My childhood napkin case

The napkin case is an object full of memories. It symbolizes a time when every meal was a moment of sharing.

Carefully embroidered and personalized, it evokes the warmth of family gatherings and the conviviality of old-fashioned meals.

Today, it’s back with a touch of elegance and timelessness, inviting everyone to rediscover the pleasure of tradition while adding a refined note to their table.

After the symbolism of the needle-holder, this is the second time I’ve chosen to talk to you about objects from my past. It’s certainly because lately, I’ve been feeling a deep need to go back into my childhood memories, to rediscover those everyday objects that once punctuated family life.

Perhaps it’s a way of seeking comfort in the face of uncertainty and upheaval in our world.

In a context where current events are often synonymous with chaos and anxiety, these little symbols from the past remind me of a time when everything seemed more stable, more reassuring. This journey back in time is not an escape, but a way of reconnecting with timeless values of sharing, transmission and simplicity.

For this project, I chose to make a napkin case whose flap is decorated with a classic, easy-to-embroider border.

Today’s article is dedicated to the embroidery of this embroidery and will be followed by a second publication explaining the assembly of this case.

First, to make the outer part of this project, you’ll need a 40/30 cm piece of fabric, download the design HERE and place it 5 cm from the top edge of the fabric as shown in the photo below.

Here are the instructions for creating the border.

Colors used in this example

DMC stranded cotton 471

Embroidery

To make these circles, start by laying out a grid with lines made from 2 threads and crossing at right angles to the leaf stems. Place a small horizontal stitch at each grid crossing.  Finish by embroidering the outline of the circle in backstitch. The motif is entirely worked with 2 threads.