According to his mother, this soon to be 11 year old is into skulls. I'll admit, I haven't used much skull fabric in my quilts, although I won't say never. I have a turquoise print bearing small skulls in my stash. Yes, you have to look closely to tell they are skulls, but they are skulls nonetheless. I have added this fabric to a couple of my scrappy quilts.
That said, it was with glee that I used the large print skull fabric to make these:
I used the tutorial posted on Vanilla Joy. It's a great tutorial. I did have to make modifications to her instructions due to the directionality of my fabric. That wasn't difficult. However, it did require more fabric.
My supposition was correct: Custom pillowcases are fun to make.
And I'm thinking I need to make some, because they'll look so much nicer than the plain ones I have on my bed! Yours are very cool!!
ReplyDeleteThey look great even with the skulls :). I might have to try some sometime if they are easy.
ReplyDeleteThese young kids and their skulls! My girls had purses with them, scarves...wallets..you name it!
ReplyDeleteYour pillowcases are great. I demo the 'burrito' way (some call it hot dog, some...taco) at shows until I'm hoarse.
It is amazing how it gets you hooked!
Have a great weekend!
What is it with the skulls, lol! Those look great, I may try this sometime - although I'm partial to vintage pillowcases!
ReplyDeleteGreat pillowcases, Michelle! Your cousin is going to love them. What's up with the skulls thing? I saw baby clothes with skulls and a bow. That's crazy, isn't it? Who would dress their sweet baby in a bow-topped skull top? LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks for the link. I've been wanting to make some for myself. I want some in silk. :o)
Beautiful Michelle. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAnd aren't they easy to do ! I'm seeing skulls everywhere I go. Must be the pirate influence!
I am not going to show this to Norm because he will want some!
ReplyDeleteThey really are cool! Warning: They're kind of addictive once you start making them!
Great job. One of my brothers is also into sculls...Never could quite get it though...
ReplyDeleteElzaan
Sew fun! I love making pillowcases! Yours turned out great! What a thoughtful gift!
ReplyDeletexo -El
Yarr!
ReplyDeleteI have yet to make pillow cases, but it has been - is - in my mind. Yours are so cool! I'm sure the birthday-boy will love them to pieces! :)
ReplyDeleteYes,they are fun to make. I have made several myself. I love to make them out of flannel for wintertime.
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