Memory Monday 19 ~ Matching Pillowcase

You probably have a memory of the BQ or Big Block Quilt

I made for a little boy of special friends?

And then the 

Sheet Backing Post?

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Well, I had enough fabric left over

to make a pillow case to present & carry the quilt.

Since purchased pillows in sheet sets are made from the "sheeting" fabric,

then why not make a pillowcase from the fabric leftover after

backing the quilt?

This was a high thread count fabric

making it very soft.

I used one of the many tutorials out there for making a "Burrito Style" pillow case.

The French Seam technique was used to enclose all remaining seams 

to withstand all the future laundering.

This little boy is well loved by his loving family.

 

However, while making this pillowcase 

I'm remembered

that

 I've been told by those that work with social services,

that pillow cases are a highly prized possession

for kids that have to travel to foster care in a hurry. 

So adding a drawstring or tie to the pillowcase is very useful

to help a child carry their 

limited possessions.

So my memory today is of 

The APQ Million Pillowcase Challenge

which I haven't participated and should.

Do you know about it?

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