Don't get me wrong. I love colour. But there seems to be so much of it lately I felt like doing something a little "plain" today. Back to basics I guess. Here's what I used to create my muted mood for the weekend:
- 2 white pillowcases that were hiding up the back of my linen cupboard.
- 2 large crochet doiley's, [I purchased so many when I was away thrift shopping].
Then:
- Iron your pillowcases and doilies.
- Lay the doiley on top and pin it to the centre of the pillowcase.
- Take the side off your sewing machine so as you can sew inside the pillowcase.
- I used a large zig zag stitch to sew the doiley on the top layer of the pillowcase.
- Press your finished pillowcases with the iron once again.
Then have fun arranging them on your bed. Jump around a little if you want. It's the weekend! Take care. Simone xx
Very nice!!! Looks easy enough for me too :-)
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Oh Simone, as pretty as pretty as can be! I'm going to attempt to do this. Yes 'Miss Gross Motor' is going to attempt to do this! A-M xx
ReplyDeleteoh i loooooove that idea. you are so creative. i wish you were always at my house creating beautiful things....
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absolutely stunning!!!! love the colors, very calming!
ReplyDeleteLove it Simone! They are just gorgeous!! Wishing you a lovely weekend Simone ~ Tina x
ReplyDeleteNifty little project. This is a good way to use extra doileys.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Melinda
I like those. Easy project with on hand items.
ReplyDeleteGood job!
tre chic!
ReplyDeleteadorable as usual...
ReplyDeleteHey Simone, These are too cute! Hope you have a lovely weekend cheers Katherine
ReplyDeletewhat a cool idea, love the texture it gives as well as the contrast... white and khaki are two i love together!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for the lace doillies! Love the 'new' pillow cases!!
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Tamerie
That is pretty clever, love the romantic look!
ReplyDeleteHow cute Simone..
ReplyDeleteI love your crafty ideas.. I wonder if my sewing machine works after 10 years of neglect.. haha Have a great weekend.. xx Julie
Oh I am so jealous! I wanted to do this project so many years ago, using the doilies my grandmother had crocheted. About the same time, my sister had the same idea (we do this all the time!) and took them to her home. Somewhere along the way, the doilies have been lost...3 moves ago. Oh well... (big sigh)
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Hugs,
Jane (artfully graced)
These are so pretty and romantic sans color!! Thanks for the tutorial...I might give it a try when I get a chance!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Weekend!! xOxO Nerina
f a b u l o u s!! love the cream & white together!
ReplyDeleteShellagh
I will have to send this to my mum. She has quite a few doilies just sitting in a cupboard gathering dust and your cushion idea would be perfect for them!Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a fabulous weekend,
Natasha.
Simple but lovely. Adds a pretty bit of texture too. :-) -amy
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely idea Simone! Great project to try on the weekend... Have a great one!
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I know this post is about Pillowcases. I get it. I understand that. But really, its so dang cold in New York, when I saw these white shutters all I could think to myself was, oh man, beach house. And then I thought beach. And then I thought vacation. And sand. And margaritas. And then I realize I am defrosting broccoli and doing laundry. No beach house for me. but hey, nice pillow cases!
ReplyDeleteSimone, we can always rely on you to come up with something clever and gorgeous - I love the idea of giving new life to a sad old doily x
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous... wouldnt a couple of smaller ones look gorgeous sewn onto a baby onesie or singlet?! you have given me an idea...
ReplyDeleteHello Simone!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pillowcases!!!! I will visit my grandma to pickup a crochet. I need cute pillowcases to sleep better!
kisses from brazil,
Lu Espejo
dear Simone...they look fabulous..
ReplyDeletethe other week I bought some calico bags & AS I CANNOT SEW...I hot glue gunned the doilies etc onto the front...!! (then sold on ebay with the pink crochet rosettes in the bag)...
BUT I do wish I was as clever as you and be able to sew!!
ps...HURRY up & show us your vintage finds..!!
xx andrea
Really lovely ideas!
ReplyDeleteBetsy
These are beautiful! I accidently purchase 2 extra white pillow cases last night - this is the perfect plan for them! xx
ReplyDeleteReally lovely, just a beautiful product to make, love Posie
ReplyDeleteoh my..you have such a beautiful blog!! and the pillows look lovely :)
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xxjess
They do look great, love the contrast against the white!
ReplyDeletealicia
Hi Simone
ReplyDeleteVery cute & vintage looking!
Well done
Jas
x
Great idea Simone. Great way to use up old doilies and old thin pillowslips
ReplyDeleteAlison
These are lovely - and I actually prefer texture over color, so these are definitely up my alley. They turned out beautifully, Simone.
ReplyDeletexo,
-maria
Man these are SERIOUSLY adorable. I love them.
ReplyDeleteThey look absolutely gorgeous! Have a sweet day!
ReplyDeleteLovely, Simone! I think that you need to write your own craft book. Have a great weekend. xx
ReplyDeleteInspiring...I need to get to work on my own.
ReplyDeleteYahoo for you...I love this one. Thanks sweet friend for sharing ..off to the thrift store for me. xoxo
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Sweet Friend! Welcome back, I missed you!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Karyn
just too cute...i have so many so many of these and the linen napkins...and i just saw more at our local thrift shop too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a grand idea, and to think I was dissing doilies last month after making some doily bowls.
ReplyDeleteOh so pretty, what a great idea.
ReplyDeleteHow cute:)
ReplyDeletecute! And not too complicated! Definitely a project I can get behind. : )
ReplyDeleteoh wow what an idea! getting a lot inspirations from your beayutiful pillows, thanx for sharing, have a really nice weekend!
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hi simone,
ReplyDeleteso lovely!
xo
elyse
I love those and it doesn't seem too difficult either! Thanks ofr the idea Simone! Jennifer:)
ReplyDeleteThose are fabulous!!!!
ReplyDeletem ^..^
Oh I love visiting you clever girls, I just wouldn't have thought of that! Great idea.
ReplyDeleteHope your weekend is going great,
xoxo
I have all the supplies for this little project. Thanks for this wonderful idea.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Marcia
you are very talented. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a fabulous and modern use for these gorgeous old-fashioned things! So glad you had a lovely break. Leigh
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this idea! I have so many doilies that I have picked up in charity shops etc and they have been sitting in my cupboard for ages( I do use some around the house.Now I can use them in a really lovely and easy to make way.
ReplyDeleteThankyou for sharing!
Bellaboo :o)
Ever since I read this weeks ago I have wanted to redo my bed! Just so happens I was at a local consignment store a few days ago and I came across a great white chenille bedspread (with a large dot print) for $15 and a set of brand new white cases for $3, picked up an extra doily since I already had one at home for $4 and voila, for around $22 I was able to do so...thanks for the idea. I sewed the doilys on the cases today, not as easy as it looks online, even pinned and one is a bit more crooked than the other but....I love the fresh look. Very clean looking, fresh for spring....thanks for all the great ideas. Lisa in Napa, California
ReplyDelete...I did this for my photo shoot for Country Living last year!...love it!
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