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Bug Light Lighthouse Hand Stitched Handkerchief
Bug Light Lighthouse Hand Stitched Handkerchief
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This white linen handkerchief is hand-embroidered with a picture of Bug Light, one of Maine's famous lighthouses. Known as Portland Breakwater Lighthouse in the books, Bug Light is a famous local landmark.
This handkerchief is made from 100% Irish handkerchief linen, for a crisp, cool texture that will only get better with use. Linen is stronger, absorbs more water, can withstand higher heat, and lasts longer than cotton, and the Irish weave the finest linen in the world. These handkerchiefs are hand-cut and finished with a narrow rolled hem, and are approximately 13 inches square.
The embroidery, done in any color or shade you choose, consists of stem stitch and chain stitch, to give the bicycle dimension. Each is embroidered completely by hand - not machine - and, although it takes more skill and more time, the results are worth it.
I proudly stock the entire DMC line, so if you have a specific color, don't hesitate to let me know! We have five hundred shades and upon request I can send you a PDF of the color card so you can find the one perfect for you.
Please - I love to have a personal relationship with each of my customers. Message me with any custom requests, specific color shades, or any other questions you have! Have another lighthouse that holds special memories? Just shoot me a message and we'll customize your handkerchief to hold your favorite lighthouse.
Care information
Care information
Linen handkerchiefs may be washed via delicate cycle in a washing machine (no bleach) or for best results, by hand. Iron hot, with steam, on the backside of the work. Any stitches pushed out of place from the iron can gently be prodded back into place. A cotton or mesh laundry bag will help protect your piece from getting snagged.
Temari should not be washed, just dusted if necessary. If needed, you can wet a cloth in hot water and wring it out quite well, and use that to spot-wash. Temari are made of fibers all the way through, so a wash or soak would mean that the inside would never dry.
Our embroidered blankets are made with wool, and should be handwashed gently in cool water.
Goldwork embroidery should only be washed by a professional. Other embroidery is best cleaned as for temari (especially framed hoop work) though wearable accessories may be put through the wash on a gentle cycle or hand washed.
Further Customization
Working by hand allows us to customize your order in ways not possible with an embroidery machine. For custom designs, click the Chat button at bottom right and let us know what you'd like.