Remember the little handmade dresses I featured in my Friday Favorites post earlier this year?
Well, I struck up a conversation with Muriel, the talented lady who makes these sweet little dresses using vintage hankies. I made her aware that I like to host giveaways and I had several vintage hankies in my sewing stash that I sure could mail to her, and would she consider sponsoring a giveaway? Well, to make a long story short, she agreed.
I shipped her several of my hankies. A few months later, guess what I received in the mail. Not one, but two of her adorable creations.
I’ve got to tell you that I was just blown away to receive my gift.
First of all, the sewing work is just exquisite. I don’t think I could ever sew anything so tiny without losing my mind or grinding my teeth down to nubs!
I was also pleasantly surprised that the little dresses were larger than what I had pictured in my head. I don’t know why I was thinking that they’d be a little bigger than the size of my hand, but each of them measures about 8 1/2 inches wide (including the hanger) by 12 1/2 inches tall.
Finally, I was super impressed with Muriel’s packaging. (Yeah, I’m a girl that can be impressed by branding.) Each of the dresses came with its own tiny clothes hanger, and each were carefully wrapped in tissue paper, then wrapped again in a sturdy folder, which is tied with pretty ribbon. Muriel even goes to the trouble of securing each little dress to the folder and attaching a sweet little tag.
I asked Muriel if she would provide a really good photo of her packaging, and she delivered this impressive image:
I decided to display my hanky dresses in my laundry room. I enjoy them every time I walk in there. They’ll probably live there until Mark builds me my dream craft room one day (something I’m already talking with him about.)
Now, for the chance to win one of Muriel’s miniature hanky dresses.
Muriel has graciously agreed to mail one lucky winner this adorable hanky dress:
It’s another little handmade jewel; and I think that pretty much summarizes another reason why I like them. Each dress is so unique, not just because of the vintage hanky but also because of the embellishments she chooses for each!
Would you like to enter to win it? If so, all you need to do is leave a comment below. Of course, Muriel and I would also appreciate if you would visit Muriel’s blog, her Facebook page, and her Etsy shop. You are invited (and encouraged) to leave comments on her blog or “like” her Facebook page; this effort on your part will earn you one additional entry for each “like” or comment.
Also, if you have some vintage hankies that bring back memories of your mother or grandmother and would love to contact Muriel about your own hanky dress, you can reach her directly via her Etsy shop.
Oh, and one last thing: this giveaway is will run until 9 p.m. on Monday, July 27th and the giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. or Canada only.
[UPDATE: The winner of the giveaway is Hope Williams!]
Oh My Goodness Kim!!! These are GORGEOUS! You are right about the sewing too! I too would be nubs on the teeth as well. Muriel, your craft is truly a lost art. You can bet your soon to be craft room I will either win one or gladly purchase one for myself! Oh and the gifts I could give are endless! I don’t comment very often because my phone just takes soooo long to load or it just won’t load at all. Today I will just keep trying till it does load!
Stunning and over the moon with this post Kim and Muriel!
They are so adorable! Love the idea! I was going to say I hope she’s selling on Etsy. That’s good, I see that she is! And your laundry room is cute too!
How beautiful. It makes for sweet memories of the past. My mom was a seamstress and this reminded me of her.
Sooo cute, and such meticulous work! I love how they “go” with your Sunbonnet Babies hanging on the wall near them.
oh, my goodness. What a treasure! I am one of those ladies who lived in the ‘handkerchief’ era. We used them, our Mothers used them. I have my Mamas hankies, and I would treasure one of these. I will be visiting her site. Thank you so much!
These are just lovely. What a nice use of these beautiful hankies.
Oh my gosh they are the cutest little dresses! I just started following The Hanky Dress Lady on Bloglovin’. Thank you for the chance to win.
hi kim
These are so precious , I love them. I do remember the first post . So generous of Muriel to gift one of these. The dresses look so cute where you’ve placed them.
So dainty and sweet! Having lost all of my handmade/crocheted ( by mother and aunt) doll dresses, Muriel’s dresses have brought back fond memories of another time and things that were very dear to me. The details are just lovely…..just the right button, a colorful ribbon, etc. I remember gathering leftover pieces of fabric, lace, and other trimmings from the ladies of the family which my mother would sew into such pretty things and my aunt would trim with her handmade lace. Thank you Muriel and Kim. For a moment, I was dressing my dolls again!! So precious! Beautiful work!
When I see that someone has created a treasure like these it makes me feel like a dullard. I have grandmother and mother’s “hankies” that I look at often and wonder what I could do with them. And then these pop up. How precious. What a great idea.
How beautiful – I’ve never seen anything like them!!
Adorable & so creative! Would love to send her some of my grandmother ‘s hankies!
Love it, Kim! Thanks so much for giving us a chance to win one!
beth
These are the cutest things I have seen in awhile!! Such detail and a great way to use vintage linens, which is something I am always searching for. Thank you for bringing this to my attention and for the giveaway.
I love anything miniature and these little dresses are so dainty and have such attention to detail. I am so glad there are such creative people in the world!! How you have them displayed is a perfect way to showcase the dresses. BTW, the hangers are adorable as well!
The dress are adorable. The craftsmanship is exquisite. To win this give away would be so special. Many of my own hanky collection are folded and tucked to create a skirt on a metal dressmaker dummy. Thank you both for creating and sharing.
These hanky dresses are really adorable! They would be so cute hanging in a baby girl nursery!
Absolutely too cute and so well made! The packaging is great. I think great packaging increases the anticipation of the item inside.
Oh my goodness! Count me in, so frickin’ cute!
These are so adorable. Love everything about them. Such wonderful craftsmanship.
These are just beautiful. I have never seen anything like them. I would love to win one but I plan to order several for myself and have thought of a number of people who would love them as gifts!
These hanky dresses are truly a piece of vintage art. My younger sister collects old hankies and I know that one of these creations would be most loved and take a place of honor among her collectibles. Thank you.
I have admired Muriel’s shop for a long time. I love vintage hankies and so appreciate what Muriel’s does to keep them enjoyed by another generation.
OMG I have tons of hankies and this is sooooo super cute! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Those little hankie dresses are the cutest thing ever! I will be checking out Muriel’s shop.
Just lovely! Thank you for sharing.
Muriel’s work is exquisite.
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!! I liked the FB page and favorited the etsy shop and now I am digging to see if I have any hankies I need to get made into little dresses!!!! Thank You for the giveaway!! 🙂
Wow. That’s so original and beautiful. What a creative use of vintage and antique hankies. I have a couple that belonged to my grandmother and 1 I carried during my wedding. I’d love to have it created into a dress so my girls and I can treasure it always. Thank you for sharing with us. Muriel, your very talented.
Kim,
This brought tears to my eyes. My lovely Grandmother always had a clean hankie with her. I love these and they are lovely in your wonderful laundry room!
Blessings
I am so touched…thank you all for your kind comments about my dresses. Preserving family memories is the best part of what I do. Hankies are more than just a piece of decorated fabric and I think we have such fond memories of them because they dried all of our tears whether of joy or sadness…but, most importantly someone we loved was there holding that hanky.
I do declare that’s just precious & adorable !!!! So many MEMORIES ;;;;; Thanks for sharing.
The Hanky Dresses are so cute. I will definetly check out Murials Etsy shop and maybe I’ll get lucky and win this one.
I love these unique little dresses! Looking forward to getting to know you as well!
Thank you Kim for sharing the unique and adorable little hankie dresses! You are my favorite blogger, LOVE your posts:)
Thanks so much, Christa! I love hearing it!
These are wonderful! Some people are just so creative! Thanks for the chance and turning us on to a amazing artist. Cheers!
Thank you for sharing the gorgeous hankie dresses. I have lots of hankies and would
love to learn how to make these. I would love to win an adorable hankie dress!!
Thank you Kim. These hankie dresses are beautiful! If I win one, I will send it to my mother. It will bring back sweet memories.
Muriel’s work is exquisite! I have purchased hanky dresses for my sisters and myself using handkerchiefs that belonged to our grandmother. I would love to have more! I bought white shadow boxes from Hobby Lobby that are a perfect way to display the hanky dresses! I hope I win your giveaway! 🙂
Terri
These little hanky dresses are so sweet. It brings memories of ironing my mother’s hankies about 50 years ago…I didn’t say fond, though. I asked to iron them, but after awhile, my interest waned, but I continued. They were so colorful. People don’t use them like they used to. (I just found your blog, and I will be following!)
What a charming little gift idea! Delightful posting…thanks for coming up with a giveaway for this uniquely beautiful piece of vintage that takes me back to my childhood.
These are adorable. I have several vintage handkerchiefs that would make beautiful dresses!
Lovely artwork….yes, the sewing of these dresses could only be accomplished by a true artist!!
This is a wonderful giveaway! Thanks for posting and thank you for sharing the link.
Blessings,
J
Absolutely beautiful! I love how you hung them off the cupboards!
Thanks for a great story, beautiful pictures, and inspiration! The hankie dress is adorable! I do have one that I bought from Muriel’s Etsy shop a few years ago, and it’s on the wall above my computer, displayed with a cute vintage apron! Thanks for offering the adorable hankie dress give-away!
Denise
I already have one of her lovely dresses and will be leaving it to one of my granddaughters. Would love to have another to leave to the other granddaughter. My mother was a wonderful seamstress and I have many of her hankies. They are tied above the curtains in my living room and make such wonderful memories!
Keep up the wonderful work!
I love these hanky dresses. I have purchased from Muriel before. I have mine hanging in my workroom. I love all things vintage and am fixing up a sewing room now which will, of course, be decorated with vintage and re-purposed items.
So sweet & vintage ~
Just adorable! I love your website, look forward to Fridays, especially.
Just found your site, can’t wait too spend more time looking on here. Really cute dress!!!
Welcome, Angie! Hope you like what you see. 🙂
These are too cute and a reminder of the 50’s when women wore dresses, hats and gloves.
I just found your blog yesterday. These dresses are adorable! I’ll definitely be checking Muriel’s Facebook page and Etsy shop. Beautiful work!
What a delight to see such beautiful work. It truly shows the love in every individual stitch sewn into the hanky.