I saw a quilt wall hanging done with old handkerchieves and fell in love with it so I have started collecting them. All of the hankies were old fashion skirts. It was absolutely beautiful and you don't have to cut the hankies. I still have to work on exactly how to do mine as I couldn't get a picture of the wall hanging. I think the blouse and large Southen type hat was appliqued above the hankie. Sorry I can't be of more help.