Saturday, October 5, 2013

ONE MORE LITTLE GIFT

We are counting down to the wedding now.  I thought that seeing the quilt was done already, I might have time to make a couple of pillow cases to go with it. I had heard so much about the pillow case pattern that is sewn in a tube, so I thought I would give it a try. They are as easy as anything to sew : )



My daughter works in a commercial embroidery shop so I asked her if she'd be able to embroider some maple leaves on a cuff for me. This is what she came up with.


I don't know what young people these days think of matching pillow cases, but hopefully they will like them. I think they look good with the quilt.

not sure why the cuff looks so dark here.........

Have yourself a lovely week-end.

28 comments:

Needled Mom said...

Those are lovely and look so nice with the quilt.

Susan said...

These are the perfect addition to the quilty gift!

Celtic Thistle said...

I am sure they will love them Carla, they are gorgeous!

April said...

So pretty and Fall! You did a wonderful job on the pillow cases and I'm sure they will be treasured. I've made a few of the Tube Pillowcases for the Million Pillow case challenge; it's fun and easy! :) Have a great weekend

Kevin the Quilter said...

What a special wedding gift this will be! The pillow cases are a wonderful addition to that gorgeous quilt!

BillieBee (billiemick) said...

Terrific pillow cases for a most excellent quilt.

Megan said...

Those embroidered leaves are really pretty. What a lovely gift.

Glinda ♥ said...

Woweeee, Carla, what wonderful work. Matching pillow cases work for me - bet they'll be thrilled when they receive this ... I would be :)

Kim said...

This wedding story just gets better and better, doesn't it!! Gorgeous pillowcases....the perfect enhancement for your 'more than perfect' quilt!!

Sharon said...

Nice!

Carrie P. said...

what a great idea. I am sure they will love all your thoughtful gifts.

Benta AtSLIKstitches said...

the pillowcases are a great idea, i am very jealous of your daughterand her job, did she design the leaves? they are great

Linh said...

They match perfectly what a great set!

Lynne said...

You just pushed it right over the top. Beautiful gift!

Gramma Quilter said...

What a great idea! Looks great!

Anne / Springleaf Studios said...

Very pretty with the embroidery on the edge. They go so nicely with your beautiful quilt. I'll have to try the tube method to make a pillow case one of these days.

Catherine said...

Perfect pillow cases

W-S Wanderings said...

Oh my goodness, who wouldn't love those beautifully coordinated pillow cases? What an incredible gift! Your creativity knows no bounds.

FlourishingPalms said...

Such a great idea to coordinate the pillow cases with the quilt. I've made those tube pillow cases before and think they're pretty slick. Who in the world thinks like that!? I hope wedding plans continue to move along smoothly.

Heidi Staples said...

What a beautiful gift, Carla! I hope everything is going well with the wedding preparations!

Cathy said...

The pillowcases are a lovely compliment to the quilt!

Karen @ Pieces of Contentment said...

They match perfectly! Beautifully done.

Debbie said...

These are a great extra with the quilt!

Rene' said...

Nice pillowcases. They look great with the quilt.

Dawn Hughes said...

They turned out perfect...great job Carla and Carli!

Caroline said...

They match brilliantly, the pillow cases really are a lovely touch - nicely done!

OPQuilt said...

So beautiful. I hope you had a grand time at the wedding and that the newlyweds loved your gift :) !

Elizabeth
opquilt.com

Live a Colorful Life said...

What special pillowcases--lovely embroidery!