Friday, 15 March 2013

Take one pillowcase

I do like a retro pillowcase.
If I see one, I buy it.
Sometimes I actually use it as a pillowcase!!

Whilst at The Vintage Village last sunday I spied a particularly nice pile of pillowcases, I bought two.
I gave one to Mrs Teawagon (she had been unable to attend VV) and I pondered over the one I kept for myself.
After a couple of days of ponderment I decided I would 'cut into it'.Why?, I hear you say.
Well, two reasons, one is that it wouldn't possibly fit in with my new minimalist bedroom scheme (still underway) and two, I am mad.

I will be appearing, behind stall, at Magpies & I market, Altrincham, this Sunday.
With this event in mind the first thing I did was to fashion some needle cases out of said pillowcase.


I then thought i should make something for myself.




And then my mind turned to kitties (this does occur a lot).


And lastly, I thought I might share a piece of this most special pillowcase.



Pure, pillowcase pleasure and I still have a bit left.
Thanks for reading. x
Posted by at

19 comments:

  1. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~15 March 2013 at 14:57

    Looks like a lot of fun and pretty uses for that pillow case!! What a lovely color it is! :) Happy Friday! xo Holly

    ReplyDelete
  2. Ivy Black15 March 2013 at 15:33

    Lovely! What's not to love about a vintage pillowcase? I can't get enough of them and you've certainly given me some inspiration there. Have a great weekend.xx

    ReplyDelete
  3. Loo xx from Jumbles and Pompoms15 March 2013 at 15:35

    Blimey, all that from ONE pillowcase?? Emma, has anyone ever told you that you are a GENIUS (I probably have, countless times before!). Love the case that you covered. Have a lovely weekend. xx

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Oooh Betty15 March 2013 at 17:14

      Loo you are so sweet. You enjoy your weekend too. X

      Delete
  4. Georgina15 March 2013 at 16:58

    Loving the pillowcase. I wanted to come to the vintage village on sunday, but the thought of dragging the girls on the train in the snow changed my mind. Good job else I'd have been fighting you for that pillowcase!!!! Maybe we will meet there someday?!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Oooh Betty15 March 2013 at 17:16

      Let me know if you go to the next one. I will be selling and there might be some more ace pillowcases. X

      Delete
  5. Jeanette15 March 2013 at 17:17

    It was a lovely pile of pillowcases, I have two sat on my desk as I type. :)

    ReplyDelete
  6. the linen cloud15 March 2013 at 17:27

    What lovely makes with your new pillowcase ... it always amazes me what a small piece of fabric can be made into ... and a massive thank you ... I received my lovely parcel of goodies today ... I love it all ... thank you so very much :) ... Bee xx

    ReplyDelete
  7. Helen Philipps15 March 2013 at 17:46

    What a lot of ways to use that lovely vintage pillowcase! I love them all....the inspiration pack is such a nice idea too. Thanks for visiting me recently....I'm so pleased to find your lovely blog.
    Helen x

    ReplyDelete
  8. ALoadofOldTat15 March 2013 at 18:15

    Now that is clever.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Unknown15 March 2013 at 20:52

    You have made some gorgeous things!! What will you do with the piece you have leftover? Hope you have a lovely weekend. Karen :)

    ReplyDelete
  10. Plain Jane15 March 2013 at 21:03

    Well talk about using everything apart from the squeak! Well done - I think you get the award for the most things to do with a pillowcase! Jane x

    ReplyDelete
  11. Rainbow Vintage Home16 March 2013 at 10:35

    Gorgeous!! You are so industrious...I love vintage pillowcases too, can't resist 'em. Have a great weekend. xx

    ReplyDelete
  12. Mezz16 March 2013 at 11:53

    ooo..you've found so many wonderful new ways for this awesome pillowcase to live on!gorgeous.mezz

    ReplyDelete
  13. Gillian Roe16 March 2013 at 16:12

    So cool! I love this fabric so much, and that little inspiration pack is a lovely idea. Your makes are all gorgeous.

    Gillian x

    ReplyDelete
  14. Linda16 March 2013 at 16:15

    Amazing what you can do with 1 pillowcase! It looks gorgeous on the suitcase, such a happy colour! x

    ReplyDelete
  15. Curtise17 March 2013 at 19:00

    When the print is that wonderful, you want to make the most of it! Lovely fabric and excellent stretching of a single pillow case! Love Curtise xxx

    ReplyDelete
  16. Ashley cramp18 March 2013 at 11:34

    Helloooo linking to you and betty mag today.....dxxx

    ReplyDelete
  17. angelkiss1418 March 2013 at 14:47

    I love love love all of these!!!!!!!!!

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)