Pillow cases/ shams
12-20-2010, 09:24 AM
#53
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only for the ones that are bed size. which as of today is 1 1/2. still working on my DS's twin size. (waiting to get my darning foot to finish the quilting on it.) and the quilt that my DD has I made a sham for. just because I like to have shams on the beds. I think it finishes a bed off nicely. and this way you can use what ever sheets you have and they don't have to match the blankets on the bed.
12-20-2010, 11:13 AM
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Yes, it makes me feel that the room is "together" and a pillow case that does not match irritates me no end. And of course, THAT one is the one my cat always adores and insists on sleeping on that one only.
12-20-2010, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Dina
I don't have a pattern for shams, but you really don't need one. If you have a sham, just measure and copy.
If you don't, measure the pillow and add 2 1/2 inches to each of the four sides. Your finished sham will have two inches extending past the pillow on each side. For the back, simply make two pieces that overlap, equalling the same measurement as the front. I usually overlap mine about four inches.
Lap the back two pieces on the front (make a narrow hem on the sides that won't be sewn into a seam) over laping, stitch around the edges. Turn it and iron, then stitch 2 inches from the edge all the way around.
Presto, you have a sham.
Well, it does work, though I am not sure my instructions are as clear as they should be. :)
If you don't, measure the pillow and add 2 1/2 inches to each of the four sides. Your finished sham will have two inches extending past the pillow on each side. For the back, simply make two pieces that overlap, equalling the same measurement as the front. I usually overlap mine about four inches.
Lap the back two pieces on the front (make a narrow hem on the sides that won't be sewn into a seam) over laping, stitch around the edges. Turn it and iron, then stitch 2 inches from the edge all the way around.
Presto, you have a sham.
Well, it does work, though I am not sure my instructions are as clear as they should be. :)
Thank you, Dina - I think I can do that! I was also thinking of trying some machine embroidery motifs on the face.
Thanks again, I appreciate it - Happy Holidays! :-D
12-20-2010, 10:07 PM
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I love making a pillowcase to match the quilt. I do it with the "hotdog" method. Three seams, and you're done! Here is a link to a free pattern for these:
http://extension.usu.edu/files/publi...2006-102pr.pdf
I am a volunteer 4-H leader, and teach this method to our 4-H students. It's so quick and so fun. You can also finish the inside seams with a french seam to enclose the raw edges. And recently our quilt guild made 36 of these pillowcases at a guild meeting (about two hours, 10 machines, 24 quilters) to donate to our local children's justice center.
http://extension.usu.edu/files/publi...2006-102pr.pdf
I am a volunteer 4-H leader, and teach this method to our 4-H students. It's so quick and so fun. You can also finish the inside seams with a french seam to enclose the raw edges. And recently our quilt guild made 36 of these pillowcases at a guild meeting (about two hours, 10 machines, 24 quilters) to donate to our local children's justice center.
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