tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23295506023956583262011-04-21T19:34:10.906+01:00More fabulous folds from Luigi's book: Luigi's Language of Napkin FoldingArabella McIntyre-Brownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger101100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329550602395658326.post-12512328297360763362007-05-18T20:53:00.000+01:002007-05-18T20:55:18.852+01:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4EgMirRVI/AAAAAAAAAU0/6YS0ywAqQzg/s1600-h/Luigi+cover+-+low+res.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4EgMirRVI/AAAAAAAAAU0/6YS0ywAqQzg/s400/Luigi+cover+-+low+res.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5065991582007379282" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2329550602395658326-1251232829736076336?l=morenapkinfolds.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Arabella McIntyre-Brownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329550602395658326.post-34274681023377588162007-05-18T20:42:00.000+01:002007-05-18T20:48:48.731+01:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4DGsirRUI/AAAAAAAAAUs/BKDRd4636Wo/s1600-h/Opera.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4DGsirRUI/AAAAAAAAAUs/BKDRd4636Wo/s400/Opera.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5065990044409087298" /></a><br />A fantastic and popular fold; in her book 'Dame Edna's Coffee Table Book', the Australian superstar housewife Dame Edna Everage alleges this fold is what inspired the architect of Sydney Opera House.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2329550602395658326-3427468102337758816?l=morenapkinfolds.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Arabella McIntyre-Brownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329550602395658326.post-74343430769687694732007-05-18T19:48:00.000+01:002007-05-18T20:48:17.382+01:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4C_MirRTI/AAAAAAAAAUk/JNN2AJdV3p8/s1600-h/Professional.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4C_MirRTI/AAAAAAAAAUk/JNN2AJdV3p8/s400/Professional.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5065989915560068402" /></a><br />Such a smart ook for a corporate event or a school reunion. Takes a real tie: can be alternated with the Negligée fold using a silk scarf.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2329550602395658326-7434343076968769473?l=morenapkinfolds.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Arabella McIntyre-Brownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329550602395658326.post-32038348334028107552007-05-18T19:47:00.001+01:002007-05-18T20:47:49.577+01:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4C4cirRSI/AAAAAAAAAUc/fZw5h-05KG8/s1600-h/ItalianFold.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4C4cirRSI/AAAAAAAAAUc/fZw5h-05KG8/s400/ItalianFold.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5065989799595951394" /></a><br />An excellent fold for hotel restaurants – quick and simple. Looks elegant holding a place card at formal functions.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2329550602395658326-3203834833402810755?l=morenapkinfolds.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Arabella McIntyre-Brownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329550602395658326.post-17002140947554060942007-05-18T19:45:00.000+01:002007-05-18T20:47:21.871+01:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4CxcirRRI/AAAAAAAAAUU/60HT3_GTlEM/s1600-h/Doll.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4CxcirRRI/AAAAAAAAAUU/60HT3_GTlEM/s400/Doll.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5065989679336867090" /></a><br />A really effective fold – great for kids – that is quite simple to make. Best to leave the napkin unstarched for the perfect ragdoll look.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2329550602395658326-1700214094755406094?l=morenapkinfolds.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Arabella McIntyre-Brownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329550602395658326.post-50949792801377005182007-05-18T19:43:00.000+01:002007-05-18T20:46:41.745+01:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4CncirRQI/AAAAAAAAAUM/KOyJRozpzac/s1600-h/Elegance.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4CncirRQI/AAAAAAAAAUM/KOyJRozpzac/s400/Elegance.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5065989507538175234" /></a><br />The curve of this fold is reminiscent of an Arabian sailing boat – a dhow. The same shape inspired the world famous Burj-al-Arab Hotel in Dubai.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2329550602395658326-5094979280137700518?l=morenapkinfolds.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Arabella McIntyre-Brownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329550602395658326.post-28695025357436358372007-05-18T19:42:00.000+01:002007-05-18T20:46:16.985+01:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4ChMirRPI/AAAAAAAAAUE/9dSLLSMzHHM/s1600-h/Tango.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4ChMirRPI/AAAAAAAAAUE/9dSLLSMzHHM/s400/Tango.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5065989400163992818" /></a><br />A sexy fold for a special occasion: perfect for a hot and spicy dinner a deux. One napkin is cleverly folded to resemble two dancers locked in a smouldering embrace.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2329550602395658326-2869502535743635837?l=morenapkinfolds.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Arabella McIntyre-Brownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329550602395658326.post-87546914991774115382007-05-18T19:40:00.000+01:002007-05-18T20:45:34.037+01:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4CWMirROI/AAAAAAAAAT8/sMZwjbSOaXk/s1600-h/Sconce.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4CWMirROI/AAAAAAAAAT8/sMZwjbSOaXk/s400/Sconce.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5065989211185431778" /></a><br />Highly attractive on a buffet table as well as for a normal place setting; this narrow fold is a variation on the Cornetto design. The sconce will hold a fork or a pair of chopsticks.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2329550602395658326-8754691499177411538?l=morenapkinfolds.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Arabella McIntyre-Brownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329550602395658326.post-74790888369299277132007-05-18T19:39:00.000+01:002007-05-18T20:44:54.521+01:00<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4CMcirRNI/AAAAAAAAAT0/dwYncPKjOM8/s1600-h/EveningCape.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4CMcirRNI/AAAAAAAAAT0/dwYncPKjOM8/s400/EveningCape.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5065989043681707218" /></a><br />The evening cape would look equally stunning in black or scarlet linen. You could alternate this fold with Luigi's Tuxedo (shown on the home page - link opposite) for formal dinners, giving place settings for men and women.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2329550602395658326-7479088836929927713?l=morenapkinfolds.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Arabella McIntyre-Brownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329550602395658326.post-37301911243136450542007-05-18T19:37:00.000+01:002007-05-18T20:44:13.725+01:00<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4CA8irRMI/AAAAAAAAATs/-w3Oj7OWFr8/s1600-h/Bottle.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_RHPptm7HhEg/Rk4CA8irRMI/AAAAAAAAATs/-w3Oj7OWFr8/s400/Bottle.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5065988846113211586" /></a><br />Luigi shows you folds for red wine (shown here) and for white wine and champagne<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2329550602395658326-3730191124313645054?l=morenapkinfolds.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Arabella McIntyre-Brownnoreply@blogger.com0