handkerchief wreath

I couldn't get the colors to look right when I photographed this hanging in the entry on our maroon door so, I had C hold it outside for you all to see.

The process for this wreath is super easy.

You will need at least twenty-four handkerchiefs, a twelve inch wreath, and a roll of six inch tulle.

• Wash and iron your handkerchiefs. Starch your handkerchiefs. I would use a stronger starch next time - I would like my handkerchiefs to be a bit more stiff.
• Use a pencil to punch holes in the wreath at one inch intervals. The holes need to go all the way through the wreath. Enlarge them a bit by wiggling the pencil around in the hole.
• Bring all the corners of a hanky together and twist the middle of the hankderchief to a point. Insert a pencil, eraser side down, into the handkerchief and push it through a hole.
• Once the fabric is through pull it in firmly.
• Cut the back of the handkerchief or use a straight pin to pin it to the back.
• Repeat until all the handkerchiefs are inserted.
• Wrap the wreath in tulle and cut a few strips of tulle to tie around the wreath for more puffy interest.

Here is a better look at the butterfly blouses that can be seen in the previous post. I had one of these when I was a little girl and I loved the drama of the sleeves.

The blouses are really simple. They are basically four rectangles. My Mom made these for the girls too.

C's fabric is leftover from a dress that my Mom made her when she was small. It is also the same fabric you can see in her doll's dress here

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