Thursday, 2 June 2011

Making a Start - Pink Flowers Hanky

Impatient as usual, I couldn't help myself, I had to play around last night, looking for the best edging for the pink hanky.  As I said, I think it needs a fairly simple edging and also a narrow one because this particular handkerchief as some unusual curves... nice large rounds curves for the corners but also some inwards curves in between the corners that are sharper and deeper that the regular scalloped edges you normally find on hankies (should have shown you a photo of the whole hanky unfolded).  So I need a "flexible" edging that will follow the curves in and out.

Here's where I've got to so far.  At first I thought I would design one specially for the hanky but I was drawn to my Mary Konior books (as I so often am) and had a little look in there and found this edging which I thought would suit:


What do you think?

I had a moment of doubt wondering whether colours were right or whether a white edging would be more suitable... but I have to be honest and say that I don't really like working with white.  I made the Iris edging in white not too long ago so if I can get away with colours, I always prefer working with colours.

Best wishes,
Posted by Frivole at 10:03

11 comments:

  1. Michelle2 June 2011 at 11:50

    I was wondering what you'd do with those curves! I think what you've chosen looks perfect.

    The shuttle looks like it has peacock feathers on it- gorgeous.

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  2. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane2 June 2011 at 11:54

    I love the edging and the colors. I agree with Michelle... perfect!

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  3. God's Kid2 June 2011 at 12:27

    I like the edging and colors you have chosen! :)

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  4. Cindy2 June 2011 at 12:56

    Another 'yes' from me on your edging and color choice. It will be lovely!

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  5. Eliz Davis aka Tatknot2 June 2011 at 16:28

    It looks perfect to me, too. You have a great eye for color.

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  6. Mariangela2 June 2011 at 19:02

    Penso anche io che la scelta dei colori sia molto gradevole, anche io amo amo i contrasti, ciao

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  7. Fox3 June 2011 at 02:30

    Well... you asked! I am not wild about that green. My instinct says to use yellow in the border, or pink/orange?? I find the green too drab.
    Fox : )

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  8. Bree at "Bree's Way"3 June 2011 at 07:31

    I love the colors and the pattern you have chosen, I think both are perfect for the hankie and will be wonderful when you have it done! can't wait to see it :)

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  9. Anonymous3 June 2011 at 11:44

    I like your color choice too!

    I think it looks better with the green inside (ie. attaching the edging by the green side instead as by the pink one)

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  10. Valerie3 June 2011 at 16:29

    i think your choice of colours for the edging is bold and refreshing! can't wait to see the finished product.

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  11. Frivole4 June 2011 at 23:54

    Thanks for your input everyone. Not 100% sure I'll carry on with this one yet.... will keep you updated! Now a bit more work on that Stawasz doily is in order...

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