A Gardenful of Handkerchiefs

A few days ago I went to a local antique store. This particular store always has the best vignettes and displays and is a wonderful place to get ideas for decorating at home. One of the prettiest little scenes I came across was a table with an antique vase with a handkerchief “stuffed” in it. It gave me the inspiration for a “Gardenful of Hankies!”. I starched some of my favorites, gathered my vases and “stuffed” the hankies inside…simple and easy!

hankie hugs, mb

I am linking this to Julia blog carnival at Hooked on Houses-Hooked on Fridays! I hope to see you there.

8 Comments

Atticmag on June 18, 2009 at 10:23 pm

What a super idea. The color of the yellow hankie is especially lovely. Jane T. .-= Atticmag´s last blog ..Atticmag Rug Giveaway =-.Reply

Struggler on June 18, 2009 at 10:41 pm

How fun! I'm so impressed your hankies are behaving themselves and posing properly for the photos... I guess that's the starch at work!Reply

[email protected] on June 18, 2009 at 11:57 pm

These remind me of my grandmothers hankies. She would embroider them all so sweetly... not until i was MUCH older did i appreciate the artestry. Thanks for sharing. TTFN~~Claudia .-= [email protected]´s last blog ..Shy Summer =-.Reply

Porch Days on June 19, 2009 at 12:58 am

What a great display idea. I'm always wondering how to show off my collection of old hankies. Thank you!Reply

Gayle on June 19, 2009 at 7:25 am

That is so pretty and a great idea! I have a few hankies that were my grandmothers and never know what to do with them. They just sit in a drawer. Thank you for the great idea!Reply

Alice Golden on June 19, 2009 at 7:40 am

Cute idea! one day I'd like to find the time to do some embroidery again... hope you have a great weekend!Reply

sondra on June 20, 2009 at 2:58 pm

What a cute idea! This would also look good for a tablescape centerpiece! I just came across a couple of valentine hankies in a thrift store. I'll have to keep this in mind for using them on Valentines Day.Reply

marty on August 8, 2009 at 1:32 pm

Does anyone have a website where we can get ideas for sewing projects, using antique handkerchiefs. We are a group of ten ladies that make quilts and other hand sewn articles to sell as a fund raiser for a botanical garden in so. California.Reply

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