Sunshine Pillows

Washable pillow covers are the best. Especially when they're made from 97% cotton, 3% spandex fabric that stretches just enough to make the on/off process super easy. The fabric is breathable, stays firmly in place on the pillow, and is super comfy under your noggin.

I have to mention that I covered pillows I bought at Joann Fabric on a St. Patty's day sale at 80% off. That makes these pillows even better.

Remember when I posted about crocheting doilies? These yellow ones happened right around that time.  I had this need to put them up against blue fabric for a sunshine-y effect. It's probably the time of year. I'm aching for summer!

I pinned them carefully, insuring that they were evenly placed and spaced before sewing them onto the squares of fabric that would become the pillow covers.

Sewing them on was a bit painstaking, but went quickly. And the yellow thread matched the yarn perfectly.

I made a simple envelope style closure with two smaller back pieces that were hemmed and overlapped one another. My serger does such an excellent job of finishing fabric. And, since these get washed frequently, the serged edges insure that the ends stay intact. I followed the serger with a clean, tight straight stitch to really reinforce those edges.

Voila! Pretty little sunshine pillows.