1 million pillowcase challenge
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Missouri
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Yesterday I read in our local newspaper that the local fabric shop will be holding a sewing day to make pillowcases to meet a challenge shown in American Patchwork and Quilting magazine. Directions for these pillowcases are given at AllPeopleQuilt.com/311. I am really wanting to help with something so last night I went through my stash and picked out some bright colored fabric. 1 yard each of 2 different fabrics will make 2 pillowcases. It took me about 15 minutes to make two pillowcases. So fast and fun! I now have fabric cut to make another 12 pillowcases. I might not get the chance to attend the sewing day, but I will be donating at least 14 pillowcases to the cause. I figure sewing 30 minutes each evening will complete 12 cases in just 3 evening. I am just so excited that something this fast and fun might bring some sunshine to someone!
#3
I just went to their website, and it says 83,127 have been donated - It really is a great project - The pillowcases we have been making have gone to some GREAT charities, childrens' homes, and all are staying local.
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Central Indiana (USA)
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I just went to the site to get the patterns, lots of ideas, have fun and please make some to donate
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/millio.../freepatterns/
http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/millio.../freepatterns/
#8
WOW!!! That is a lot of pillowcases :D:D:D
I see up north of me, they are having a lot of sewing get togethers making these... I have been in many LQS where they have bundles of fabric made up for them. It is such a worthy cause.
I see up north of me, they are having a lot of sewing get togethers making these... I have been in many LQS where they have bundles of fabric made up for them. It is such a worthy cause.
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