Our Location (click photo to view us on the map):
4 Winds Nest Artisans Boutique
Fisherman's Wharf, Victoria
Our Address:
A15 - 1 Dallas Road, Victoria,
BC, V8V0B2
We offer one of the largest selections of the best quality authentic French Jacquard and Coated Cotton tablecloths, napkins, runners, and tea towels. Made in the Provençe, France
(250)6342285
French Tablecloths Size Guide
How to determine the "drop" of you tablecloth:
The tablecloth drop is the length of the tablecloth that hangs off the sides.
In general, we advise planning for a drop of anywhere from 6" to 14" but it often comes down to personal taste. Sometimes it depends on the tablecloth itself - some have intricate corners and are designed to look very elegant with a longer drop. Have small children? Then you probably want a shorter drop.
On a smaller table a 6'' to 8" drop will look good, on a full size dining room table 10" to 14" drop is better.
Should your drop be even on all sides of your table? No, not necessarily...in fact it usually won't be the case. But it looks better if the tablecloth hangs down in a more symmetrical way along the length and the width of the table. The borders width on Jacquard tablecloths is around 12"- 14". In the end, it comes down to what's right for you.
In general, we advise planning for a drop of anywhere from 6" to 14" but it often comes down to personal taste. Sometimes it depends on the tablecloth itself - some have intricate corners and are designed to look very elegant with a longer drop. Have small children? Then you probably want a shorter drop.
On a smaller table a 6'' to 8" drop will look good, on a full size dining room table 10" to 14" drop is better.
Should your drop be even on all sides of your table? No, not necessarily...in fact it usually won't be the case. But it looks better if the tablecloth hangs down in a more symmetrical way along the length and the width of the table. The borders width on Jacquard tablecloths is around 12"- 14". In the end, it comes down to what's right for you.
I know my table dimensions - what size tablecloth should I look for?
Calculate the tablecloth size you're looking for by taking the dimensions of your table and adding 2x the amount of drop you want on either side.
For example: if your table is 60" long and you want a drop of 10" then you will be looking for tablecloths that are close to 80".
For example: if your table is 60" long and you want a drop of 10" then you will be looking for tablecloths that are close to 80".
I know the tablecloth dimensions - what tables will it work with?
Calculate the drop by taking the tablecloth size, subtracting the dimensions of the table, and divide the result by 2.
For example: Our recommended tablecloth for a 4- 6 person table measures 64"x80". If your table is 60" long, the drop will be 10". (80-60=20, divided by 2)
For example: Our recommended tablecloth for a 4- 6 person table measures 64"x80". If your table is 60" long, the drop will be 10". (80-60=20, divided by 2)
A word about Square Tablecloths...
Square tablecloths are very versatile...it has become very popular to use a square tablecloth on a round table, or even on a rectangular table at an angle.
Accounting for shrinkage of Jacquard Tablecloths
If you use a dryer to dry your tablecloths, you could lose as much as an inch or two to shrinkage. If you're in between two sizes, or in doubt, it's generally better to err on the larger side.