I made everyone (immediate family) a hankie with their initial on it for the funeral service. 10 in all. I used my grandmothers. I started out with a lovely satin frame but it was too much for me to continue this so I did squares. My bil's favorite colour was blue so I did white work on one end & the initials all in blue. My mil placed hers with a note in his pocket in the coffin. This is a Polish/Ukrainian tradition

nice work!

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by pldc 25 Nov 2015

Many thanks Kay~hugs~

Love the font and the items. You have my condolences.

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by pldc 25 Nov 2015

thank you Toogie very much ~hugs~

A lovely tradition & such beautiful work. You have done a great job at such a trying time.

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by pldc 23 Oct 2015

thank you very much, ~hugs~

Simply precious.

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by pldc 23 Oct 2015

Many thanks Marian, ~hugs~

Lovely gifts and traditions, Loralye. Sorry for your loss.
Hugs, Lidia

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by pldc 23 Oct 2015

Thank you Lidia, ~hugs~

What a beautiful heartfelt parting gift.

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by pldc 23 Oct 2015

Thank you Jerrilyn, ~hugs~

What a lovely tradition and what a work of love you did.
I'm sure it was great source of comfort.
So sorry for your loss, Roberta

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by pldc 23 Oct 2015

Thank you Roberta, very much ~hugs~

Way to go they look lovely hugs

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by pldc 23 Oct 2015

Thank you my friend, ~hugs~

A wonderful jesture on your part for a very sad occassion. They are beautiful and a lovely thing your MIL did with hers. God bless her. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Hugs Lynn.

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by pldc 23 Oct 2015

Many thanks Lynn, ~hugs~

Beautiful. I am sure your thoughtfulness meant so much to others. Once again your are doing for others. You are so kind. So sorry for your loss. Suzanna

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by pldc 23 Oct 2015

Many thanks Suzanna, I was happy for the distractiontesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttesttest ~hugs~

Very nice thought. you did a great job. God be with you all.

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by pldc 23 Oct 2015

Many thanks, ~hugs~

Lovely hankies from the heart so very sweet. Sorry for your loss.

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

Many thanks Mary, ~hugs~

Sorry for your loss. This sounds a beautiful custom, the handkerchiefs are very beautiful. hugs

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

Thank you so very much ~hugs~

What a lovely tradition and such a useful item. Beautifully sewn Loralye and I know they would all have appreciated the time and thoughtfulness that went into making these. Love Chris

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

Thank you so very much Chris ~hugs~

A beautiful tradition and a beautiful job you have done. I am so very, very sorry of your loss/Lillian

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

Thank you Lillian, very much. ~hugs~

They came out beautiful. Such a sweet sentiment. Sometimes crafting helps me through my grieving.

When my mil passed away, we placed a pillow that I had made her that featured a pic of her and her brother when they were toddlers. She loved that pillow. My husband, children and I all signed the back and placed it in the coffin with her

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

A lovely idea as well. his grandkids placed a yo-yo since he taught them tricks

This was very kind of you considering you are in as much pain as everyone else, Bless you and all your Family. Sandy

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

Thank you Sandy, very much. It helped to take my mind off things ~hugs~

This is such a Awesome Gesture!!!Great work done

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

Thank you Sonja, very much. ~hugs~

A loving and caring thought went into this project. You did a great job.

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

Angie thank you very much. ~hugs~

Those are lovely and I"m sure your thoughtfulness, touched all. Thank you for sharing this precious time.

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

thank you very much. ~hugs~

Beautiful and such a great gift, they will cherish for ever.
sorry for your lost.
Kathy
VA

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

Kathy thank you very much. ~hugs~

Such a beautiful thing for you to do. Sorry for your loss. --Sharon

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

Sharon thank you very much. ~hugs~

Beautifully done - I am sure everyone will appreciate them. Lovey tradition.

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

thank you very much. ~hugs~

Beautiful job...touching tradition...so very sad for your loss, Loralye...thoughts and prayers to you and your family...

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

thank you very much Kim. ~hugs~

lovely......great attention

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

thank you very much. ~hugs~

You are giving your family a huge blessing with these hankies Kudos to you for being so loving, caring and generous. I'm glad you are continuing this thoughtful and healing tradition.

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by pldc edited 22 Oct 2015

Karen, thank you very much. I was happy to be able to do this for them ~hugs~

Beautiful work and love the tradition

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

thank you very much.Welcome to our cute family ~hugs~

That touched my heart.

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

thank you Betsy. ~hugs~

What a lovely idea. What a wonderful tradition.

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

Arlene thank you very much. ~hugs~

Beautiful and a lovely tradition. I am sure your MIL also appreciated all your excellent work.

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

She was really happy that I did them for all the girls, she didn't have any others left. thank you very much. ~hugs~

What great work and I'm sure much appreciated by the family

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by pldc 22 Oct 2015

Caroline they seemed to & it is a lovely tradition..........I think it helps with the closer needed. Thank you very much. ~hugs~