Originally Posted by great aunt jacqui
this is one quilt I just finished. I sew the hankie onto my square then am able to sew down the fine lace by hand join the blocks
for the quilt. I starch the hankie because the top will be on the bias. Iplaced thm all the same way but patterns are endless. another quilt I hand sewed each whole hankie in different shapes folding them. remember when women had folded hankies in their breast pockets? |
Originally Posted by auntpiggylpn
there is a butterfly quilt pattern where the butterflies are actually the hankies. Do a search on here, there should be some pictures!
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-151655-1.htm It is a wonderful quilt where the hankies are folded but not cut, I believe. |
sew them together for curtains!
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I've made valances for the bedroom windows. Set them on point.
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Originally Posted by alikat110
Blow vintage noses?
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hobbycat1955, you must have very tiny friends! :lol:
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Originally Posted by alikat110
Blow vintage noses?
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I've started a butterfly quilt with them. I have made a promise to myself to finish it by summer next year so I can put it out to use then.
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I am always amazed at the different ways folks put hankies into works of sewing art!
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Originally Posted by great aunt jacqui
I just can't bear to cut them, they are just folded in triangle. some are not true squared. that is fine by me
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