My History in Hankies

It's time for another Sunday Show and Tell, thanks to our hostesses Cerri and Analise . It's amazing what a woman can do with a simple little square of fabric, isn't it? I think that's one of the things that makes so many hankies appealing--the intricate needlework lavished on them. I don't really collect hankies, but three of them made it out of my childhood with me, and I've been lured by the beauty of a few more along the way. I had such fun this week in my "in-between" moments washing, pressing and posing these pretty little squares. So here it is-- my history in hankies. This is probably my favorite hankie. I think it may have belonged to one of my grandmothers. In dressier days, I wore it much like I've photographed it. I tucked it in the pocket of an ecru linen blazer and accessorized it with a strand of pearls. It was a romantic look that I loved to wear. Here's a detail of the fine embroidery and cutwork. These two hankies were mine when I was a girl. Don't you just love those Little Bo Peep colors? Periwinkle blue was always my favorite crayon. Here's another hankie from my little miss days. I think I got this about the time the movie Mary Poppins came out, and I can see her influence on the little lady. This hankie is so sheer and delicate. The beautiful little tear drop of lace is only found in one corner. I couldn't resist a hankie that had my initial and was in my favorite color combination of blue and white. I've loved blue and white since childhood when a kind neighbor gave me a piece of Blue Willow and told me the sentimental story behind the design. Now you've seen my hankies and you know a bit more about me. I hope you'll leave a comment so I can get to know you, too.