"From California to Massachusetts, Florida to Michigan, the UK to Africa, ConKerr Cancer
pillowcases are bringing HUGE smiles and hugs to children with life threatening illnesses. Thousands of volunteers, around the world, are joining together to brighten the lives of these children with a simple act of kindness: making a fun, cheerful pillowcase."
To find a find a local chapter, you can click here: http://www.conkerrcancer.org/
I make my pillowcase a little differently from the directions posted at Project Run & Play and I thought that I would post a little tutorial for those who want to make the finished 'cuff' of the case without needing to topstitch. I often add another band of color, ribbon, or lace between the cuff and the body of the case, as shown in the last photo of this post.
You will need these materials for a standard pillowcase (in addition to the typical things in your sewing room):
* 27 inch L x 42 inch W piece of fabric for the body of the case
* 10 inch L x 42 inch W piece of contrast fabric for the cuff of the case
Follow the instructions on each photo. Each photo can be enlarged by clicking on it.
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Another wonderful quote from Mother Teresa:
"Kind words can be short and easy to speak,
but their echoes are truly endless."
These are so pretty! I have been on a pillowcase kick this week, too. A great way to use up a yard of fabric quickly and feel like your stash is busting instead of bursting!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa! Would you believe that I left my favorite 'baby pillow' and the pink pillowcase at the condo where we stayed for vacation?! I am so mad at myself!
DeleteDid you call the owners to try to get it back?? I would be sad to lose them. Beautiful work!!
DeleteHi Karen! Thank you for such a kind comment on my blog. It's been so quiet lately that it was a treasure to find for sure! We were in Brandon all last week and I enjoyed hunting through several thrift stores while there. I love seeing your finds and treasures. I think many people don't realize the money and hours spent handcrafting things like this. I love the pillowcase idea! I shook my head wondering why I had never thought of that. I've been wanting to look up in out attic to see what was tucked away from my oldest daughter- she is 25 and her little sister is 7. So many things were passed down to cousins that I am almost afraid to look because of what might not be there!
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting, Anna! Do go up to the attic and bring down those clothing treasures. If your attic is not climate controlled, you may have some issues with the things saved. Elastic can dry out and crack and stains can appear where there had been biological stains washed out before. Biz is a great soaking agent for getting out the stains and you can replace the elastic. Blessings to you and your daughters.
DeleteThanks for the tutorial! I'll be giving it a try.:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use of our excess fabric. Such an easy way to brighten the day for a sick child. Thanks for sharing, Karen.
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