What to do with handkerchiefs?
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What to do with handkerchiefs?
A friend of mine has asked me if there is anything I can make using her mother's old handkerchiefs. Any ideas? Not sure on how many she is going to give me...
thanks
MA
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MA
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There have been several books written about using hankies in quilts. Two patterns have been listed above.
I once saw a pattern of Spanish Ladies where the skirts were handkerchiefs. Also using them in a "crazy patch" arrangement. Am sure you will find other ideas if you Google.
I once saw a pattern of Spanish Ladies where the skirts were handkerchiefs. Also using them in a "crazy patch" arrangement. Am sure you will find other ideas if you Google.
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Try Googling "handkerchief quilt", then click on "images" for ideas. Found this pattern that way:
http://www.e-patternscentral.com/det...l?prod_id=2475
http://www.e-patternscentral.com/det...l?prod_id=2475
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Here is a freebie pattern for the butterfly pattern http://voices.yahoo.com/grandmas-but...48.html?cat=30
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Years ago, I saw an absolutely BEAUTIFUL quilt using hankies. It had the handkerchief appliqued onto a shelf or table, so that it looked like a tablecloth, then had a teacup embroidered looking like it was sitting on the shelf. It was at the Mountain Quiltfest. If I find a picture that I took of it, I'll post.
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