Saturday, 12 March 2011

Iris Handkerchief

I finished it!  Only had a few repeats left so last night I completed the tatting and then attached it to the hanky this morning.  I didn't use the crochet method for this one as the handkerchief was just too fine and I felt the crochet edging would have been too bulky and too firm a treatment in this case.  I used a fine needle and thread and an overcast stitch instead.  It really is a lovely handkerchief and the fabric is so fine it is nearly transparent.  I don't like working with white much but it seemed the best option for this pretty hanky.

The edging (my own pattern) is made in DMC Cordonnet Spécial in size 60.






Best wishes,
Posted by Frivole at 12:52

18 comments:

  1. Michelle12 March 2011 at 14:16

    It's very lovely!

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  2. Decoromana12 March 2011 at 15:04

    Really lovely

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  3. Lace-lovin' Librarian ~ Diane12 March 2011 at 20:02

    Beautiful! I hope to get back to hankies soon. I am truly inspired by your beautiful work!

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  4. Tattips13 March 2011 at 01:36

    Delicate and pretty!

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  5. Cindy13 March 2011 at 01:58

    So beautiful - your work is wonderful!

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  6. Margarets designer cards13 March 2011 at 12:22

    Beautiful, something to treasure for years to come.
    Margaret

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  7. God's Kid13 March 2011 at 20:17

    Gorgeous edging! :)

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  8. Valerie14 March 2011 at 14:00

    Thanks for popping by, Frivole.

    You've done a wonderful job with the handkerchief edging. Looks lovely.

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  9. Orsi15 March 2011 at 09:13

    I love your white lace, it is so elegant.

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  10. Tattingrid15 March 2011 at 12:55

    Great job! I love white hankies with white edgings. And just saw your way of adding edgings to the hankies by crocheting: great way, will give that a try too!

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  11. Charlette16 March 2011 at 19:42

    J'aime beaucoup votre modèle je le trouve très élégant....Plein de finesse...

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  12. Loredana17 March 2011 at 09:20

    Oh this is so fine and delicate work. Good job

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  13. Frivole17 March 2011 at 17:56

    Thank you so much for all the nice comments!

    Evelyne, Bonjour, ça fait plaisir d'avoir un commentaire en français!

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  14. Carla17 March 2011 at 18:48

    wonderful edging!

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  15. Charlette20 March 2011 at 18:10

    Je vous visite souvent et j'aime ce que vous faites ! ! Bravo pour le bracelet aussi. Je le trouve merveilleux! !
    A bientot

    Charlette.over.blog.net.over-blog.net
    Voici mon blog.....

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  16. Harsha's23 March 2021 at 08:39

    Loved it

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  17. Shirla27 November 2023 at 21:30

    Thanks to you, I enjoy making and gifting tatted hankies. When my father passed away I gathered all his handkerchiefs (always had one in his pocket) and began tatting around them for my sister and myself. I enjoy the plaids and block colors with a touch of lace edging. They are priceless to both of us.

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  18. Anonymous14 July 2024 at 14:56

    Love you beautiful work

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