How use vintage handkerchiefs ??

Gayla russell
by Gayla russell

I want to use vintage handkerchiefs ! Any ideas ? Thinking about old window and using on back of panes if glass ? Any ideas how to do?

  10 answers
  • Oliva Oliva on Jul 26, 2018

    Why not make curtains or a valance from them?

  • 17335038 17335038 on Jul 27, 2018

    Tissue holders, pin cushions, and potpourri sachets all make inexpensive, pretty, one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers, bridal shower favours, or hostess gifts.

  • Kay Richards Dyer Kay Richards Dyer on Jul 27, 2018

    Great Ideal

  • I personally have been saving this one for when I get a chance to make it. Darling shower curtain. Add a liner inside and there ya go. You could make a table runner or tablecloth too. Have fun! :-)

  • Buttermilk Buttermilk on Jul 27, 2018

    I have used them as scarf for my dogs......people have made quilts out of them....love the pillow idea above that Flipturn did. People have added them on shirts for tunic look too. Making it a hankerchief top or dress.

  • Victoria Victoria on Jul 28, 2018

    Make a handkerchief quilt!

  • Fiddledd224 Fiddledd224 on Jul 28, 2018

    Stitch them together lengthwise for a table runner or stitch them to a piece of fabric the same size and use them as throw pillows.

  • Diane Bateman Diane Bateman on Jul 28, 2018

    Crochet around them then join and make a quilt. Or use as curtain valances

  • Janerose Janerose on May 23, 2021

    I’m going to frame my Nanas

    • I framed several family keepsake embroidery pieces in shadowbox frames. They are unique and beautiful - such incredible handiwork from so long ago. I ironed each one, then used small pins to hold them in place.

      You could also place them under a glass top on a side table.

      It brings me great joy to see them every day!

  • I like your window idea, I'm just trying to think of way to adhere the fabric to the wood or glass without damaging the vintage cloth. If you're not going to remove them you can use a spray adhesive.