For this sixth day of Homemade Gifts we have an embroidered handkerchief. A handkerchief can be a lovely, timeless gift the receipiant will charish for years.
I can't show you the one I'm working on. So, here is one from years back I did by machine (I'm so horrible.)
The pages of Godey’s, Peterson’s, and Arthur’s are filled with border and corner designs for handkerchiefs. Here is a a file of a few taken from Peterson’s in 1861 and 1862 to get you started. As you can see, the variety gives options for any skill level.
For your handkerchiefs you can choose cotton or silk. One of my favorite inexpensive options for cotton is from Dollar General where you can find 18″ cotton handkerchiefs with machine rolled edges in a pack of 4 for 2 dollars. For silk handkerchiefs, take a look at Dharma’s 17″ twill handkerchiefs. Of course, you can make your own from a nice yardage by rolling the hems. For sizes, take a look at the Workwoman’s Guide.
If I Had My Own Blue Box: 
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