Pillowcase

M & R Sewing and Vacuum has joined in the One Million Pillowcase Challenge and we need your help. Our store, along with stores across the country, have joined with American Patchwork & Quilting to challenge you to Make a Pillowcase, Make a Difference. Every pillowcase can make a difference in our community. A pillowcase can provide comfort and hope. A pillowcase can brighten a hospital room. A pillowcase can bring a smile to the face of those who receive them. So join in the challenge and make a difference.

M & R Sewing and Vacuum will also be hosting several Make A Pillowcase Days throughout the year, so watch our calendar or sign up for our newsletter to find out when. If you join us for a Make A Pillowcase Day, we ask that you bring your machine, and if possible fabric for a pillowcase. Pillowcase kits will also be available.

Once you have completed a pillowcase, bring it to our store. It will be added to our store total and reported to the national web site. It will then be donated to a local charity. Currently, with the help of one of our customers, Sue Rieser of Fern Hill Retreat, the pillowcases from our store will be going to St. Mary’s Hospital.

Pillowcase patterns are available at
www.allpeoplequilt.com/millionpillowcases.
New patterns are added quarterly. On our website, you can click the pillowcase pattern links below to download the “Hot Dog” Pillowcase or the pattern used by Fern Hill Retreat. (Note: All patterns can be downloaded as a PDF file and printed out)

We ask that you use 100% cotton fabric and remember to make your pillowcase, fun, colorful and cheery. Also for the protection of children with suppressed immunity, we ask that you pre-wash your fabric or wash and iron your completed pillowcase or leave a note with the pillowcase that it has not been washed. If you have any questions you can email Tami at trotar@mrsewing.net

Thank You For Your Help and Generosity,
Rick and The Girls