"Hello Gorgeous!"

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I was in my local quilt shop last week and spotted this "oh my goodness I must take you home with me right now" fabric ...

(This is the taupe/gray version.  It also comes in pink & blue ... available online here.)  I'm a total sucker for all things ticking stripe.  I really am.  This one has ME written all over it.

Actually it has Tanya Welan written on it ... but you know what I mean. ;)

It was begging to be made into pillow cases.

I could not refuse.

Besides, I'd been thinking recently about these pieces of vintage hand crocheted lace sitting quietly in my cupboard. 

I bought them on eBay a long time ago. 

I'm certain the skilled crocheter who made them many years ago used them as pillowcase trim ... maybe for her hope chest?  I think they have already enjoyed time adorning pillows, but were thankfully rescued by someone who knew they were worth saving.  I can't imagine parting with such family heirlooms, but I'm honoured to be the current owner of these treasures and I hope to do right by them.

The lace has few spots of damage.  I'm guessing it happened when it was being removed from it's previous case ...

but I think I have a solution.

Hope you have a "hello gorgeous" moment this weekend! :)

Comments

[anna]

You are oh so fun! Love the fabric and the lace. I have lots of that lace cause I love it too. Off to find the fabric. Thanks so much for the inspiration! Maybe I'll have that moment this weekend. Thank you for all the time you put into your blog. You are a bright spot in my day! God's blessings.

[A Little Blue Dragonfly]

So pretty! And I'm totally seeing the pillowcases! Everyone should pamper themselves with a beautiful pillowcase every now and again, no? :)

[christa]

Oh my...how much does Out of Hand need to get a new website. I tell people about this amazing store all the time but the website does not do them justice!! It is such a treasure!!

[Hildy]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who hears fabric speaking to her;-) But in somequilt shops it gets really loud ... did you notice?
Have a wonderful weekend, Hildy

[Bari Jo]

Making pillowcases is fun and so worth the effort - quick gratification - and your lace trim is perfect!

[Suz]

Such prettiness really is a 'hello gorgeous' moment!

[marilyn holley-stupka]

Oh my, I have Pillow case lace that was made by my grandmother and great grandmothers and their sisters tucked away in a box so I can do something with it some day. Put it on pretty new pillowcases! What a concept. You always are an inspiration and add some pretty to everyday. I don't know what I'd do if you ever quit doing your Pretty Blog.

[Alison]

It's beautifully old fashioned! And that lace...makes me want to make some more...tho' I'll need my granny glasses to see stuff that small he he!

[Sedef @ Down Grapevine Lane]

Just saw this fabric on Amy's blog as well! Swoon. Absolutely gorgeous! I NEED to get me some :)

[Darlene]

Looking forward to seeing the finished product! I have some old vintage lace that I picked up at a second hand store and tucked it away. Pillow cases would be perfect!

[Ruth K]

Have you seen the fallen charms tutorial from Missouri Star Co.? It's the perfect match for your pillows! (just saying...) I went for the whole:" shebang" I ordered fabric for pillowcases and then when I seen the tutorial I had to make the quilt, don't know when it will be ready but I hope "one day..." at least that's what I tell myself all the time.lol. Hugs, Ruth.