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In early times, they were so rare and expensive that only the very wealthy could dining room tablecloths afford them, so linens were guarded zealously. in many households, linen inventories were meticulously kept in handwritten lists and regularly attended to by a dedicated staff. fortunately, linens are no longer so rare or costly anymore, yet for us at gracious style, they are no less precious. ultimately, we love linens because they are room so personal. they accompany us through a lifetime tablecloths of celebrations and memories - from meals shared with loved ones to anniversaries dining and holidays - and ultimately become treasured heirlooms. what should i look for in finer linens? in addition to the weavers'' expertise, the fineness of the yarns and the softness of the waters room in northern ireland (used in the finishing processes) produce a cloth which is unusually soft and fine. what size should my tablecloths tablecloth be? in general, the longer the drape, the more formal the table will look. for most dining tables, we suggest that cloths should have at least dining and room an eight-inch drop on all sides. for a more elegant look, lengthen the drop to approximately twenty inches. finally, for the most dramatic effect, use a cloth which reaches all the way to the floor, or even beyond, to create a luxurious puddle effect. do my linens need to be dry cleaned? all gracious style linens can be easily cared for at home. for your convenience, they can be gently tablecloths machine washed and dried (or, dining and room if you prefer, hand washed and air dried). except in very serious cases, we do not recommend bleaches tablecloths on any fine linens, as they are prone to weaken the fabric''s natural fibers. embroidery guide placement. napkins are most often embroidered in the corner, either diagonally or straight. in europe, where napkins are most often folded in ninths, they are frequently embroidered right in the center. tablecloths can be embroidered along all four corners or in the center.
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