I've been collecting vintage hankies for quite a few years now and I love to use them on my crazy quilt projects. My favorite hankies are the ones with machine embroidery flowers on them. They're quite easy to find for a dollar or 2 at flea markets and antique shops.
The purple rose on this hanging pillow is from a vintage handkerchief:
I finished embellishing this door hanger yesterday and then last night, I started on one with a pink rose:
I spent all day yesterday sewing. I put a good couple of miles on my sewing machine, piecing loads of new blocks. I wish I could sew some more new blocks today but I have other things that need to be done. I do plan on having a few hours of stitching time later today.
A Little Stitching Plus A New Member Of The Family
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I have finished another piece to a set, it is a ruler case, now I just
need to fond the time to construct it.
This is from Olde Colonial Designs I rescu...
8 hours ago
3 comments:
Those hankies are such a nice focal point.
These would make beautiful gifts. Love your art
Nicole/Beadwright
Hankies are generally made with such pretty materials too, not just the focal points. The edges are often tatted or crocheted and make such nice touches.
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