Friday, November 9, 2012

ironrite and a modern hankie

 Happy Friday! 
Awhile back I bought a Christmas penny saver at an estate sale. It was published in Newark, NY during 1951 and has some neat graphics. I thought it would be fun to share an ad with you each Friday. This one for an Ironrite!! Oh, how I would love to have one for Christmas, and her pretty outfit, too! How about you? 
I love vintage hankies, and have always admired the beautiful crocheted edges and sweet prints. I have been wanting to make my own version of them, so what perfect time, than for my Nana's birthday. 
I made it with a sweet aqua floral print from Tasha Noel's the The Simple Life. 
 Crocheted a most lovely red scalloped edge.
And embroidered a pretty deep blue 'N' for Nana. I love how cute it came out, and I am hoping she likes it, too! I think these would be so adorable as doilies. I'm looking forward to making some more. Well, back to Christmas sewing and enjoying this beautiful fall day! 
Wishing you all a lovely and crafty weekend!  

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  1. ImagiMeriNovember 9, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Did you do all the crochet trim, too? What a beauty! Have a great weekend.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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    1. vintage greyNovember 10, 2012 at 4:39 PM

      I do! A labor of love. ;) Thank you so much!! xo Heather

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  2. Musings from Kim K.November 9, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    It's just lovely. I'm sure your Nana will her special present.

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    1. vintage greyNovember 10, 2012 at 4:39 PM

      Thank you!! I can't wait to give it to her! xo Heather

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  3. Old Time CindyNovember 9, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    That is precious. Your Nana will think so, too!

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  4. UnknownNovember 9, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Heather the hankie is beautiful!!
    Connie

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  5. Sweet WoodruffNovember 9, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Ohhhh...I've been wanting to make one too. Its lovely. I wish I had time.

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    1. vintage greyNovember 10, 2012 at 4:40 PM

      Thank you!! It was a fun little project! xo Heather

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  6. DanaveeNovember 9, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    I love old advertisements. And your hankies!

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  7. homemade@myplaceNovember 9, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    love your hankie!!!
    happy weekend, xxx alessandra

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  8. Perfectly PrintedNovember 9, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Your hankie is lovely!! I'm sure your nana will love it!!

    chris

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  9. Erica of Golden Egg VintageNovember 9, 2012 at 9:42 PM

    What a special, handmade gift for Nana! She can't help but love it!
    Great job Heather!
    Erica :)

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  10. the vanilla squirrelNovember 9, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    ...darling little hankie.....a gorgeous homespun special gift..... Nana will really love it x

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  11. Vintage Sheet AddictNovember 10, 2012 at 1:57 AM

    We always had proper hankies, I'm not sure I could blow my nose on something so beautiful though! I have one of my Grandmas silk and lace one, hidden away somewhere! Look at that womans tiny waist, and they say airbrushing is a modern problem!!! Have a great weekend Heather! :)

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    1. vintage greyNovember 10, 2012 at 4:43 PM

      I wish I grew up with them. I know, I don't think I would want to blow my nose on this. :) Oh, your Grandma's hankies sound so pretty! I agree! Happy weekend to you! ;) xo Heather

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  12. Naturally CarolNovember 10, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    I'm sure she'll adore it Heather! It's beautiful! I made some hankies when I was about nine...hemming them on my mum's sewing machine. It was a real effort trying to make the hems narrow. I used a very fine cotton and they ended up being used for years. I still use cloth hankies 'cos they feel so soft. I never iron them these days though..hehe!

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    1. vintage greyNovember 10, 2012 at 4:44 PM

      Thank you! Oh, how fun! I should start using them, because they are soft! Happy weekend! xo Heather

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  13. Helen PhilippsNovember 10, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    What a gorgeous hankie! I love the fabric combined with the red crochet edge, sooo neatly done and pretty too! and I do love embroidered initials, they somehow make a gift really special. Love the Ironrite ad too...wish I had one!
    Helen x

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    1. vintage greyNovember 10, 2012 at 4:45 PM

      Thank you so much Helen! Happy weekend! xo Heather

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  14. SandraNovember 10, 2012 at 4:32 AM

    Beautiful! I'm sure your Nana will love it, the fabric is gorgeous.

    S x

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  15. craftylesNovember 10, 2012 at 5:27 AM

    Your Nana will love it. Such a thoughtful and pretty gift!

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  16. My Vintage MendingNovember 10, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    Beautiful. I love the fabric and you know how I feel about stitching an initial of such sweet things...smiles..Renee

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    1. vintage greyNovember 10, 2012 at 4:46 PM

      Thanks so much!! I thought of you as I embroidered that sweet 'n'. :) xo Heather

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  17. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~November 10, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    That's beautiful Heather! I'm sure she will love it!! :) Have a wonderful creative weekend! xo Holly

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    1. vintage greyNovember 10, 2012 at 4:46 PM

      Thank you Holly!! Have a great weekend! xo Heather

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  18. Tangled SweetpeaNovember 10, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    What a gorgeous hankie! Your crochet work is beautiful, your Nana will LoVe it I'm sure! Did you use a sharp ended hook?
    Victoria xx

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    1. vintage greyNovember 10, 2012 at 4:48 PM

      Thank you so much! I can't wait to give it to her. I used a needle to make a blanket stitch all the way around, then did the scallops. I just bought an awl, and want to try using that, to save a step in not doing a blanket stitch. ;) Happy weekend to you! xo Heather

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  19. KathyNovember 10, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    Love the hankie! Doilies would be nice or even placemats. I just adore your crochet borders.
    I'll take the sweet dress for Christmas but if my husband buys me an Ironite he might just find himself pressed flat as a pancake! 8+)

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    1. vintage greyNovember 10, 2012 at 4:49 PM

      Thank you Kathy!! You are so funny!! You had me laughing! I am sure your husband wouldn't like that very much! Have a great weekend! xo Heather

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  20. No(dot dot)elNovember 10, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Be Still my Vintage Heart, that is the prettiest hanky I have ever seen. I love old hankies too, and have always wanted to do what you just did here, but it looks really hard. I've no experience with stitching, only crochet and sewing with the machine. Was it hard to make?

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    1. vintage greyNovember 10, 2012 at 4:52 PM

      Aww, thank you! ;) Making the hankie was simple, the crocheting took a little time, and the embroidery is a simple stitch. I think that you would be able to make one! I can help you, if you would like. Let me know! ;) xo Heather

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  21. UnknownNovember 10, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    How beautiful your hankie is! The red border is perfect.

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  22. FranNovember 10, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Your lucky Nana will love that gorgeous hankie! I'm always impressed by your fabric choices and embellishments...love the sweet floral print but your red crochet really makes it pop!

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    1. vintage greyNovember 12, 2012 at 11:58 AM

      Thank you so much Fran! Have a lovely week! xo Heather

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  23. koraleeNovember 10, 2012 at 8:19 PM

    Oh my such a pretty hankie...I love the red trim so much...red just makes me HAPPY! Sending you a blessed weekend.

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    1. vintage greyNovember 12, 2012 at 11:58 AM

      Thank you sweet Koralee!! Have a lovely Monday and week!! xo Heather

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  24. UnknownNovember 10, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    She will love ir Heather!

    It's so cute .....I'm sorry but I'm going to have to copy you! I love it!
    ~Liz


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    1. vintage greyNovember 12, 2012 at 11:58 AM

      Thank you Liz!! Can't wait to see yours! ;) xo Heather

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  25. UnknownNovember 11, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    Happy birthday for your Nan she will love her hanky its beautiful. dee x

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    1. vintage greyNovember 12, 2012 at 11:59 AM

      Thank you so much Dee!! Have a beautiful day! xo Heather

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  26. Erin @ Why Not Sew? QuiltsNovember 11, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    The hankie is just beautiful, Heather! I am so glad I read the comment about how you used a blanket stitch and then added the crochet scallops. I don't have an awl and I never thought of using a blanket stitch first!!!! Love that idea.

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    1. vintage greyNovember 12, 2012 at 12:00 PM

      Thank you Erin!! I bought the awl, but still need to figure out how to do it. :) All the vintage linens I have with a crocheted edge, looks like they used an awl, so hopefully I can figure it out! Have a great week! xo Heather

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  27. donnaNovember 11, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Your hankie is gorgeous. I have been working on one but I can not get the stitching down.
    What an awesome gift.
    Hugs
    donna

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    1. vintage greyNovember 12, 2012 at 12:01 PM

      Thank you Donna! Have a beautiful day! xo Heather

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  28. PaulaNovember 12, 2012 at 7:52 AM

    Dear Heather, Thank you for visiting me and for your sweet comments! It is so good to find you again! I love the vintage image you saved. What a sweet publication. I would love her outfit too! You did a beautiful job making the hankie! The fabric is so pretty and your crochet trim is perfect! I know your Nana will love it! Beautifully done! Much love, Paula xo

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    1. vintage greyNovember 12, 2012 at 12:02 PM

      Hi Paula! Thank you so much! So happy to read your sweet comments!! Wishing you a beautiful and creative day!! xo Heather

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  29. Diane MarsNovember 12, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Beautiful, and a great gift idea! I have to come up with something special for my favorite Aunt. She just had surgery..thinking cap is on! Hugs, Diane

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    1. vintage greyNovember 12, 2012 at 12:02 PM

      Thank you so much!! Oh, I am sure you will create something special and sweet for your Aunt!! Will be keeping her in my prayers! xo Heather

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