My pillowcase contribution

Here is my contribution to the Pillowcase drive I mentioned a while back. It was so easy I intend to do more as gifts.

I used the You Go Girl! posh pillowcase pattern (read: has the inner flappy bit to tuck the pillow away inside so you can't see the pillow end - love that) and modified it to make it a reversible pillow. You can turn this baby over and it's as pretty as the other side.

Special pillowcase project

I came across this worthy cause for special kids that could use some extra comfort. I am ashamed to admit that this idea has never occurred to me, as in ICU we prefer patients don't have their own pillows, as these can harbour nasty bugs, and quilt covers, pillowcases etc often get soiled and require frequent changing. However the idea that these kids receive a special handmade gift just for them  and becomes a comfort item for hospital stays is fantastic, so I'm getting on board.

Have a look, you can get involved too, and you don't have to be able to sew. You can donate funds, or even decorate a pre-made pillowcase.

Watch this space. 

My dolly donation

Here are my dollies for the dolly drive monkeemoomoo is doing. I used the simple pattern provided by the original dolly donation site and altered it a little to give thumbs and feet. I also got inspired and added pig tails for the girls which I really liked the look of. Plus a little pocket on the front.

I hope some special kids get some joy from them.

Boys...

Girls...

PS this was a great little project to use up scraps of fabric I can never throw out!