Pillowcase to store your quilt?

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08-05-2011, 03:35 PM

#81

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That's what this board is for. Thank you for your impute.

08-05-2011, 03:47 PM

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sewnsewer2

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Oh yeah Michael, that's how I make mine too! If I am making a special quilt (like for a wedding gift)I make them a case for it also.

08-05-2011, 04:15 PM

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patdesign

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Originally Posted by miholmes

Good Afternoon All,

At a recent retreat I was told I should always get extra fabric and make a pillowcase to store my new quilt in. So when giving it as a gift, have a card with the instructions for how to wash it and then indicate it should be rolled and put back in the pillowcase, etc....

So I was out looking for a tutorial on HOW to machine a pillowcase and found this tutorial from the Missouri Star Quilt Company on Youtube....and all I can say is.......IT'S GENUS....COMPLETELY GENUS! :)

I was kind intimidated because I have only ever made quilt tops, no other sewing under my belt, and the thought of hems and things scare me. This COMPLETELY my seed. You only have to sew along 3 lines and you get a gorgeous pillowcase!!!

I know I know....you are thinking I'm posting too many videos as of late. Sorry about that, but I thought this is a great watch for people who wanted to make a pillowcase, but thought it would be difficult to attempt.

http://www.youtube.com/missouriquilt...51/MrYWCma9wgM

~Michael

Michael, Thanks for sharing, and I for one am glad you posted, keep on keepin on!!! :-D

08-05-2011, 04:21 PM

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annpryor

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I've been using this method for several years now. Love it. Learned at a quilt retreat

08-05-2011, 04:45 PM

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Nancy O.

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Thanks Michael for the tutorial. Great way to make a pillowcase. Please just keep those videos coming. They are great. Never too many.

08-05-2011, 05:15 PM

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What a great idea!!! I did see that tutorial quite a while back, but never thought of making one to store your quilt in!!! Fabulous idea!!!! I will defenitely have to start doing that

08-05-2011, 05:30 PM

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megs0863

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Another name for this is called the "sausage roll pillowcase" They really are fun to make and make great gifts. I did some of these pillowcases with Christmas Rudolf fabric and put the kid's Christmas gifts in them. No more wrapping paper for me!!