Linen Hemstitch Tablecloth and Napkins set

  Formal tablecloths have for Decades remained the White Hemstitch Linen tablecloth and napkin sets.  Linen hemstitch commonly called ladder stitch, open stitch, hand stitch, or some fancier pattern of Giluccio stitch has been the classic choice.  To make sure you have the "universal formal table linen set" this is it.  How to choose between White or Ecru depends on the dinner plates with the rule of thumb being: If the dinner plate has an Ivory or off white center choose Ecru linens and vise versa for White plates to choose the White linens.  Custom make the tablecloth to fit with that desirable 12 inches drop on all 4 sides. Take this width and this length of your table and add 12 inches to each side.  I think that having 12 inches drop on all 4 sides is a safe number just in case the tablecloth shrinks.  Of course, dry cleaning will make the fabric more static.  Linen is best being washed but it is the ironing now that is the work.  Linen hemstitch is a classic look and always formal but not always been the choice for the Centurys. What has this style of tablecloth and napkins set replaced, well, the Irish Linen damask.
SFERRA Classico Italian hemstitch tablecloth in White , (Ecru available).
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  Most of us have been handed down the Irish linen double damask or chrysanthemom damask table linens only to send them off to the consignment store. So many have forsaken their handed down tablecloths to be adopted by a prospective shopper who never had the opportunity of receiving this from a distant or close relative.  You know the tablecloths that are heavier fabrics and ladden with gravy or wine stains and yellowing a bit where you think they are unrenderable.  So many times I have heard consumers mention that they just bought an Irish Linen tablecloth and napkins set and how do I get it clean.  Those people are precious and realize this is a great idea.  I say Linen Wash our specialty cleaner does the trick beyond belief.  The Le Blanc Linen Wash is an absolute must have for laundering your fine linens. Besides, Wine out, Linen wash is specially formulated to remove protein stains.
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  Whether you have the infamous Irish Linen tablecloth and napkins set, a Linen Hemstitch tablecloth and napkin set will be the one you use. 
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