Vintage Handkerchiefs & Scarves Upcycled and Repurposed

I'm still deciding what I want to do with my stash of vintage hankies that I've collected over the years. While perusing the web for some new ideas I came across some pretty photos that I wanted to share...

Boho hankie style skirt made with repurposed materials by Charlotte at Ressurection Rags

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Camisoles made from vintage hankies

Curtain made of handkerchiefs 

DIY kitchen window treatment hankie valance from BHG

Quilt by Mary McCulty's design shop via Etsy

Headboard of framed hankies from Better Homes & Gardens

Handkerchief shower curtain via HGTV

Colorful bunting

Hankie quilt

Vintage handkerchief quilt by sprinklebabyvintage on etsy

Handkerchief apron DIY instructions from craftbits

Vintage hanky apron (above and below)

 Vintage hankie curtains (above and below)

Children's dresses made from silk scarves by Nixie (above and below)

Dress & blouse made from vintage hankies by The Fabled Needle

(above and below)

Blouse by The Fabled Needle

Pillow cover DIY tutorial from elisemarley

Handkerchief nursery pillow DIY instructions via Martha Stewart

Sweet doll dress made from a vintage hankie. Photo via 52 Flea

DIY pincushion tutorial

Vintage hanky quilt by The Polka dot Chair. Wouldn't this be great as a tablecloth for a summer picnic? 

Table runner by littlebirdiesecrets

Hankie curtain by Two Girls Stuff

Framed

What would you do with them? 

I hope you have a great week 

Love, Laura

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