Pillowcase to store your quilt?

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08-05-2011, 07:59 AM

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miholmes

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Originally Posted by TeresaR

If you make a quilt larger than a twin, do you make 2 pillowcases?

I wondered that as well...but I guess you could make the pillowcase bigger, just have to cut your fabric wider? But I haven't tried it yet.

08-05-2011, 08:16 AM

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luvstoquilt

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Hi Michael, Loved this and keep them coming. Great ideas!

08-05-2011, 08:58 AM

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callie

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thanks! needed those instructions.

08-05-2011, 09:02 AM

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sandwich child

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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, you are the star in our universe. Keep those comments coming!!

08-05-2011, 09:44 AM

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margie77072

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Great tute. It's easy when you see it done.

08-05-2011, 09:57 AM

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Nancy Ingham

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I love this Michael, thank you for sharing! I've bookmarked this tute and can't wait to try making some for my quilts!

08-05-2011, 10:03 AM

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Doreen

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I have been making pillow cases the same way. Pillow cases are like potato chips, you can't make just one. I went thru my closet and cut fabric to make the pillow cases. Made over 1 doz for charity. They are fun!

08-05-2011, 10:05 AM

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darlings7

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NEVER APOLOGIZE for something that will be sooooooo helpful to others. Thank you thank you thank you. I love it, have made pillow cases the long way and this is fantastic!!!!!

08-05-2011, 10:09 AM

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darlings7

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One year for Christmas I bought each of my 5 children down comforters. Then I bought some holiday material and made a huge pillow case to hold each of the comforters. I gathered the opening together and put a huge ribbon (the wide kind) to tie it. Looked like Santa's Bag............if you know what I mean. My children loved it and they had a storage bag for their comforters. They looked pretty too.

08-05-2011, 10:22 AM

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Rosie the "Ripper"

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Originally Posted by Great-great granny

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Originally Posted by TanyaL

Why is it better to store a quilt in a fabric pillowcase? Why are they not supposed to be folded? I have a hand sewn, hand quilted signature quilt made in the 1920's that has always been folded when not on a bed ( folded on a shelf probably the since 1950) that doesn't seem to have any damage. I'm keeping it in a plastic tote now since we get the occasional mouse in from the fields.

I don't really know, but I had heard that storing quilts in plastic prevents the fabric from "breathing" & is not good for it???? Perhaps there is a chance the plastic could cause moisture to build up???? :cry:

Anyone else ever hear this????

A long time ago I heard that all quilts should be stored in pillowcases so they are allowed to BREATHE. Plastic will cause moisture to build up inside just from the change of temp. in your HOUSE - especially going from a/c to heat. Then you will have problems with rotting and bugs. I even keep my wedding dress (40+yrs) in a pillowcase and have not had a problem with it.