Decorative Packaging

 This craft allows new life into heirloom hankies. To make a table runner, measure the length of your table (plus overhang) to determine how many hankies you’ll  need (we used ten 12-inch squares for an 82-inch-long table). To connect the  first two, flip them pattern side down, overlapping the edges by about ⅜ inch; pin, then stitch together. Continue attaching handkerchiefs in this manner until the runner is complete. Since some hankies have scalloped edges, to keep the runner uniform in size, you could stitch a neutral or common color, double faced, satin ribbon along the entire runner, down both sides.  You could finish off with some thin ribbon fringe at the ends or stitch some thin ribbon delicate bows at each corner.  A beautiful way to display heirlooms sure to prompt a wonderful conversation. A lovely runner for a ladies tea! Idea by Amy Barickman’s latest book, Hankie Style