Although it can be folded with a soft fabric napkin as shown here, you may prefer using a starched napkin with ironed folds for a crisper look.
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CAT'S PAW NAPKIN FOLD
Use a crisp starched napkin and iron each fold for a more precise looking napkin fold.
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Step 1:
Lay the napkin out flat.
Iron flat for best results.
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Step 2:
Begin folding each of the 4 corners to the center point.
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Step 3:
The napkin should now look like this, with the 4 points in the center.
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Step 4:
Again, fold each of the 4 corners into the center.
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Step 5:
The napkin should look like this.
Tip: Iron flat if desired.
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Step 6:
Turn the napkin over.
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Step 7:
Once again, fold each of the corners into the center.
Tip: Iron if desired.
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Step 7:
Hold the center firmly.
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Step 8:
Now, reach underneath each corner and pull out the loose edge.
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Step 9:
You can stop at this point, or reach under again and pull out the other edges.
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Finished Fold
This fold may look best with a flower, gift, roll, or pumpkin set in the cener.
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