· Baby's handkerchief bonnet that can be used as a christening bonnet and then one day be used as a wedding handkerchief
· Use monogrammed handkerchiefs for the "something old" or "something blue" for a bride on her wedding day
· Gifts for bridesmaids, flower girls, mother of the bride, and mother of the groom
· Decoration on clothing - a pocket or collar on a vest, jacket, apron, or blouse
· Sachets filled with lavender or other potpourri
· Gift wrap or bag for a small gift
· Gift wrap a hand-made soap
· Bow on a gift package - gather the edges of a pretty hanky and tie with a ribbon - use instead of a gift bow
· Fabric shade on a small lamp
· Display a special handkerchief under a piece of glass on a tabletop
· Cocktail napkins
· Dining napkins
· Placemats
· Basket liners - use colorful hankies in a basket for the bath or bedroom
· Backing on a shadow box
· Doily - use instead of a crocheted or tatted doily
· Party favor around a candle
· Handkerchief dolls
· Handkerchief puppets
· Tie on your ponytail, belt loop, or purse
· Curtain valance - lay several at an angle over a rod or clip to a curtain rod - some like to clip with old wooden clothes pins
· Sew them together and use as a fabric to make curtains, valances, shower curtains, tablecloths, table toppers, quilts, skirts, vests, dresses, or halter tops
· Drape on a diagonal over the edge of a shelf
· Decoration on children's clothing - jacket, shirt, or pants
· Padded picture frame
· Frame in a clear acrylic clip frame
· Small book cover
· Bulletin board cover
· Frame several together for a dramatic effect
· Tuck several floral decorated handkerchiefs into a vase for an arrangement that's always in bloom
· Pillow cover - use two hankies to cover the front and back of a pillow
· Pillow overlay - just tack to the front of a solid-color throw pillow
· Dream pillows filled with herbs
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