One Million Pillowcase Challenge & Patterns Link

"COMFORT THEY CAN HUG"

 713,357 PILLOWCASES and counting. . .

 Have you heard about the
 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge hosted by American Patchwork & Quilting?

It means so much to a child who is sick or in need. . .Cuddling up with his or her personal pillow has brought comfort to thousands of children already. . .

I first heard about this pillowcase project on Sewing With Nancy a couple of years ago. . .and have enjoyed following the movement ever since. . .I have been inspired and proud to be a part of it. . .Most of all, I love the smiles that break out on recipients faces. . .It makes every hour sewing worthwhile. . .

 

The pillowcases are quick and easy to make. . .Mixing and matching the fabrics is part of the fun. . .Make each pillowcase the same or no two alike. . .Use your creative sewing skills. . .maybe one of your favorite patchwork patterns for the band. . .You are only limited by your imagination.

Choose your own charity for the donation. . .or you may participate through the numerous stores sponsoring their own choice of charities. . .The only thing asked of you is that you record your pillowcases on the One Million Pillowcase Challenge website. . .

Make a Pillowcase. Make a Difference.

Here's how you can help:

1. Find a participating shop (or pick a charity of your own)

2. Make a case (or several!)

3. Be sure your donation counts! Update our online pillowcase counter

 by logging in here and adding your number, 

or send an email to millionpillowcases@meredith.com 

and we'll add your number to our tally!

 

For more information, visit:

ONE MILLION PILLOWCASE CHALLENGE

You'll find FREE PATTERNS for at least 40 different pillowcases at their website. . .or make up your own. . .The website is packed with TUTORIALS, VIDEOS, and PHOTOS for inspiration. . .TEACHING MATERIALS for kids who want to participate can be found there, too.

Come on. . .Send your LOVE. . .Make someone SMILE. . .and

I GUARANTEE  it will make you SMILE, too. . .

Make-Do Apron from Mary Janes Farm

 

Have you seen Mary Jane's Make-Do Apron?

It's made from a man's shirt!

"In my mother’s day, women used to take the collar off a frayed shirt, turn it around, and stitch it back on. When that side wore out, they often used the fabric to make something else—a quilt, or in this case, an apron. Patterned fabrics from one shirt can be used to edge an apron cut from another. It’s easy to make attractive complementary combinations to create a vintage-style apron like the one above."

I've seen many apron patterns utilizing men's shirts

in the last few months, but I vote Mary Jane's the best.

You'll find instruction at:

MARY JANE'S FARM

 

I have more good news, too!

My friend Heide at Apron History

will be sharing one of her apron patterns

each month, and I'll be linking up with her

so that you don't miss a single one of them!

 

I think it will be great fun and who couldn't use

a new apron each month for their kitchen?

Check out her January pick HERE

 

 

Watch for the February Apron link at Our Old Country Store soon!

 

Til then you could grab a man's shirt (but not off his back, Ladies)

and get stitching on Mary Jane's Make-Do Apron.

I think it's a winner!

 

 

"I LOVE SEWING". . .for your funny bone

This Winter weather has made me a little nuts. . . .

 



Large Make-do Sew Prim For Sale

 

'Sew Prim' 

That's how the grungy tag labels this extra large

pincushion. . . although it wouldn't have to be used for pins. . . .

This odd looking bird would make a statement wherever

it sits. . . .For yourself or as a gift to someone special.

 

 

I did not create the adorable Sew Prim. . . .

but purchased it in Virginia. . . .

Definitely one of a kind--and charming.

 

He stands approximately 18" tall

and approximately 8" across the main body.

It's a little hard to give him up. . . .but, I must.

My sewing room is over-following.

 

Large Make-do Sew Prim

$18.00, plus $15 shipping and handling

(I'll refund any excess shipping and handling)

  



 

 

 

I plan to have more sewing items for sale

in 2014. . . .I'm already gathering them together!

If you have any particular interests,

please leave a comment,

 and I'll see what I can find.

 

Thanks!