A bundle of Mum's hankies have been sitting in a bag in my drawer since June... and Tuesday was Hanky Wash Day
Mum was from an era where ladies carried hankies. One in the handbag, one in the pocket and another just in case. Pretty hankies, practical hankies, well loved hankies. Then there are the really special hankies. They're the ones that have delicate hand embroideries, the finest cotton lace trims and are made from beautiful - almost sheer - hanky linen. Mum had lots of those...
Some of the pretty ones were printed with roses
Nisey had a birthday last week... and this afternoon she arrives at our house for a sisterly/brother-in-law visit. (New big boat is ready for pickup - photos next time)
They're on the road today - a 7 hour trek through the Queensland countryside :)
Her special birthday gift awaits...
I think our Mum would smile if she could see the journey a couple of her hankies have taken...
seeya next time
Cheryl xx
Your mum would be thrilled to know her hankies are reincarnated.....How pretty...just love them
Posted by: Jeni | November 14, 2011 at 08:31 PM
I love hankies.. I have some of my Moms a well but not as many as you. Hope your weekend is filled with fun and laughter.
Posted by: Willie Barton | November 13, 2011 at 01:11 AM
What a lovely idea!
Posted by: Kate | November 08, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Beautiful, beautiful hankies! Yes, your mum would be thrilled to know her hankies are reincarnated and traveling...that would make any of us happy. ;0
xo, me
Posted by: ina | November 07, 2011 at 02:53 PM
Pete's the hanky man in this family.They've come in handy many a time when random children have needed help while on yard duty at work...head injuries, bleeding noses, ice packs...question is - do we want the hankies back??
Gorgeous bird :)
PS. I'm a tissue girl myself, but love beautiful hankies just 'cause...
Posted by: Sharon | November 05, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Hello there Cheryl, beautiful bird, fabulous idea. She will love it. I am a hankie girl...always had one up my sleeve as a child and have heaps now.
Posted by: Chriss Jasper | November 04, 2011 at 08:08 PM
aww that is so special,well done,cheers Vickie
Posted by: Vickie Collier | November 03, 2011 at 06:36 PM
What a lovely way to recycle something you want to keep - but not just sitting in a box
Posted by: susan | November 03, 2011 at 10:52 AM
I think the Love Dove is beautiful and I know your mum would smile at what you have created. Me? I'm a tissue girl and the only handkerchief that I own is the one my mum gave me on my wedding day - special.
Posted by: Debbie | November 03, 2011 at 09:58 AM
Hi Cheryl, What a gorgeous array of hankies. I must admit to being a bit of a hanky girl. I know they are totally impractical but I feel that I was deemed to have been born in the error of bustles and lace hankies etc. Actually I really just dream of the small waists the women had in those days. I have got all of Nan's and Mum's hankies and I want to make something with them but don't want to use them just like a favourite fabric.
Have a wonderful break with your sister and family. Soak up the sun and relax.
Love ya heaps.
xoxoxo <3
Posted by: Deb | November 03, 2011 at 08:37 AM
Muy lindos los pañuelos de tu mamá, y la paloma es hermosa.
Posted by: Rosali | November 03, 2011 at 07:21 AM