Thanks to Barb (Bejeweled Quilts by Barb) I was prompted to make the pillowcases for my bed.
I had made one pair with some fabric I won. They go so well with a painting in my bedroom. If you click the link you will see my painting (yes I painted that) and the pillowcase.
This time I bought fabric for the project. I didn't buy the yellow fabric for the accent for the project, I cheated and grabbed a couple of strips out of a jelly roll. They don't match, but they go well together. I love sleeping on the pillowcaes I made before. So to have a pair for using on alternate washings, I made a second pair. I love them.
I don't fret that the pillowcases don't match the sheets. In case you haven't noticed I am not a person that matches things up and uses all one line of fabric in every quilt I make. Oh no. I mix it up. I like to add a little extra ZIP with a contrast. I must say that these will go wonderfully with my quilt. They are bright and cheerful and most of all FUN.
I used the "burrito" method to make these. I got the pattern from Quilted Forest.
I didn't think the instructions were real clear. Or maybe it is me, I don't generally do patterns, remember. I had seen this elsewhere on the internet and didn't quite get it. The "burrito" part had me confused before. Anyway, this time I figured it out and got them made. The first pair I did has exposed seams and they do string out some in the wash. These have all totally encased seams. yaay! I highly recommend making your own pillowcases.
5 comments:
Those pillow cases will go great with your quilt...and I will go and check out your paintings...
Love the painting and pillowcase. The new ones don't have your usual flair, but are still nice. You and Barb have inspired me. I have plenty of fabric and will make some for: ME.
Time to cut down on the sewing and concentrate on more fiber stuff.
Love the bright colors and your painting! Don't these keep you awake at night? (just kidding ;)Very original and really lovely, Gene.
I recall the other ones you made (as well as your lovely painting)...and I like these, too. What is the burrito pattern for a pillowcase???
Yeah that's why I'm not much of a crafty person. I don't do directions well. I've read on one of the quilting forums I belong to, quite a few people enjoy using up fabric with these little bad boys.
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