Comments on: Handkerchief Project Starts Today

By: Colleen

Colleen — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:34:23 +0000

How is the Handkerchief Project going? I’m glad that I stumbled upon your post because I too have been trying to bring back the hanky! I always collected and carried hankies and I recently created my own line of hankies called Happy Hanky…check them out at http://www.happyhanky.com when you have a chance. I felt that if I could create a fun, fresh take on this old accessory that people would be more enticed to use them again. I also started a blog called http://www.bringbackthehanky.com/wordpress…though I admit it’s been hard for me to keep up this part.
I would love to hear how your crusade is going??

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:26:51 +0000

Hi Anne,

My wife and I make hankies that are perfect for women or young girls. Eco-chic and very fun designs… Take a look : http://www.happyhanky.com Let us know what you think.

Jeff Corcoran

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:50:53 +0000

I am wanting to make some hankies for little girls, do you have instructions?

By: KYouell

KYouell — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 02:56:11 +0000

Having 2 kids under 4 I can’t believe I didn’t think of this. Is it so obvious that I should be doing this that I just couldn’t see the forest for the trees–that I’m killing wiping them up with baby wipes? Duh.

By: Luke

Luke — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:16:03 +0000

Sweet! Like Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy where everyone always carried a towel! A better alternative to drying my hands on my pants…thanks & good luck!

By: Emily

Emily — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 15:17:20 +0000

Good luck with your project! I hope you update us with how you do, and I might actually join you in the handkercheif project.

By: Valeria Vincent Sancisi

Valeria Vincent Sancisi — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:48:26 +0000

I have, not always, but often wrap any fruit that I bring for lunch with cloth napkins so they don’t bruise in transit, same when i need to carry food, picknick items…

the Japanese often wrap their belongings in a furoski (sp), a large, often Shibori (Tie dye!) kercheifs and carry them like a basket by holding the tied bundle by the knot….

Another eco habit i am training myself is to get the shopping bag back in the car, and then to remember to bring it in the store when I grocery shop!

So i can relate to your story about making new habits… I find your blog charming and much like the wonderful charming time I had spent in Portland..
Thank you!
Valeria

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:27:07 +0000

I use a handkerchief while backpacking. Since my daughter was born, a little over two years ago, I don’t leave home without it. The piece of fabric comes in handy when cleaning up spills, as an emergency bib, whatever.

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:24:00 +0000

I was looking for ideas of free things to do with toddlers and just found your site today. And already a bonus - the handkerchief project! It could catch on! Thanks for sharing a great idea. Good luck at work.

By: natty

natty — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:38:49 +0000

i like saying the word ‘handkerchief’ - does that count? hehe