How can I use a lot of old antique ladies hankies?

Question

I have a box of my aunts, grandma and moms hankies. Any idea what I should do with them? I've seen them used as valances but that won't work in my home. Thanks

Gk · Answer

You can frame them! https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/framed-old-hankies-14772323

My daughter used one of my grandmothers hankies (her great grandmother) in her wedding bouquet as 'something old'. Old antique hankies are a treasure. I have my grandmothers. One hankie in particular is special to me! She used to tie a nickel in it for me every day so I could get home from school on a city bus! One knot on the corner with a nickel inside! Yes...one nickel got me home on the city bus! She called it 'car fare'--as a reference to the old trolley cars she rode on!

Betty Albright-Bistrow · Answer

There are loads of great ideas for the old vintage hankies. Great crafts and great memories with these sweet echos of the past. I wrap my silverware in them for a dinner I am having for friends or family.