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The Merrow or serged edge:
• The merrow edge is named for The Merrow Sewing Machine Company that was established in 1838 at Fall Rivers, Massachusetts.
• The Merrow Sewing Machine Company developed the stitch and spent over a CENTURY perfecting it.
• The merrow, an overlock stitch, is also known as a SERGED stitch. The merrow edge (or serged edge) is used in the production of many fine textile goods including table linens.
Advantages of the merrowed edge finish:
• It's the true standard edge for fine table linens.
• It takes advantage of multiple thread cones overlocking the edge of the fabric during sewing giving it durability and long life.
• It can be used in formal and casual settings.

• Using cloth napkins is eco-friendly and budget friendly.
• Paper products make up 28% of the trash sent to landfills. Textiles make up much less space in landfills.
• In the US we use about 160 billion paper napkins annually or up to 4 billion pounds of trash.
• Instead of a one use product, a cloth napkin will last for years. We have cloth napkins we've used for over 20 years. Think how many trees that saves.
• Cost of care is minimal. It would take 200 cloth napkins to do a large load in the washing machine. I toss mine in a hamper just for kitchen and dining linens. When I have a small to medium size load, I wash them together.
• Cloth napkins will save you a substantial amount of money over the life of the napkin.

• Care is easy. Machine wash in cold water (another budget-saving benefit); tumble dry on medium heat.
• If you should get a stain on your napkin, we recommend treating the stain with a stain treatment and washing in cold water.
• Avoid warm or hot water when stained because heat could set the stain.
• Take your napkins out of the dryer while still warm and lay out flat until you have time to fold your napkins. This will cut down on the need to iron.
• Warm iron if needed.

• Napkins will fall into the "buffet" size or a standard size. They will be approximately 18 in. x 22 in. or 16 in. x 16 in., but as with all handcrafted goods, sizes may vary slightly.
• Our napkins are one of a kind and many designs are limited editions. Occasionally we'll have napkins made with vintage fabric.
• We use high-quality 100% thick cotton fabric and cotton or polyester thread.

• Our merrow edge finish is made with three cones of thread for strength and durability.
• Our table linens are crafted in a smoke - free environment.
• Our napkins are handcrafted in the USA.
• We may use contrasting thread to produce a decorative edge that is durable while lending aesthetic interest and accent to the napkin.
• The corners are set with a tad of seam set, NOT fabric glue. If it seems a bit stiff at first - no worries, it WILL soften with each wash just like your favorite pair of comfy denims.
• You won't have to worry about shrinkage. We wash our fabric once before production and then we wash our napkins AFTER they are crafted.

• Bonuses for using cloth napkins:
Cost efficient:
Make great gifts
Add elegance to even the most casual occasion
Will not tear or fall apart in your hands like paper napkins
You'll usually need only one per meal per person unlike paper napkins
They protect your clothes better than paper napkins.