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Old 10-07-2010, 05:57 PM
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http://www.etsy.com/listing/51679863...t-pattern-free

A friend of mine is going to start making one of all new handkerchiefs...thought this was a neat idea so I have been looking for patterns.
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Old 10-07-2010, 06:07 PM
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A friend of mine made a handkerchief quilt/wallhanging, like a memory quilt, but without pictures, and used handkerchiefs from her mom and grandmother. She cut squares (either 4 or 5 inch) from fabrics from their clothing (using the softer colors) and put a corner of the handkerchief over 1 corner of each square. She set the squares on point with the handkerchief corner at the bottom. It was quite attractive. I hope my description makes sense. I'll see if she can take a picture and send it to me to post. I think the fabric was mostly soft pink.
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Old 10-07-2010, 06:28 PM
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Haven't made one yet, but I'm collecting the hankies. I intend to use them on corners only, so I can get four blocks out of one hanky.
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The woman who made that is on the board but I forgot her name :(
I love it too and could use up some of my vintage hankies that I collected and are in a box!
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Old 10-07-2010, 08:17 PM
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I have been looking for vintage hankies as well. I intend to do one, oneofthesedays, IF. Love to see what others have done.

Blessings, Ruth
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here is pic I have been saving, isn't it pretty?
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Old 10-08-2010, 04:51 AM
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I have this books for sale. PM if interested.

Originally Posted by carolaug
http://www.etsy.com/listing/51679863...t-pattern-free

A friend of mine is going to start making one of all new handkerchiefs...thought this was a neat idea so I have been looking for patterns.
Handkerchief Quilts by Sharon L. Newman; American School of Needlework; 1992, 45p. The book includes detailed patterns and excellent instructions about making different styles of hanky quilts.......such as 2 styles of Butterfly Quilts, a White Hanky Quilt, a Pocket Hanky Quilt, and a Christmas Handkerchief Tree Skirt or Table Cloth and more...... Patterns for white and print hankies, the folded hanky butterfly quilt block. Actual patterns, step by step instructions, plus colorful photographs of the finished comforter presented in bedroom decor . $14.95
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Old 10-08-2010, 04:56 AM
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Ive got one on the go at the moment! This is similar to the one I'm doing. mhttp://www.clotilde.com/detail.html?prod_id=12670aking
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Old 10-08-2010, 05:45 AM
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Karenmay that is adorable. i've not seen that one before.
i have some handkerchiefs I've yet to do anything with and just bought two "round" ones at a quilt show.
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Old 10-08-2010, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Karenmay
Ive got one on the go at the moment! This is similar to the one I'm doing. mhttp://www.clotilde.com/detail.html?prod_id=12670aking
That is so pretty and feminine. Love it. Be sure to post pictures, please.
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