For my wedding a couple of years ago, I used vintage hankies for the cover of my wedding invitations. I had a small bag full of the leftover hankie scraps that I saved, knowing I would incorporate them somehow in a wedding scrapbook. Well, the scrapbook never happened. So, I thought the best way to display and remember all the beautiful hankies, was to do a mini scrap quilt.
I loved how they came out, and it brings such color to my bare white wall in my living room. The shapes were not all the same, but I think each one adds its own character to the quilt.
Here are some pictures of my latest find of vintage hankies. Some I received were from a grandmother of a dear friend, and the others were found at a flea market, and an antique store.
I am a big fan for hankies with roses, and bright colors. What about you?
I was so happy to find the yellow one with an "H" embroidered on it. I always find ones with other letters, but never mine. It was my lucky day.
Do you have a special hanky story or a way you have used them to create something crafty? Oh, I have a little obsession with hankies, so my apologizes ahead of time for my many future post of just beautiful hankies. :)
These are gorgeous. Love how they collage together. Each one is such an art piece themselves. Smiles...Renee
ReplyDeletethank you! :) xo heather
DeleteThose are so sweet. :0) I have one special hankie that belonged to my grandma and I keep it out where I can see it. :0)
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As for my share of what remains, it will become a quilt for my husbands cousin. :0)
that is sweet. I have some hankies from my grandma, and I like displaying them around the house, too. those are the best hankies to have. :)
Deleteyay, I can't wait to see your quilt! :) xo heather
I have so many hankis, this would be SO Easy to make!!! LOVE IT!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, another collector of hankies, I love it. :) Thanks!
DeleteWhat a cute idea! I'm intriqued by the use of hankies as wedding invitation covers. Do you have a picture of how you did them? Sounds wonderful! =D
ReplyDeleteThank you! I just sent you some photos of my wedding invitations. :) xo
DeleteWhat a wonderful idea. What a creative idea to use beautiful hankies for your wedding invitations. Enjoyed your blog.
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Hi Bristol, thank you! Thanks so much for visiting my blog! :) xo Heather
Deletehi heather, Renee at vintage mending was talking about you on her blog today and I just had to pop in. Love your blog and all of it sweet vintagey goodness. I especially love these little hankie scrap quilts. how sweet they are! I could also see them matted and framed in a big white shabby frame!
ReplyDeleteI' will surely be back to visit again soon!
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vivian
Hi Vivian! Thank you so much for visiting, and I am glad you have enjoyed your visit! Isn't Miss Renee amazing! :) Thank you for such a sweet comment! I agree, a vintage white frame would make them look most lovely! Thank you for becoming my newest follower! Yay! I am off to take a sweet visit to your blog! Have a beautiful day! xo Heather
DeleteI had to come visit after reading Renee's post about you. Those tiny hankie quilts are "sew" cute!! What a great idea! I love vintage linens too and you have a wonderful collection. Nice to "meet" you!!
ReplyDeleteHi! Thank you so much for coming by and visiting! Miss Renee is amazing! Thank you! The hankie quilt was fun to make! I am glad to meet another vintage linen lover! I am off to take a sweet visit to your blog! Thanks for becoming my newest follower! Yay! Nice to 'meet' you, too!! xo Heather
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