Thanks all for your replies. I have noted of all your suggestions. While I am reluctant to cut into these linen pieces I just hate for them to be left unused in a drawer. I seldom use the ones I have it seems.....all my children are in this throw away mode of the present of paper plates and paper napkins. I miss the elegance of using nice things. On special days I just say indulge me this one time and pull out the good stuff.