I do love to crochet the edge of lovely pillowcases, don't you? I'm partial to the simply, yet elegant, shell stitch. It really can make a rather dull cover into something special.
I often give them as gifts. It really doesn't matter if the pillowcases match, just if they coordinate in some way via color or subject.
These are not the same, but they do share a color theme...grey, green and pink.
I usually find them in a local thrift store or tag sales around town. These happen to be a matching set. Lovely daisies.
What little girl wouldn't love these to snuggle with during her nap or at bedtime? Don't you just love the clothes pins?
They are from Monkey Business. The Amazing Pegzini Family for $17.00.
If you have trouble finding vintage type pillowcases, and like to crochet your own edging, I have them for sale in my Etsy shop, two for $8.00, plus a FREE....
tote bag! I found various versions of this at my Target store in the dollar bins that are located right when you walk in to the store! Really sweet and a good size too!
I must admit, I am a hankie whore! I have been using them for years as Kleenex type tissues rip my nose terribly.
Isn't this crochet bowl lovely? I found it in a lovely shop in Winterset, Iowa, called
Delicate and versatile. Perfect for my hankies.
I'm partial to collecting hankies in the states of the USA.
I also had New York and New Jersey. My sister in law is from England and prefers a hankie as well. She and I cry easily, especially when it comes to our children! She lived with my brother in both of those cities, so I sent them to her. My niece and nephew told her they were much too pretty to use!
I agree!
I also picked up this little gem in Winterset, Iowa. Perfect for knitting notions, I think! My stitch markers often go astray!
Have a great weekend,
Sheila
Yarn tip:
When working with a light colored yarn, use a pillowcase to keep it clean and angora or mohair from shedding all over your work.
Have a great weekend,
Sheila
Yarn tip:
When working with a light colored yarn, use a pillowcase to keep it clean and angora or mohair from shedding all over your work.
The pillowcases are lovely! I can't tell you how long I have had a project like this in my to-do folded. Just never enough time :) I might have to head to your beautiful etsy shop.
ReplyDeleteThe pillowcases are grand, and probably oh-so soft! That's a great clothespin, too.
ReplyDeleteI love those hankies!
ReplyDeleteCrocheted edges on pillowcases are so beautiful and make the best gifts.