Originally Posted by
Riverton Quilter
The cases usually were finished with a crochet edging. The stitching made it easier for a small crochet hook to be used. I have many sets of these made by my grandmother.
I embroidered a set of pillowcases when I was in my teens and my grandmother finished the edges by crochet. I don't crochet, so don't know how she did it, but it's been 40 years and they still look great. You are blessed to still have your mother.