Embroidered Pillowcases by sunshiine
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This tutorial was inspired by the needle and thread challenge. Embroidery is my favorite hand sewing technique. I like to keep a small project with everything I need ( in a tote so I can work on it when I am waiting in the car, doctor's office, or anywhere I have a long wait).  I finish more projects that way. 

Here are some pillowcases I purchased that were already stamped. I bought them at Hobby lobby with a 40%  off coupon. They were regularly $11.00. Prices have gone up since I purchased them. Michael's and Hobby Lobby usually have a weekly coupon with 25 to 40% off regular priced items. I work on these projects all year round so when the holidays are here I am not rushed to find a gift for someone. Next month I hope to find the Hotel style pillowcases at Sam's Club. They are about $10.00 for 3 sets of pillowcases which is very reasonable. I find them in the restaurant supply section of the store. Sam's Club also has flour sack towels that are great to embroidery in the same section of the store. 

 


 
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Step 1: Supplies

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Pillowcases or you can embroider what ever you want.
Embroidery thread  ( I buy my thread in a package like this picture using a Hobby Lobby 40% off coupon.)
If you are not using a kit you will need a pattern to stamp or draw on the pillowcases.
anezinis says: Mar 15, 2013. 12:06 AM
It's so wonderful!!!
sunshiine (author) says: Mar 15, 2013. 12:27 AM
Thanks for stopping by and commenting! Have a splendorous day!
sunshiine
artfulann says: Dec 18, 2012. 4:11 PM
Nice job! I too love embroidery...must find time to do some!
sunshiine (author) says: Dec 18, 2012. 4:37 PM
I bring my hand sewing projects with me if I know I may be able to work on them while I am away. I also hand sew while I watch documentaries. You would be surprised how much you can get done.Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!
Sunshiine
Dusk Shadows says: Oct 28, 2012. 10:29 PM
Nice i like it
sunshiine (author) says: Oct 29, 2012. 12:24 AM
Thanks! I made these for my daughter and her husband said they were beautiful! It surprised me that he noticed them.
Dusk Shadows says: Oct 29, 2012. 12:53 PM
Haha he must be a master at weres wally lol
sunshiine (author) says: Oct 30, 2012. 11:22 AM
I think he is!
Dusk Shadows says: Oct 30, 2012. 1:24 PM
Lol test him
sunshiine (author) says: Oct 30, 2012. 7:24 PM
I know my daughter is as she proved it when I was visiting her!
Dusk Shadows says: Oct 30, 2012. 10:48 PM
Lol
ChrysN says: Oct 29, 2012. 11:03 AM
Gorgeous!
sunshiine (author) says: Oct 29, 2012. 1:49 PM
Thanks! Hope your day shines!
scoochmaroo says: Oct 29, 2012. 8:30 AM
Oh stunning! I totally thought these were machine embroidered. Nicely done.
sunshiine (author) says: Oct 29, 2012. 1:48 PM
Wow! Thanks! I gave these to my daughter. Hope your day shines!
Sunshiine
shazni says: Oct 29, 2012. 7:17 AM
sweet! how long did it take?
with all the work you seem to have i don't know how you got the time to do this!
sunshiine (author) says: Oct 29, 2012. 1:46 PM
I was on vacation visiting my daughter! It really does not take that long to embroider pillowcases. I think I would say 2 days maybe. I wished I had timed myself. I will be making more and I will time myself. Really if you put a small project in a tote and keep it handy, projects like this get finished in no time! I do not watch TV I do watch movies on Netflix but if I want to sew I will tune into something I can listen to and watch here and there it is a great way to finish a project. Have a great day!
Sunshiine
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