How to make a baby quilt made from vintage handkerchiefs, fun vintage hankie ideas and quilt patterns. Things to do with vintage hankies.
This Quilt is So Quick and Easy to Stitch Together! Decorative handkerchiefs, whether old or new, are lovely made into a quilt. Besides being beautiful, a hankie quilt is a great way to preserve vintage hankies and memories. Patterns often specify sewing the hankies together, which means you lose beautiful edges. That’s not the case …
I am constantly getting questions from students and blog readers about hanky quilts...what in the world do I do with all of those hankies??? A couple of years ago, a good friend and "favorite" student Elizabeth Brown, introduced me to her cousin Judy Heitz. She was interested in making a hankie quilt and needed some advice. I pointed her in a direction and she just took off and ran with it. I was privileged to have received photos of the completed quilt as well as many close up photos of what Judy did in each block. I knew she would knock your socks off and wanted to share. Thank you Judy...you have inspired a LOT of people! Here is her story below: "The quilt is in honor of my mother Barbara (maiden name Brown), and features several hankies with her name or a “B” on them. Most of the hankies came from Mom’s aunt Helen, who owned a very prestigious linen shop in Grosse Pointe, Michigan during the first half of the 1900’s. Mom and I used to look through these beautiful things when I was much younger, wondering what we could possibly do with them. How I wish she were still with us, and that we could have worked on the quilt together. Two blocks have a button from the sleeve of Mom’s wedding dress, one has a locket/pin with a photo of my Dad inside, and one has a little daisy pin that is the symbol of the PEO sisterhood, to which Mom belonged. This quilt was truly a labor of love, and would not exist except for the inspiration and instructions from my cousin Elizabeth. She is truly awesome! She is the only one we know who can teach someone to make a quilt over the telephone! Thank you again so very much, Judy Heitz
I would love to make a gorgeous quilt like this someday...
A lovely customer of mine recently asked me to machine quilt her Vintage Handkerchief Quilt. This was a custom longarm job, and I love how it turned out! Jeanette first backed the hankies with whi…
Curate a vintage-inspired space with this quilted throw blanket from Urban Renewal created using recycled handkerchiefs. Urban Renewal’s Hankie Quilted Throw Blanket features femme handkerchiefs at the top with quilted stitching allover for an airy dimension. Made using upcycled materials, each throw blanket has one-of-a-kind variance, making it truly unique to you. Available exclusively at Urban Outfitters. Features - Hankie Quilted Throw Blanket from Urban Renewal -Made from handkerchiefs for an authentic vintage feel - Quilted stitching allover for an airy feel - You will receive a completely unique piece that will vary from the item pictured here - UO exclusive Content + Care - Front: 100% Cotton - Back: 52% Cotton, 48% polyester - Spot clean - Imported Size - Dimensions: 70"l x 70"w
If you've ever wondered what to do with all those vintage hankies you found at the thrift store, here are 10 craft projects to repurpose those handkerchiefs!
It’s a project that fits me perfectly. I mean, I love all the projects I engage in but this one . . . This one, this making of small squares for a so-called fusion quilt, is a perfect match. It com…
When I was in Houston in 2016 my special exhibit was right across the aisle from the beautiful Millefiori exhibit with all the beautiful English paper pieced quilts inspired by Willyne Hammerstein and I became fascinated with English paper piecing. I did a few pieces out of fancy silks but then I began to wonder how
When I was in Houston in 2016 my special exhibit was right across the aisle from the beautiful Millefiori exhibit with all the beautiful English paper pieced quilts inspired by Willyne Hammerstein and I became fascinated with English paper piecing. I did a few pieces out of fancy silks but then I began to wonder how
I'd hoped to finish two PIGS (Projects in Grocery Sacks) in May but it didn't happen. I had a project for Creative Machine Embroidery to make. See my blog here to see that pretty quilt.
When I was in Houston in 2016 my special exhibit was right across the aisle from the beautiful Millefiori exhibit with all the beautiful English paper pieced quilts inspired by Willyne Hammerstein and I became fascinated with English paper piecing. I did a few pieces out of fancy silks but then I began to wonder how
Also know as church dolls, plantation dolls, and sugar babies. Hand embroidered.
I know there are several quilters that are well into the process of creating their own Vintage Linens quilt! Thank you for sending pictures of your awesome progress! Recently Elaine Marie on Facebo…
Over the past few weeks I have added a few new boards to my Pinterest account that I am really happy to share with all you guys! Yes, they are mostly vintage boards, what can I say. I am a … Continued
When I was in Houston in 2016 my special exhibit was right across the aisle from the beautiful Millefiori exhibit with all the beautiful English paper pieced quilts inspired by Willyne Hammerstein and I became fascinated with English paper piecing. I did a few pieces out of fancy silks but then I began to wonder how
When I was in Houston in 2016 my special exhibit was right across the aisle from the beautiful Millefiori exhibit with all the beautiful English paper pieced quilts inspired by Willyne Hammerstein and I became fascinated with English paper piecing. I did a few pieces out of fancy silks but then I began to wonder how
My newest pincushions covered with vintage handkerchiefs. I absolutely adore them! They remind me of my grandmother. :)
Red and White Will be Stunning Too! Beautiful fabrics turn a simple pattern into a gorgeous two-color quilt. This is a very easy quilt to make, and one that will be wonderful in many two-color palettes. While you don’t need to limit your fabric choices to just two colors, doing so creates a charm unlike …
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These two sweet ladies found out about the boutique from a mutual friend. They make purses, aprons, pincushions and more all from vintage linens. They have donated the most adorable purse to the donation, so keep an eye out. They are vintage and so hip!
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Whether you’re low on cash or just looking for something with a hand-crafted touch, one of these simple handmade gifts might be just the ticket!
Part of the Crazy Quilt with Grandmother's Fans
