Thursday, 21 February 2013

My Patchwork Pillows

On a recent shopping trip I bough myself a couple of bargain pillowcases.  I only opened them last Friday (after chucking the receipts) and realised that they were crazy huge, continental size 26" square! 
I had wanted standard pillowcases so was a little annoyed at myself as they were very pretty.
Normal pillowcase on the right, continental on the left.
Only one thing for it, I cut them into 6" squares.

My new pillows, I was quite pleased with these I have never attempted a pillow case before.
 Due to the odd size I didn't have enough fabric to make a full back so I had to patch it with white cotton at each end. 
I stripped the bed a day early this week as I was itching to try them out, I would like to report that they were very comfy and are still intact!
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23 comments:

  1. char21 February 2013 at 10:54

    Ooh, they are so pretty!

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  2. ziggy240721 February 2013 at 11:24

    Gorgeous (as always), and again I wish I had 1/2 your talent

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  3. Gem21 February 2013 at 11:27

    Wow, these looks gorgeous, even better than the original in-fact. I love them :) x x x x

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  4. LaaLaa21 February 2013 at 11:40

    I agree with Gem, they look much better than the original! Gorgeous! Xxx

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  5. Anonymous21 February 2013 at 11:46

    These are lovely :) I bought a king size duvet instead of a double so might make patchwork pillowcases with the excess
    x

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  6. Unknown21 February 2013 at 11:48

    They are fabulous!!
    Teresa

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  7. Jille21 February 2013 at 12:46

    They are so pretty and so much nicer than the original xx

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  8. Crafty Helen21 February 2013 at 13:07

    They are really pretty - a very happy accident. XX

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  9. Kezzie21 February 2013 at 13:46

    Oooh, they are gorgeous! You have done an amazing job, I prefer them to the originals!x

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  10. Shortbread and Ginger21 February 2013 at 14:20

    Lovely - the fabrics look great together.
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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  11. Crafted by Carly21 February 2013 at 14:34

    How pretty! What a neat job you did! :-)
    Carly
    x

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  12. Mary Ann Tate21 February 2013 at 16:11

    Wonderful idea...very pretty too:)

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  13. Unknown21 February 2013 at 16:46

    Kandi these are sooo pretty. I would have changed the bed a day early too if I had these waiting to put on!
    Dx

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  14. daisychain21 February 2013 at 18:01

    Argh, these look AMAZING! x

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  15. Maria - A Playful Stitch21 February 2013 at 20:08

    Gorgeous! Better than they looked before - sometimes accidents have a way of working out perfectly!!
    Maria x

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  16. Linda21 February 2013 at 21:21

    They are absolutely gorgeous, is there no end to your talents! xxx

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  17. Old Magnolia Tree21 February 2013 at 22:05

    Hi, I just found your wonderful blog and I've had a great time reading your posts. Looking forward to more!
    I really love this idea. I've been thinking of making some pillowcases myself and these look really good.
    Rosie

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  18. Sandra (Cherry Heart)22 February 2013 at 09:30

    Gorgeous and great salvage job :)

    S x

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  19. thesnailgarden22 February 2013 at 11:18

    I think your patchwork pillowcases are rather special, so much better than the originals. Best wishes, Pj x

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  20. Shirley22 February 2013 at 11:29

    I think we have all bought something and when we got it hope found it's not quite what we expected, but now you have one off pillowcases with very pretty fabric, love it.

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  21. Plain Jane22 February 2013 at 11:45

    Genius -and much better than the originals! x Jane

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  22. Gilly Tee22 February 2013 at 13:21

    they are lovely, great idea.
    Gillx

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  23. Connie3 March 2013 at 06:16

    Your pillows are so pretty. They remind me of days gone by, when Moms where always busy sewing and creating warm, pretty, comfortable items to make their homes cozy and wonderful. It is easy to see all the love that you put into your work.
    Have a lovely day.
    Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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