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Old 08-04-2011, 11:19 AM
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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

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Old 08-04-2011, 11:27 AM
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This is a good video, just keep them coming, Michael!
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Old 08-04-2011, 11:28 AM
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I love this method of making a pillowcase. Found it myself about a month ago.
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Old 08-04-2011, 11:31 AM
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I like to make a pillowcase when giving as a gift and use it as the wrapping.
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Old 08-04-2011, 11:32 AM
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That is just to simple and so cute. Thanks for sharing. Where was that when I was makinig a bed set for my grand-daughter?
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Old 08-04-2011, 11:32 AM
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I have always heard the same thing about making a pillowcase for your quilts. Unfortunately, I haven't always done it.

Thanks for posting!
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Thanks, Michael!
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Old 08-04-2011, 11:32 AM
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Thank you. Now I want to make one!
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Old 08-04-2011, 11:37 AM
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Michael, Thanks, great tute. Will definitely try this one. Also like the Million Pillowcase Challenge & will do a few.
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Old 08-04-2011, 11:41 AM
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this might be a silly question but if you're supposed to roll the quilt for storage wouldn't you make a tube instead of a rectangle?
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