Sweet cherry napkins

Perfect for decorating the table at a summer garden party

Time: 1-2 hours

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials for one napkin: Gingham-printed cotton fabric cut into 33x33cm (13x13in) squares 132cm (51in) of lace trim (optional) 2 red buttons red cotton thread Green embroidery thread sewing machine

1 Press and remove all stray threads from your fabric square. On all sides, fold and press a 5mm (¼in) hem.

2 Fold all the corners in and press so that it makes a triangle.

3 Then fold down all four sides another 5mm (¼in), press then pin down the hems on all sides.

4 Using a sewing machine, begin in one corner and sew around all four edges.

5 If you want to add a lace trim do so now. Pin your trim all the way round and carefully machine sew.

6 Take a length of green embroidery thread and make a loop in the middle. Tie it in a knot. Arrange the thread on the bottom right side of the napkin so that it resembles a leaf and two stalks. Sew securely in place.

7 Next, sew on the two red buttons using red cotton. Place them just over the ends of your stalks so that they cover them nicely.