A sentimental gift made from a handkerchief that is folded, a few stitches added, a woven ribbon and it becomes a baby bonnet for a christening or special picture. The Baby's name (usually First, Middle and Last, or another option is the first name) stitched on the front brim and the date of birth is stitched on the back ruffle. If the child decides to marry, remove the stitches, unweave the ribbon and it becomes the wedding hanky! Below is the poem to accompany the bonnet. $30.00
Hanky Bonnet I’m just a little hanky, as square as square can be With ribbons and a stitch or two, a bonnet’s been made out of me. Wear me today, tomorrow or maybe on Christening Day And then carefully wash and tuck me away. For her wedding day, so we’ve been told Each well-dressed bride must have something old So what could be more fitting than for Laura to find little me, With the ribbons removed and a few stitches snipped away, her wedding hanky I shall be! After the wedding return to me the ribbons and the thread I’ll be a bonnet again, this time for Laura'’s child’s little head. Made from the hanky it’s Mother carried the day she was wed Made from the bonnet for baby Laura Ann Masters' head.