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Transform a Vintage Holiday Hankie into Festive Wall Art!

12/13/2021

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Before the holidays pass us by, make a little time for this DIY project.  Elevate a vintage holiday handkerchief to wall art status with deceptively simple techniques, metallic thread, and a handful of shiny seed beads.

To make this project, you’ll need:
  • A 4-inch embroidery hoop
  • A vintage holiday handkerchief
  • DMC Diamant metallic hand embroidery thread in complementary colors
  • A variety of seed beads
  • A piece of white felt
  • A hot glue gun and glue sticks
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1. Iron all the fabric before you begin.  Secure a pretty part of a hankie in the embroidery hoop. 

2. Embellish the fabric with straight stitches made with metallic thread to add sparkle and contrast.
3. Sew on a sprinkling of seed beads for texture and dimension.
4. Trim the excess fabric and gather it behind the hoop.  Cut a circle of white felt.  Use the hot glue gun to secure the felt to the reverse side of the hankie.  
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​It’s time to deck the walls!  Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all of you!
2 Comments
Madeleine
12/13/2021 07:18:44 pm

The needle work really makes the pattern pop! I love the texture it adds.

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Christine W.
12/14/2021 06:37:44 am

Thank you, Madeleine. The holidays call for a bit of extra sparkle in our lives! :)

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