1 million pillowcase challenge

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05-23-2010, 06:52 AM

Bobbielinks

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Yesterday I read in our local newspaper that the local fabric shop will be holding a sewing day to make pillowcases to meet a challenge shown in American Patchwork and Quilting magazine. Directions for these pillowcases are given at AllPeopleQuilt.com/311. I am really wanting to help with something so last night I went through my stash and picked out some bright colored fabric. 1 yard each of 2 different fabrics will make 2 pillowcases. It took me about 15 minutes to make two pillowcases. So fast and fun! I now have fabric cut to make another 12 pillowcases. I might not get the chance to attend the sewing day, but I will be donating at least 14 pillowcases to the cause. I figure sewing 30 minutes each evening will complete 12 cases in just 3 evening. I am just so excited that something this fast and fun might bring some sunshine to someone!

05-23-2010, 08:03 AM

amma

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That is very sweet of you!!! :D:D:D
I wonder how many have been donated now?

05-23-2010, 08:14 AM

breannabelle

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I just went to their website, and it says 83,127 have been donated - It really is a great project - The pillowcases we have been making have gone to some GREAT charities, childrens' homes, and all are staying local.

05-23-2010, 09:26 AM

craftybear

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great, thanks for making them

05-23-2010, 09:28 AM

craftybear

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I just went to the site to get the patterns, lots of ideas, have fun and please make some to donate

http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/millio.../freepatterns/

05-23-2010, 09:57 AM

I go To The Sea To Breathe

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I have made 3 but I will make more and contact one of our local groups and get busy on this. They are so fun to make and so colorful, I need to do this...Thanks for doing this to remind me..

05-23-2010, 10:46 AM

ncsewer

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I've been making these for my local shop. I took in 7 and have 3 more done. In between projects I put them together. It's nice to know that someone that has little will get something nice.

05-23-2010, 10:48 AM

amma

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WOW!!! That is a lot of pillowcases :D:D:D
I see up north of me, they are having a lot of sewing get togethers making these... I have been in many LQS where they have bundles of fabric made up for them. It is such a worthy cause.