removal tips. So helpful. If you don't do anything else today, buy this book. You'll love it for the beautiful color pages and the clever and imaginative table settings -- it may change how you and your family eat dinner, too!

Rating:
Summary: Napkin Nirvana
Review: Gail's first napkin book, "Quick Napkin Creations" changed the way our family eats dinner -- for the better -- and we haven't used a paper napkin since! Now "Simply Napkins" has raised the bar. It's really different from anything on the market, or previously published. Not just napkin folding (although the folds are uniquely easy, even for those of us with two left thumbs), but innovative. I love the affordable rings for any occasion, the fast, fun finishing techniques, the fabulous fashions and furnishings, and the all-new "Quilt-Lovers" section (who knew you could do so much with little fabric squares)? Also worth the price of the book are the napkin care and stain removal tips. So helpful. If you don't do anything else today, buy this book. You'll love it for the beautiful color pages and the clever and imaginative table settings -- it may change how you and your family eat dinner, too!

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Summary: Instructions work!
Review: Great book! Between the clear sketches and photos you can actually do these napkin folds. The use of colors is really effective - a good lesson to learn.


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Summary: Simply Napkins....Simply Wonderful!!!
Review: I just completed sewing eight lined and reversible napkins found on page 54. They turned out great, and the directions were easy to follow. I had planned to give these as a gift, but I can't part with them! The photography in this book is incredible; not only do you get a great visual of how the napkins will look, but ideas for table setting, etc. Even beginner sewers will be a success with the clear, step-by-step
directions and straight stitching. This is a MUST HAVE for those who sew, entertain, give gifts or love beautiful books!

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Summary: Simply Napkins
Review: Simply Napkins is a very informative book. What a simple way to dress up your table and very creative ideas to embelish napkins. As I do not entertain formally very often - the reference guides for table settings is a very nice touch. That will help me feel more confident on the occasions I do entertain formally. I especially liked the chapter entitled "Napkins As Gifts and Decor". Very neat ideas - even for people who don't sew. I would recommend this book to anyone.

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Review: SIMPLY NAPKINS...SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL...a book I couldn't put down. The photographs, colors, ideas and instructions are incredible. It's a beauty!
Having just become the owner of a serger and SIMPLY NAPKINS, I look forward to sewing newly-inspired designer napkins and upgrading my "tired" napkins with creative appliques and napkin rings.
Thank you Gail and Mary for your wonderful and exciting new venture into "Simply Napkins"! It's a winner!

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Summary: Worth it just for the photos!
Review: The photography in this book is simply spectacular. Yes, the instructions are well-written and clear, but the reader can extract all sorts of ideas just by flipping through the beautiful pages. This book makes a great gift -- I've stocked up on 15 of them, just for that purpose.
Karen Brown, Seattle, Washington

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Summary: How to Show How to Sew
Review: This book does exactly what it says, and for a bargain price.

But it does a lot more: it shows how to show how to sew.

In 25 years studying and teaching tailoring and design I found this book most exceptional in how clear it shows what to do.

The authors did a great job of presenting a tough subject in a basic application -- make napkins then make clothes.

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Summary: More than Simply Napkins - Simply WONDERFUL
Review: Wonderful!! "Simply Napkins" is 'simply' a work of art. Every single napkin design is beautifully displayed for a variety of occasions and settings. The instructions are easy to follow for beginners as well as the advanced. Look closely and you will find personal touches throughout the book that convey the care that went into this exceptional publication.

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Summary: More than Simply Napkins - Simply WONDERFUL
Review: Wonderful!! "Simply Napkins" is `simply' a work of art. Every single napkin design is beautifully displayed for a variety of occasions and settings. The instructions are easy to follow for beginners as well as the advanced. Look closely and you will find personal touches throughout the book that convey the care that went into this exceptional publication.