the one million pillowcase challenge

August 22, 2014

Hey! Looking for an easy sewing project for the weekend? How about a pillowcase? As many of you know, American Patchwork and Quilting has a One Million Pillowcase Challenge. It’s so awesome to see that over half a million pillowcases have been donated so far. I designed a pillowcase a couple of years ago, so I was totally on board to contribute again. I kept it simple with this pillowcase this time around using the Basic Pillowcase pattern. I wanted to use something bright and fun for the fabric. So, I chose my Urban Zoologie lions, along with a blue Kona solid. I’m going to donate my pillowcase to a local children’s shelter. On September 20th, American Patchwork and Quilting is hosting their first ever One Million Pillowcase Challenge 24-Hour Sew-a-thon in Des Moines, Iowa at their headquarters. Everyone is invited to attend! Supplies will be provided and it sounds like it’s going to be a bunch of fun! If you’re interested, you can read more about it here. If you aren’t able to swing a trip to Iowa, shops and groups across the country are hosting their own sewathons. Find shops in your area here! They also have a cute video (which features my Dessert Party fabric!).  Have a wonderful weekend!

(photos by Kelle)

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