I've been working on 17 pillowcases this week. My sister-in-law suggested pillowcases for Christmas presents this year, so, I obliged. I've only made a couple of pillowcases before this week.
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| chain stitching pillowcases |
I pinned pillowcases last night, until I ran out of pins.
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| pillowcases, waiting to be stitched |
Near Chicago, we are getting snow. Thank goodness I live in the far western suburbs, and, we've been lucky, and only have a few inches. Other suburbs (north and west of Chicago) have been hammered with as much as 12-16 inches. This is what it looked like out my sewing room window, as I was stitching the last few seams.
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| snow in the suburbs |
And here are the finished pillowcases.
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| the monsters glow in the dark |
I purchased the Eiffel Tower fabrics about the time Paris was being attacked, last Friday. We have a niece that is studying abroad, about 2 hours from Paris. Scarry!
I still have lots of stitching to get done before Christmas. I guess my break is over.
I purchased the Eiffel Tower fabrics about the time Paris was being attacked, last Friday. We have a niece that is studying abroad, about 2 hours from Paris. Scarry!
These look great. What a wonderful idea for Christmas presents. We are heading into summer here so it seems strange to see the snow.
ReplyDeletePillowcases are such fun! I always make them for quilts I give as gifts. Another friend (a transplant from Louisiana to Chicago) posted pictures of all the snow at her house...stay warm & safe!
ReplyDeleteI just did a lot of pillowcases for our guild charity drive for community gift boxes.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project. The pillowcases look great!
ReplyDeleteThey are great and I'm sure everyone will love them! I love the ones on either side of the Eiffel Tower one - great bright fabrics. I measured 12.5" of snow about 2 hours before the storm ended. So we have plenty. It made for a great day to stay inside, stitch, and enjoy the beauty of the snow. ~Jeanne
ReplyDeletelove your pillowcases. I too am making them for Xmas gifts I think I have made 10-12 not sure 2 more to go. the nieces, nephews, and grandkids like them and told me they were tradition to get one at Xmas..enjoy your blog
ReplyDeleteGreat pillowcase!
ReplyDeleteI hate seeing the snow! Winter is such a depressing time of year for me.
Oh wow! That's a lot of fabric. Your stash will be empty ; )
ReplyDeleteI've only ever made 2 pillowcases before too. Is this the one that sews like a tube? I've yet to try it
Wow, that was a lot of sewing but you have so much done now. I love that owl fabric, it makes me think of a Harry Potter quilt.
ReplyDeleteThat is a lot of pillowcases. I was going to make pillowcases, until I figured out my mom was making pillowcases. She was asking me what the boy's favorite super hero was.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely selection! Something for every taste.
ReplyDeleteReally nice!
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