I'm still deciding what I want to do with my stash of vintage hankies that I've collected over the years. While perusing the web for some new ideas I came across some pretty photos that I wanted to share...
Boho style hankie skirt
Quilt by Mary McCulty's design shop via Etsy
Headboard of framed hankies from Better Homes & Gardens
Vintage hankie curtains (above and below)
Children's dresses made from silk scarves by Nixie (above and below)
Dress & blouse made from vintage hankies by The Fabled Needle
(above and below)
Pillow cover DIY tutorial from elisemarley
Sweet doll dress made from a vintage hankie. Photo via 52 Flea
Table runner by littlebirdiesecrets
Curtain made from sewn together scarves via Emily Chalmer
What would you do with them?
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great selection of ideas. I like the framed wall collage.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, love the quilts and curtains!
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My grandpa gave me my Grandma's collection (she had passed) for my wedding bridal shower present. I was so touched! I used to always play with them/go through them as a child and I guess he remembered. You missed my favorite idea..color copy them! They make fabulous paper for projects. Most are too big for my home scanner but you can take them to Kinkos. I plan to take mine and resize them into paper "mats" and add old photos in the center and frame them for my 5 younger sisters who did not get the originals!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great idea, and if you ever make anything with the copies I'd love to see it!
DeleteSo many cute ideas! I pinned a few to think about for future projects.
ReplyDeleteI have a few, but not enough to make the curtains. Where can I find them? I've looked at antique stores, but can only find one here and there. Thanks! Heather
ReplyDeleteOne of the best places to find them is on ebay. Hankies are hard to find at thrift shops and antique stores. You can find a lot of vintage scarves at thrift shops though, and those can be used for many of these projects.
DeleteI can get them (and have...) at auctions! Sometimes as cheap as $5 for a box full of hankies.
DeleteLOVE, LOVE, LOVE all your ideas. I have gotten SO MUCH from your website you are AWESOMELY Clever(if there is such a word!) I have a drawer full of scarves that were my mom's and I now can put them to use :O)
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU!!!!!!
Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoy the site!
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