Pillowcase quilt finished!
 

I just finished my pillowcase quilt! The pillowcases were embroidered by my mom, my grandma and my hubby's great aunt. Special thanks to grandmajuki for letting me know the size of the pillowcase blocks on the quilt she quilted for a friend! 18" - that was very helpful information to this beginner quilter! It is so nice to have this quilt made as the old linens don't last forever in the linen closet. Although I'm just learning how to do free motion, I decided to do free motion all over this quilt. Thinking about the ladies doing the embroidery by hand stopped me from using my embroidery machine to do any quilting lines. I have an antique dresser in the same room so that should go together well. Perhaps it needs a runner to match or one made from antique hankies!

I just added another photo - showing the embroidered blocks perhaps a bit better with the quilt laying against the sofa.

what a treasure !!!

I just love quilts like this! Now you can enjoy it on display instead of your heirlooms being in a closet.

Thank you! I wanted to add a photo of the quilt on the bed but have run into problems doing so.

Wonderful use of the work done by family members. It is truly a treasure.

What a wonderful idea. You did a great job.

Beautiful heirloom quilt!! Looks great on the bed!

Beautiful, great idea. You are so lucky to have all these treasures.

That is a great idea. I have one or two that a friend made and I was wondering what to do. Since I don't have many I guess I could make a pillow. Thanks for the idea and I love your quilt.

OH I love it such a nice way to keep those pillow cases

its beautiful love the sashing fabric goes perfect with the embrodiery!!!

I really like this. My grandmother usually embroidered pillowcases for my aunts when I was young--I wish I had some of them! This is a real treasure.

nicely done

How pretty. Good looking Quilt

That's really beautiful and with family help it really is a treasure to keep. Sue

Delightful and absolutely a family treasure. If you haven't already I hope it has a label that includes the pillowcase embroiders with "circa xxxx" (an educated guess) and the embroider's names plus your name and date of completion. This will ensure that it continues to be a family treasure as it is passed down to future generations.

that is gorgeous!!!!

Stunning. No other word for it.

What a treasure!

Very nice--clever idea!

WOW!! you did a great job!!! I am so proud of you and your job!! Isn't it interesting your blocks look a lot like the blocks I quilted... have to be the same era...Your quilting looks great!!! would love a close up!!! Just beautiful!!!
judy

This is so beautiful . A unique treasure of remembrances'.

That beautiful.

Oh man, that is beautiful. I love the shashing you added, it is perfect with the cases. You have created a treasure.

beautiful....

Awesome job!

That is beautiful and what a treasure!

Beautiful. Wish I had something like this to treasure. You did a great job.

Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beautiful, love it.

What a special project! It's absolutely lovely.

What a treasure to display! You did a great job.

Thank you! Now to buy a new bed skirt! The one that is on the bed now looks so dark in the photo but is actually much lighter. But I think a white skirt would look nice.

That's because I'm such a copycat! LOL! Judy, thanks so much for your help and encouragement. I love this quilt and it holds so many family memories for us. Now to get a new bed skirt! LOL!

I love what you have done with the pillow cases. What a great way to infuse some of your heritage into your home.
Pat

A great way to preserve and display your families work. Hopefully one of your children will express an interest in caring for it when you are done.

I love your pillowcase quilt. I have been buying pretty embroidered pillowcases at thrift stores because I have wanted to make one of these quilts. I have a problem, though, in that these cases are in good condition except that some are somewhat "dingy" -- not white enough. Can anyone tell me what I can use for soaking and getting them the whitest white, without damaging the fabric, embroidery or crochet? Thanks.
LeeJay

To be honest, I decided to use regular bleach to whiten mine. Most of my pillowcases were very white but I was worried about two of them. However, after bleaching which did no apparent damage, they were still a bit off colour. When we look at the finished quilt though, they look fine and it's not noticeable at all.