quiltingshorttimer

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.

illinois

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.

toverly

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.

nativetexan

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.

bearisgray

I put the handkerchiefs in with the dirty socks - and wash the whole batch twice.

SusieQOH

I'm glad they invented Kleenex

kristijoy

Oooh! Bounty paper towels! This totally made me smile! His poor nose! I'm such a wimp...I buy the kleenex with lotion.

Have fun with making fun ones. I think you could enjoy being creative.

mindless

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.

Grace creates

How about buying layer cakes