Handkerchief Gifts

Materials:

• Assorted handkerchiefs
• Embroidery thread
• Embroidery needle
• Small embroidery hoop, optional
• Scissors
• Needle
• Thread

For a monogrammed handkerchief:

1. Using typeface enlarged to the desired size on a photocopier, trace initials or date in pencil onto the corner of a handkerchief, or draw the monogram freehand.
2. Insert the handkerchief into a small embroidery hoop, or handhold it. Fill in the monogram with embroidery thread using a satin stitch or French knots.

For a handkerchief envelope:

1. Lay the handkerchief on a flat surface.
2. Fold the bottom third up into the center, and then hand-stitch the sides closed to create an envelope.
3. Slip the gift into the pocket, fold over the top flap, and loosely stitch the envelope closed (or add a button and buttonhole for fastening).

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