Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Ronald McD Pillowcases

I know that I grouched about doing this project, but I'm mostly enjoying it. I still haven't been converted into a "service project sewer", oh no. But, sometimes it's fun to work through a simple project and sew multiples quickly, no muss no fuss.

At this point, I've made these six:


These 4 are waiting to be sewn:


I also have this pile of discards:


Yes, you're seeing the wrong side of all 9 (!) of them. Let me explain...

44"-45" width fabric is a misnomer. The discards are the proof of that. Most of these were more like 41"-42" wide, too narrow unless you cut down the length of the fabric. Unfortunately, I cut across the width, oops! By the time I figured out my mistake, I'd already pre-ripped them into the proper lengths and sewn the end seam. And I left them inside-out because I didn't have the heart to turn them.

But fear not, I actually have plans for these and they will be used eventually. I'm thinking dustbags for purses and garment covers for out of season suits. Stay tuned.

I also have a pile of leftovers that will become napkins. Easy, cute and environmental. In addition to the pillow scraps, you may recognize some other previous projects in the group:

3 comments:

gwensews said...

These pillowcases will be so appreciated. I know from personal experience.

quilteddogs said...

The Phoenix ASG chapter has been doing these pillowcases for several years for the RM House in Phx. As Community Service Chair, I was the one to collect these and see all the different ones our members made. It was really nice and RM House always wrote us thank you letters.

Linda L said...

Our ASG members are making these as well for the National Conference coming your way and for the local Ronald McDonald house. Like you I have not been a good "service sewer". Just not enough time in my day/week to do all the things on my list of things to do and to want to do.