Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase [Paperback]

Suzanne J.E. Tourtillott (Author)

Book Description

Series: Craft Challenge | Publication Date: March 3, 2009

Take the challenge! Craft challenges are all the rage among online crafting communities, and this new series—the first ever on the subject—marries the popularity of repurposing with the appeal of the “new pretty” aesthetic. This time, it’s the common pillowcase that’s undergoing uncommon transformations in 28 beguiling projects, ranging from patterned pinafores and aprons to decorative, embellished boxes and quilts. A friendly and informative basics chapter introduces the key techniques, delicate ink and watercolor illustrations show essential assembly details, and all necessary templates are included. There’s plenty of handholding for beginners plus a wealth of novel ideas for more advanced sewers.

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books (March 3, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600594026
• ISBN-13: 978-1600594021
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 8.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #405,523 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Craft Challenge-Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase, March 7, 2009

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Grace Brown "katmom" (Spokane, WA. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase (Paperback)

What a delightful book....I was pleasently surprized.
It has some of the familiar ideas like little girls sun dresses and little boys capes,,,but it doesn't stop there,,, I LOVE the embroidered tiered Apron, the Tea Pot Cozy and assorted Purses & totes....
It even reminds us to utilize the bits & pieces for stuffed toys and pin cushion, etc.
I have a feeling my scrap pile of tattered/worn pillowcases will be getting smaller.
I also like the ides of using old, stained cases, cutting them into strips and crocheting them into a bowel, I'll go one further,,,a small rug.
The graphics and photos are wonderful and the instructions look to be simple & clear and easy to modify.
My first project will be the tiered apron.
Thank you Suzanne for a great book.
>^..^<

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A little bit of history - remembering pillowcases of past, April 2, 2009

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Jacqueline Wolven (Eureka Springs, AR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase (Paperback)

I have to share that I am one of the featured vingettes in the book - my little memory of pillowcases is on a side panel.

The neat thing though is that my daughter has wanted to refashion pillowcases for sometime and this book has clearly explained directions and ideas. Such great projects.

If you have little ones and are busy sewing clothing for them this would be a great addition because the projects are cute and fast! A plus for busy mom's.

Thank Lark for a great craft book & including my little memory.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice book, October 22, 2009

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mammasawnT "MMO T" (Illinois) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase (Paperback)

Photography is beautiful, and the projects are not hard even for a somewhat beginner. My only dislike is that there is no way for me to enlarge the patterns in this book 300% and more. So, I'm left frustrated and trying to 'make' patterns with paper. Ugh. I've made two of the dresses and while it took me a lot longer than someone with experience they are adorable.