Table settings are an essential part of any dinner gathering, particularly the most anticipated meal of the season: Thanksgiving! With all the turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls, pies, etc., things are bound to get a little messy. Needless to say, napkins are necessary. Especially for one who always seems to end up with a jam smear on her blouse… what’s a girl to do?Anyway, it is time to step up our Thanksgiving napkin folding game and (attempt) to banish all spills and splotches!
We’ve chosen six festive designs to DIY: 1) Boat, 2) Maple leaf, 3) Turkey, 4) Crown, 5) Leaf, and 6) Pumpkin. These will put the finishing touch on your Thanksgiving spread and even impress your mother-in-law with the ever-critical eye! Check out these fun napkin folds below!
Our favorite napkin colors for this project are linked HERE!
Maple Leaf
A bit difficult but adorable! Tutorial found here
Boat
You start with a rectangle with this one, so cut your napkin if necessary. Tutorial found here
Turkey Napkin Folding for Thanksgiving
Such a cutie pie! Here’s how to make the turkey out of a napkin.
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Pumpkin Napkin Folding
A small leaf on top would look great on this one. Tutorial found here
Leaf Napkin Fold for Thanksgiving
Love how striking this one is. It’s simple, bold, and beautiful!
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Crown
We made a simplified version of the bishop’s hat. Tutorial found here
Crafting by Kara Schmidt | Photography by Anna Killian
Now you can decorate your table with so many fun shapes!
Thanksgiving Decorations and Crafts
Your plates will be looking elegant with this guide to Thanksgiving napkin folding, but what about the rest of the table? There are so many different ways you can go! As an homage to the Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade, decorate your table with your own mini version. See the details here. For colorful Thanksgiving decorations, check out these rainbow paper pumpkins to place throughout the table. And now that you’ve mastered the napkin folding, you’ll ace the shapes for this origami cornucopia!
Thanksgiving isn’t complete without pie! Try out these 3 unique pie crust decorating ideas. And for the leftovers, be sure to use these Friendsgiving printables! And why not start a new holiday tradition with friends and family by creating fun hats?! Between the napkin folding, decor, and creative hat tradition, your gathering will surely be a hit!
