Originally Posted by sewingsuz
(Post 8339588)
Sorry for this but this is how I feel about this, who want to put those nasty things in the laundry. I never did like the idea unless it is one in the top pocket of a suit coat that matches the tie. I always notice Steve Harveys nice dressed man.
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Let's face it--using disposable hankies in a setting such as a care facility is a lot cleaner. How many of those cloth ones will be put down/dropped and then used by the next resident coming along? Plus the laundry staff has plenty to fold without adding to their chores.
When my husband was in a small facility, one of the nurses noted the quilt and such that I had made for his room. She inquired if I'd make coasters to put under the glasses that sweat. They were using washcloths, which cut down on the number available for use intended and were a bit thick under the glass anyhow. I had quite a bit of double knit fabric from days gone by and that worked up quite nicely for such a project. Two layers of double knit was sufficient and would launder well. It made the rooms look a bit more homey, too. Passing this along, only as a suggestion if you are wanting a project for donation. |
This time last year I was looking for men's handkerchiefs for my father in law. I finally found some at Pennys. Weird colors to them, but they were handkerchiefs. I can't stand the things but every day in his pocket is a handkerchief and a pocket knife. Old habits are hard to break. I think it's a great idea to make some out of good quilting fabric in plaids and prints instead of solids.
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I would think most men would like bandana's for handkerchiefs for the most part. I just found two soft white handkerchiefs in my sock drawer while cleaning out. I keep them because they were my husband's.
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Originally Posted by quiltingshorttimer
(Post 8339630)
had to giggle at this--when you think about it, it certainly is gross--but having had men in my house all my life that work outside (and frequently use hankerchiefs), the hankerchiefs are sometimes not the grossest thing going through the laundry. Work clothes sometimes need to be run through a prewash and then a long wash cycle with double rinses. Kind of like cloth diapers.
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I'm glad they invented Kleenex :D
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Originally Posted by Jingle
(Post 8339263)
My Husband gave up on handkerchiefs years ago and use bounty paper towels. I still use tissues. Both can be tossed after use.
Have fun with making fun ones. I think you could enjoy being creative. |
If you want a little inspiration, do an online search for 'pocket squares' - you get to see quite a variety of colors. Construction workers can rock paisley!
:) https://www.pinterest.com/MensAccess...ocket-squares/ oops....this link seems to be broken. I'll try to fix it. try this one instead: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/685039793302720340/ hmmm....that's also not working. Maybe just do a pinterest search for images https://duckduckgo.com/?q=pocket+squares&t=ffnt&atb=v177-1&ia=shopping https://sewing.com/diy-handkerchief/ of course, Amazon has them I used to make mens hankies with the serger, but haven't for years now. They aren't different than napkins, really: just a square with a rolled hem. You get to decide what size you want. |
How about buying layer cakes
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