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by pldc 12 Sep 2015 ( edited Sep 13'15 02:06 )
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can someone please tell me what a very nice good quality hankie, one that won't wrinkle too much is made from? Is it made out of Linen or will that wrinkle too much? Any help is truly appreciated

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by asterixsew 12 Sep 2015
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Hi, linen does wrinkle rather. I prefer cotton and if you can get a cotton with polyester that would be even better as the polyester will mean its much more crease resistant. I know I spent ages looking for decent hankies when I was embroidering some not so long ago. Hope my answer helps
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by pldc 12 Sep 2015
Caroline thank you so very much it helps me immensely ~hugs~
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by AuntAnnie 12 Sep 2015
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I also prefer the feel of cotton and they wash up nicely. Plain ladies hankies are very difficult to find. For my nephew's wedding, I monogrammed silk hankies for the ladies of the wedding party but have used men's handkerchiefs and cut off the corners to make FSL corners.

Asterixsew, where did you purchase your lady's hankies?
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by asterixsew 12 Sep 2015
I am a UK cutie and I bought mens handkerchiefs from M&S. I then cut them to the required size. I visited quite a number of shops to see what was available
by pldc 12 Sep 2015
thank you both very much I will have to see about men's hankies & see if I can find any here.
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by jrob 12 Sep 2015
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100% cotton is what I purchase. Look at the ones at embroiderthis.com
1 links:
[1] Embroider This Handkerchiefs
www.embroiderthis.com
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by katydid 13 Sep 2015
This site is the best ever for hankies!!! Kay
by jrob 13 Sep 2015
I know right?
by pldc 13 Sep 2015
thank you so very much, I will check this out as soon as I get back. ~hugs~
by AuntAnnie 13 Sep 2015
I have just located another source--Giftwagon--at a much better price (I have been called cheap before!). May have to give these a try: http://www.giftwagon.com/ladiesplainhandkerchiefs1.html
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by graceandham 13 Sep 2015
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Linen is harsh on a very sore nose, but if "for show and not for blow" it's SO pretty. When you hand wash, lay it flat on your bathroom tile wall and then peel it off when almost dry - very little ironing.
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by pldc 13 Sep 2015
a great tip Betsy thank you ~hugs~
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by katydid 13 Sep 2015
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Jerrilyn gave you the best site. You will never find a selection like this in a retail store. Kay
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by pldc 13 Sep 2015
thanks Kay ~hugs~
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by noah 13 Sep 2015
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I buy potty cotton here at my flea market in any color for 3 bucks a meter i believe .
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by pldc 13 Sep 2015
wow that is a really good deal. thanks & ~hugs~