Vintage Hankie Hoops

Hi there, Friends! It's no secret that I adore vintage hankies and am fond of using them as decor. If you have a cherished hankie with a stain or hole, but still can't bear to part with it, today I have the perfect project for you...

Recreate it as a hankie hoop! The hankie in the oval hoop is one I've held onto for years, despite a rather large hole in the center. You may recognize the other two from a more recent find, but since I scored the pair for .25 and they don't have the scalloped edges I prefer, I didn't feel bad about cutting them for this project. I will also be saving every scrap in my craft stash. Ready to make your own? First, gather your hoops and hankies.

Experiment with different sized hoops and patterns on the hankies. Before placing your hankie on the inner hoop, add several adhesive squares around the edge. {I used one at the top, bottom and on each side.} This will help hold the hankie secure and eliminate the need for glue.

Place the hankie over the hoop, gently pulling it taut and pressing the edges onto the adhesive squares. Add the outer hoop, continuing to gently stretch it taut. Tighten the screw.

Trim the excess close to the hoop--remember to save any scraps for your craft stash!

I hung mine inside a frame on my gallery wall...for now, but I can see them being used in a variety of ways, even connected to form a banner. I really love the option of being able to showcase a damaged piece. It's like a little garden of hankies ;)

MY HEARTFELT THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING FOR FEATURING THIS POST:

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Rita C at PanoplyAugust 13, 2017 at 6:45 AM
Cecilia, those are so simple, yet so, so cute!
taoAugust 13, 2017 at 7:22 AM
What a great idea! I can also see doing a little embroidery embellishment in some cases - highlighting a motif, or just embroidering a design and using the hankie as a background. My wheels are turning now! Love your blog.
handmade by amaliaAugust 13, 2017 at 9:20 AM
What a clever idea, and so pretty!
Amalia
xo
https://www.vintagesouthernpicks.comAugust 13, 2017 at 10:20 AM
Wonderful idea I never thought of!
KathyAugust 13, 2017 at 1:54 PM
I love the frame within a frame concept! One thing I hate about an oen concept house is that there are not enough walls to hang things on! Sadie Seasongoods has framed silk scarves the same way and used them as suncatchers. I bet a coat of Modge Podge would give cotton a more translucent look. A few crystal beads embrodered onto the edge of the roses for dewdrops? 30+ Years ago I framed cloth pictures with a hot glued ring of eyelet lace around them;it would be cute here. Kids hankies for a nursery? A bunch of little hoops for a mobile....oh, I'm on a roll here! And here I thought hankies were good for doll clothes and scrapbook pages!
CeciliaAugust 13, 2017 at 7:45 PM
That's a great idea, Cecilia! Especially for ones that are damaged...you get to showcase the good part!
Sharon @ Blue Willow HouseAugust 13, 2017 at 8:13 PM
Wonderful idea and very pretty too.
Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonAugust 13, 2017 at 11:56 PM
Very cute Cecilia! I love vintage hankies too. Usually I just toss them in a jar in my sewing room. Occasionally I pull them out for a garland or something.
hugs,
Jann
MelissaAugust 14, 2017 at 9:13 AM
Very Cute! I've seen it done with embroidered linens that had issues that couldn't be fixed. Great way to recycle good old linens without them ending up in the rag bin or trash!
Kim August 14, 2017 at 10:37 AM
What a neat idea and way to display vintage hankies...
AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNaAugust 14, 2017 at 2:08 PM
Perfect solution for hankies with holes! I have a huge bag full that I can't part with.
Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasAugust 14, 2017 at 5:06 PM
Cecelia,
Love this idea!! I have quite a bit of these hoops that I bought at a yard sale and have been looking for ideas on what to do with them so thanks for sharing!!
Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Dee | GrammysGrid.comAugust 14, 2017 at 10:53 PM
What a great idea! Love it!
Carole @ From My Carolina HomeAugust 16, 2017 at 8:04 AM
How clever, using the empty frame for them is added genius!
Gentle JoyAugust 17, 2017 at 7:03 AM
What a great idea! I have had some beautiful hankies from my mom that had some bad parts... this would allow them to be used. :)
UnknownAugust 17, 2017 at 7:54 AM
That's very cute. Great idea, love your hanky art.
Thanks for sharing at Waste Not Wednesday.
MicheleAugust 17, 2017 at 10:03 AM
Hi, Cecelia, I made some of those with my vintage hankie collection, too. Except being lazy, just pulled the corners together behind the hoops and either taped or pinned those so they didn't stick out, without bothering to trim the edges.
Denise BryantAugust 22, 2017 at 10:50 PM
And now I know how to display all those hankies from my Aunt. Love it. Thanks for sharing this with us at the Waste Not Wednesday link party. Keep coming back and linking each week.
Tania PelletierAugust 23, 2017 at 10:04 PM
Oh, I just love these! I pinned!! This would work on a larger scale too with old stained or damaged tablecloths and sheets!

Tania
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LaurieAugust 26, 2017 at 8:30 PM
Such a cute idea! Pinned to share it.

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