Growing up, whenever we used cloth napkins at a meal, it was a special occasion. I liked setting the table when mom would get out the perfectly ironed napkins. I thought cloth napkins were only for holidays and fancy dinners and other noteworthy occasions. What a delight to unfold the square of cloth and drape it across my lap. No thin bit of paper that crumpled and got in a wad.
How thrilled I was when my brother got married and his wife used cloth napkins just about every day! What a paradigm shift! Every day! Not just special occasions. I decided at that moment, when I had my own place, I also would have cloth napkins for daily use. Guess what? I do.
Now, beside the breakfast table, I have a basket of napkins. All colors and patterns. I have more in the small chest of drawers in the breakfast area. I have them for all seasons and occasions. I have some with monograms and some from Great Aunt Dot that used/made. And I don't iron them! I launder them along with the rest of our stuff, pull them out of the dryer, and smooth them as I fold. (Occasionally, we use a paper napkin or two, but not too often.)
I do have these super sized white linen napkins I inherited from my Grandma Grace. They are used for special occasions, and I do iron them (with spray starch). They are luxurious and fun to use.
I'm always on the lookout for new and pleasing cloth napkins. I just bought some super-fun colorful napkins (on sale) at Target with some of my birthday money. I'm a happy girl
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