Vintage Hankie Scarf

I have a collection of vintage hankies that have been folded up neatly in a cupboard for years.    Every so often I would take them out and admire them and think of the stylish ladies that once carried these in their pocketbook. Some of these old hankies I remember both of my Grandmas carrying.  I love the floral patterns and scalloped edges and have never understood how someone could blow their nose into something so fancy. Not only that, but then nicely folding it back up again and putting back into a purse or pocket, yewh.  I prefer to use a tissue that I can immediately dispose of.  Anyway, I decided to make a scarf out of them after being inspired by the latest copy of "Where Women Create". 

I arranged the hankies end to end moving from pinks on one end to blues on the other end.  The final measurement should be around 72" to 74".  This will vary as the hankies are not all the same size.

Overlapping the edges, I topstiched the hankies together. Because the sizes vary, I centered the hankies so that both edges would be similar.

The finished project is this fun, lightweight scarf that can be worn with all kinds of things and match most any color.  I get to wear this great accessory and be reminded of my Grandmas all at the same time, how fun is that?

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Comments

[Robin~All Things Heart and Home]

Oh I love it! What a great idea!
xo
Robin

[Ginger]

So very cute! What a great way to re-purpose and use these beautiful things instead of being boxed away for years! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!

[pandora's box]

Very unique and clever - and i imagine the colors will brighten up any outfit!

[amy]

What a great idea. Those hankies are so pretty.

[Karen - The Graphics Fairy]

This is so pretty!! What a great idea!

[Pam Rosenberg]

The scarf is so sweet, rather unusual, and pretty. I came over to thank you for commenting on my violin and agree that I wish I had one I could paint and keep. Nobody in my home plays violin though so it wouldn't be as significant. Our babies took piano and drums. I wouldn't dream of doing this to my piano and the drums are not a pleasant memory. :) So I'll just have to think of something else to do this to.

I also wanted to say I'm so glad that I stopped by here because I really like your Shelfi book shelf you have here. I so enjoyed reading The Help and one of my friends told me I need to read Sarah's Key too. What an easy way to showcase some of your favorite books to readers.
Pam

[Jane F @ Atticmag]

What a smart and elegant way to use those. I think extra textiles really are a creative challenge you've conqurered.

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Jane F.

[Kim Meagher]

What a great idea! I love it!

[Sunny's Life in Rehab]

That's really cute! What a lovely way to use them and have lovely memories flood you at the same time.

[Cindy Adkins]

Oh this is fantastic!!! What a fabulous idea and looks so great!
Hugs,
Cindy

[Lynn@HappierThanAPigInMud]

Oh how fun! I think these would make a great table runner too!

[Anna]

I want one!!!!

[Kaysi @ Keeping It Simple]

So fun!

[Nikki]

That is SUCH a great idea!!!! I have a ton of vintage hankies too!!! :)
Thanks so much for linking up to gettin' crafty on hump day! :)