Thanksgiving Turkey Fold

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We all know how much I love tablescapes and napkin folding, well hold on to your hats because I have a few more seasonal folds for you.  I have created a step by step tutorial and a hopefully a you-tube video, all to help you discover the secrets behind the fold. Today I will be sharing the Thanksgiving Turkey fold.  

Thanksgiving turkey fold on a white plate

Thanksgiving Turkey Napkin Fold for the Holiday

The Christmas Tree was actually my first foray in seasonal napkin folding. Imagine my delight when I realized I could turn this into a turkey.  OK you may need to squint but it really is a Thanksgiving bird. 2020 is going to be my year of the Napkin fold.  What else keeps us entertained during covid,  Tables and Napkins and pretending we are entertaining. 
 
The Turkey Fold is not too difficult, a few more steps than some of the others but very easy to learn and it looks fabulous on your table.  It is also one of the view that can work with any type of napkin. And allows many variations. 
Thanksgiving turkey fold on a white plate

How to Create  a Turkey Napkin

One of the most popular folds to date has been the Christmas Tree for the holiday table, well today I am turning that on it’s side and creating a new turkey.  This is a simple fold that works well on a casual or a formal table.  

turkey napkin tutorial

Step by Step 

  1. fold napkin in half
  2. fold over again in a quarter
  3. take bottom fold and fold up in a triangle
  4. keep repeating with each layer
  5. turn napkin over
  6. fold bottom right corner over
  7. repeat with left corner
  8. creating a triangle shape
  9. turn over
  10. take bottom flap and fold up so it stands up
  11. take next layer and fold up and tuck under top point
  12. keep repeating until you hit the tail, fold up but do not tuck 
  13. Place on plate and garnish if desired.

place setting with Thanksgiving turkey fold

Do you change your table?  Are you a season embracer?  I love changing my table regularly.  Today I am embracing the fact I get to celebrate a second Thanksgiving at least on the blog. In Canada I celebrated with a burlap table in October.  

Today I am sharing a fun napkin and contemplating what new table I can create. Maybe something in teal to give the world a splash of colour.  Stay tune for the new reveal. 

Thanksgiving turkey fold on a white plate

Thanksgiving Turkey Fold

Celebrating Thanksgiving begins with a Turkey even if it is a cloth one. Creating another fun turkey napkin fold
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Keyword: Thanksgiving turkey napkin
Author: Linda

Equipment

  • cloth napkins

Instructions

  • fold napkin in half
  • fold over again in a quarter
  • take bottom fold and fold up in a triangle
  • keep repeating with each layer
  • turn napkin over
  • fold bottom right corner over
  • repeat with left corner
  • creating a triangle shape
  • turn over
  • take bottom flap and fold up so it stands up
  • take next layer and fold up and tuck under top point
  • keep repeating until you hit the tail, fold up but do not tuck
  • Place on plate and garnish if desired.
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2 Comments

  1. I love napkin folding! It’s the easiest and cheapest way to elevate a table setting. This Thanksgiving will mark my 20th different fold, another version of a turkey using green two napkins. Thanks for sharing yours and the easy to follow instructions.

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