Handkerchief doll

Fun Mother's Day gift! This is a cute DIY doll kit packaged and ready to go! Perfect for a quiet day at home, it is a craft with a bit of history attached. Handkerchief Dolls have a rich history. During Colonial, Civil War and Pioneer Eras, toy making supplies were limited, so resourceful women fashioned simple dolls from handkerchiefs for their little ones. These were especially popular for Sunday church services because they made no sound when dropped on the floor. Sometimes a mother or…

my grandma made me these in church.

On one of the days we were talking about babysitting, I taught the children how to make these little handkerchief babies my dad used to make for me in church. He always carried a handkerchief, and since most people don't anymore, maybe this isn't even a useful skill, but I've always had good memories of my dad making these babies, so I wanted to pass the knowledge on! They are supposed to be two little twins in a cradle. (We made this other kind of handkerchief baby during our pioneer…

The whote set This set consists of - A long dress cut in an large cotton handkerchief with floral border, with special puffed sleeves and a V sailor collar ended by a little bow. A lot of pink beads enhance the design of the printed border. - A petticoat in silky white cotton batiste edged with a light small lace - An headband in the same assorted fabrics I used for this set - A short jacket in silk lampas brocade fully embroidered with silk ribbon and beads, edged with silk fringes…

They're called pew babies, church dolls, angel babies, prayer dolls, handkerchief dolls, hanky dolls, church babies, pew dolls, and pioneer dolls. Here's a simple no-sew handkerchief doll tutorial for you! Plus, clever handkerchief doll poems to give with your special gift.

Here's how to make handkerchief angels from your treasured vintage heirlooms. No need to cut or sew, no damage to the fabric. Just a lovely crafty DIY

My mum was a Brownie Girl Scout troop leader and we always made a lot of crafts. Recently meeme reminded me of this adorable handkerchief doll that we made. I just had to share it with you. These e…

They're called pew babies, church dolls, angel babies, prayer dolls, handkerchief dolls, hanky dolls, church babies, pew dolls, and pioneer dolls. Here's a simple no-sew handkerchief doll tutorial for you! Plus, clever handkerchief doll poems to give with your special gift.

this reminds me of that tissue paper doll kits that granny w.got for me and tiffany. they were lots of fun. could use fabric, etc. instead or in addition to tissue paper, other kinds of paper, trims, sequins, jewelry, beads, etc. Victorian Hanky Paper Dolls