I found a lovely quilt with teapots and teacups on it. The dainty hankies were placed under the teacup and hung loosely from the quilt or possibly wall hanging. It was really pretty. The hankies added dimension to it. This isn't it, but I'm getting closer to finding it:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/52633466...lt-pattern-new
Here are more ideas on what to do with vintage hankies:
http://www.ehow.com/way_5647105_can-...-hankies_.html