Marcy J.

I have a dresser scarf that my mother embroidered many years ago and I want to use part of it for a picture or wall hanging.
The fabric is a white thin linen which I have starched quite heavily. I plan to use some batik as a sashing or border. I would like some helpful hints as to how to handle this linen. Do I use interfacing and what kind? Also what batting and backing? Any ideas will be appreciated.

tessagin

I would go with the theme of the embroidery; ladies in the park, flowers and vines, any wording. Colors of the thread would make my decision for sashing or border.

Tartan

I watched using antique linens on The Quilt Show free quilt week shows. I don't believe she used interfacing as some of the linens had cut work. She does use coloured fabric behind the linens though for the tops.

just_the_scraps_m'am

that's a great idea using it for a wall hanging...I hadn't thought of that because their long length would make it awkward to work with & i don't do starch! but if it's a family item i would make an exception--
my question is are you going to frame it or put it under glass or not? i think that would make a big difference in how you are going to handle that project...can't wait to see that!

i've never heard of it called "scarf"

Barb_MO

In the olden day they were always called a dresser scarf.

just_the_scraps_m'am

scarf sounded to me like a southern term...thanks, i missed that somehow!

GEMRM

We always called them "dresser scarves" when I was growing up!

Auntie V

Olden Day LOL They are still dresser scarfs in my world.

FroggyinTexas

In my world, too. There are also piano scarves, table scarves, sewing machine cabinet scarves...and on and on. froggyintexas

Anniedeb

Dresser scarves in my world too! Interesting idea though...I have some....please post pics when done! Love to hear/see any ideas!