I’ve managed to launder and iron a few of the vintage hankies that I bought at a car boot over the weekend. In all there were about 150!
I have a few projects planned the ones that are in perfect condition are going to be used to make a patchwork quilt, while some if the others are going to be used in other craft projects.
The ones with really pretty embroidery but have holes or stains are going to make one of these from Cath Kidston’s Patch! Book…
Here are some pictures of the ones I’ve cleaned so far…
What would you do with them? Suggestions much appreciated!
7 Comments
Tanya
May 10, 2013 at 10:49 amI would use a different one every day 🙂
catwalkcreative
May 10, 2013 at 11:59 amMake them into little lavender sachets; heart shaped perhaps or simple squares. I’ll look forward to seeing what you come up with.
I love the patchwork cushion. I’ll be on the lookout for vintage hankies in future! 🙂
vintagefrills
May 10, 2013 at 12:11 pmLove the lavender cushion idea. I have a big bag of lavender from another project so don’t even need to buy any.
Porcelina
May 10, 2013 at 1:34 pmI’m sure someone a while ago did a post about what to do with vintage scarves or hankies. Maybe it was Va Voom vintage? I can’t find the post, but there’s another website here with a plethora of ideas!
http://www.nanaluluslinensandhandkerchiefs.com/index.cfm/fa/subcategories.main/parentcat/32867/subcatid/80828
P x
vintagefrills
May 10, 2013 at 1:34 pmThanks hunny, I’ll take a look. xxx
mandymunroe
May 10, 2013 at 7:35 pmGreat finds, that’s quite a haul!
mancunianvintage
May 13, 2013 at 6:16 pmOoh they’re so pretty!
http://www.mancunianvintage.com