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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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 Posted - Oct 04 2008 : 11:43:13 PM
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Yep, I need to find a 12 step program....for my addiction to pillow case making and it's all MaryJane Lee's fault! lol!
She had made me a sweet pillowcase outta fabric w/little tea pots design. Well I came across some fun kitty fabric and now I am hooked on pillow case making... they are 'sew' easy to make and the ideas for gifts are endless. So guess I'll be making loads of them for my family this Christmas....but don't tell them!
I posted a pic of one of them on my blog if you want to take a peek.
>^..^<
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2008 : 07:51:56 AM
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Isn't that funny?! I have something of an addiction to making aprons and simple tote bags. They're really easy, too. In fact, I have so many aprons made now, that I'm going to have to create another website to do something with them!
You and I don't really need help. We're perfectly normal Just go with it and have fun!
Farmgirl Sister #35
"If you can not do great things, do small things in a great way." Napoleon Hill (1883-1970)
my blog: http://lisamariesbasketry.blogspot.com/
My Website:
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Edited by - lisamarie508 on Oct 05 2008 07:56:31 AM |
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2008 : 09:10:33 AM
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Yes, great comment Zan!!! I want to make pillowcases now but I am so anal that I need instructions..woe is me. I haven't sewn for years...MANY years. Do you just take an old pillowcase and make a pattern from that or just measure? I know...REALLY stupid question!!!! What a great idea for Christmas gifts, I agree. I have been researching economical (notice I did not say cheap!) Christmas and special occasion presents not only to stay within my budget which has shrunk, but also to earn that merit badge that has to do with making so many of your gifts. Two birds, one stone...although I really would never do that....kill a bird with a stone that is. As always, thanks for the inspiration!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
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Posted - Oct 05 2008 : 09:26:38 AM
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Grace for the embriodered pillowcase swap, I made my own cases, I loved it. It was the first time. They DID turn out slightly bigger than I wanted them to but I didnt follow a patern. I'll have to dig out the pictures of them.
Mama to 2
FarmGirl# 20
People can only make you feel inferior with your permission, and you dont have my permission......
Dont let the chain of love end with you.....
http://myfarmdreams.blogspot.com/
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17372 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17372 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2008 : 11:36:41 AM
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Heeheehee,,,,,, yep I think I qualify for the "13 Step" program...I have SOOO many UFO's...and yet I keep moving onto new ones...
As for the pattern, you can take any size pillow case, measure it & then add(cut wider) on 1/2 or 5/8" for the seams. (I stitched one side together added the band and then stitched the bottom & other side together.) As for the opening I cut a strip of fabric & folded it in 1/2length wise(I cut a 9"tallpiece & it was 4" after I fold +1" for seams). I stitched one side on folded down to approx 4" & the then on the inside folded the raw edge under & stitched it down. The extra wide ric rack was stitched over where the two fabrics were joined. Once you do the 1st one it all makes since. But you could just make it all one piece of fabric instead of adding on a different band of fabric. I was just experimenting w/this one. Lace would be cute to add or for those who can Tatt (firemama) you could tatt the edges.
Amanda's(firemama's) pillow cases are lovely. I have seen her work.(a pic of firemama stitching is posted on Pastblessings blog.) www.pastblessings.blogspot.com
I love rooting around the sale/dollar bins @ fabric shops and @ the Ben Franklin store their cool fabrics are on average $4.99 and as you can see this(cat print fabric) is a H. Miller fabric.
The ideas are endless,,,kid prints,~ themes like Western or Cats or flowers or what ever, it is fun to make a pillow case that fits the personality of the receipient. Hmmm...Christmas, any Holiday...Birthdays...
Sew Sew Sew.....gotta go!
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
mjf#72
Sisters on the Fly#472
www.katmom4.blogspot.com
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Sandra K. Licher
True Blue Farmgirl
1106 Posts
Sandra
Horseshoe Bend
Arkansas
1106 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2008 : 12:20:23 PM
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Thank you Grace! I WILL do this and your instructions are perfect! WIth fall coming I am getting the cooking/crafts bug big time!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
Farmgirl Sister #226
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wild daisy
True Blue Farmgirl
503 Posts
Madelynne
Billings
Montana
USA
503 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2008 : 2:29:08 PM
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In this forum we all are addicted to something....only good things that is.
Looked at your blog keep up the addictions. 
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Farmtopia
True Blue Farmgirl
1465 Posts
Zan
New York
New York
USA
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tribalcime
True Blue Farmgirl
2963 Posts
lisa
lexington
ky
USA
2963 Posts |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
2195 Posts
Maryjane
CA
USA
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9094 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9094 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2008 : 10:07:42 AM
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I would love to make some pillow cases, BUT, my sewing machine is a gonner and I can't aford a new one just now. But I would love to see pictures of the ones you guys make.
NANCY JO
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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