It's a lovely vintage hankie case - made from, I think, fine linen. I don't know if you can tell from the photo (click to embiggen it) but the flowers and the green leaves are appliqued and then additional stitching has been added. The blue area has been satin-stitched. The green edging is hand stitched onto the case.
Here it is open - and inside were a number of lovely hankies, including the pretty one with the red crocheted edging.
This belonged to my friends mother and she decided I would treasure it more than she would. She was right! Thank you Jan!!!!
such a lovely gift. something to treasure....and maybe incorporate in some of your beautiful stitching.
ReplyDeletea beautiful gift Mary Anne....
ReplyDeleteA lovely gift. I enjoyed the side trip to N.Falls.
ReplyDeleteYou lucky girl! Now no chopping up to put in one of your pieces, now!! Good wishes for a healthy and creative 2014!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year from me to you
ReplyDeleteLove the hankies..a real treasure.
I have my mothers hankies as well as my mother in laws
Those days of the beautiful hankies are long gone.. I still use a pretty one for special occasions :)
Blessings
Maggie
A treasure indeed. ....very special. Happiness to you in 2014.
ReplyDeleteHey hey MA!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a treasure!
Just stopped by to wish you & Jack a Happy 2014! All the Best!
Love & Hugs ... Marie
That's a real treasure MA.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely friend Jan is passing it on to you!
Just in the way you describe the stitching I know how much your love it and appreciate her kindness....
Wishing you ‘health, happiness and JOY in 2014".
Love and blessings
Shane xox