I have a box of folded hankies with the words “Hankies w/ Little Embroidery on Edge” written on it. That’s what I looked through when I wanted to choose some Vintage Hankies to sew my Nourishing Tears on.
I pulled 12 from the box to have some to choose from.
I went through them a few times before deciding on the first one to use. Then I began sewing the eye. I was on the teardrops when my needle broke. As I unscrewed the broken needle from the machine, it slipped through my fingers and under the needle plate.
I took the plate off and the needle wasn’t there.
I was soon to discover just how much my sewing machine was in need of a cleaning. It was clogged with clumps of dust. Each time I dusted it with the little cleaning brush more came out.
But no needle.
That’s when I took the machine and turned it upside down. Then I shook it. It didn’t happen right away, it was three or four tries before I saw the broken needle fall from the machine onto the floor.
I feel like I got lucky. I got the needle and gave my sewing machine a cleaning it desperately needed.
I finished sewing the teardrops and then worked on another Nourishing Tears Potholder. I also made a Nourishing Tears with a big eye on a little bit of a bigger hankie. Not a potholder, it has beads on the eyelashes.
I’ll make a few more tomorrow.
Oh yes I would love ine if these potholders, art pieces
Truly an amazing image to have out in world
Thanks Dawnmarie. I’ll email you a photo of the ones I have available. I’ll be in touch. 🙂
I would love to buy one of your nourishing tears pot holders, when will they be on sale? My Kitty passed away a week ago and when I saw those tears It reminded me of my tears for him.
They are truly beautiful!
I’m sorry about your Kitty Christine. I finished a few potholders today. I will send you a photo of the ones I have still available. I’m just waiting to hear from someone else to see which they want. I think I’ll be making a few more too, they are popular. Thanks for asking and I’ll email you a picture soon.