Fellow Quilters,
Today I am participating in a blog tour for the One Million Pillowcase Challenge. What is the One Million Pillowcase Challenge, you ask? The creative folks at American Patchwork & Quilting magazine and Quilts & More magazine, through their allpeoplequilt.com website, have challenged you and me to make a million pillowcases. We register our pillowcases on the website, and donate them to a charity of our choice. How are we doing? Well, we’re up to 430,300 – that’s a lot of comforting pillowcases! Give yourself a pat on the back if you have added any pillowcases to the tally.
Today I shall add 4 pillowcases to the count, because Susanne, my oh-so-talented piecer, and I made 4 pillowcases from a very special fabric collection coming to quilt shops next Spring. Northcott has designed our first collection in support of Quilts for Kids Inc., a charitable foundation creating quilts for children with life-threatening illnesses or those who have suffered from abuse. Quilts for Kids is one of the charities listed on allpeoplequilt.com for pillowcase donations, so the pillowcases that Susanne and I made will do double-duty – they will help raise funds for Quilts for Kids, and they will help allpeoplequilt.com reach their goal of one million pillowcases.
I chose 4 of the free patterns on the allpeoplequilt.com website, and matched up colors from Stonehenge Team Spirit to the main print from Old MacDonald. Let’s take a look at them: I used Pattern 5, with the prairie point band, using red prairie points on a green band. Prairie points and farm fields are made for each other, don’t you think? 
Then I chose orange geese in a dark blue sky (Pattern 10 Flying Geese band) for the second one, pulling out the bright colors in the Old MacDonald print.
For the third pillowcase, I chose shades of gold and Pattern 16 Piano Key band – it reminds me of rows of hay or wheat ready to be harvested.
And what else but Pattern 27 Churn Dash for the fourth band in pretty pastel shades against a black ground? For this band, we used 4 Freckles textures on a solid black ColorWorks ground. You will be able to see the Old MacDonald collection at www.northcott.com next month, and the fun quilt patterns that feature the collection. Please leave a comment on my blog by 11:59 tonight Thursday September 6th for a chance to win a kit for these 4 pillowcases.
Along with supporting Quilts for Kids, and breast cancer research through our Quest for a Cure program, Northcott is proud to sponsor and support the One Million Pillowcase Challenge. A colorful pillowcase is really a small investment in time and fabric, but can make a world of difference to someone in need. Please consider making a pillowcase (or 2 or 3) this month during the One Million Pillowcase Blog Tour, and add yours to the tally. Let’s see how far we grow! There are some wonderful stops on the blog tour – see if you can visit all of them!
Schedule:
1. Welcome from American Patchwork & Quilting (http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/)
2. Rashida Coleman-Hale (http://www.iheartlinen.typepad.com/)
3. Olivia and Alayna’s Pillowcase Project (http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/)
4. Morgan’s Smile Factory (http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/)
5. Pat Sloan (http://blog.patsloan.com/)
6. Northcott (http://pattispatchwork.com/)
7. Betsy Chutchian (http://betsysbestquiltsandmore.blogspot.com/)
8. Vanessa Christenson (http://www.vanessachristenson.com/)
9. Andover Fabrics (http://blog.andoverfabrics.com/)
10. Laurie Simpson (http://minickandsimpson.blogspot.com/)
11. Oak Hill, Ohio (http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/)
12. Robert Kaufman Fabrics (http://www.swatchandstitch.com/)
13. Pam Buda (http://www.heartspunquilts.blogspot.com/)
14. Indygo Junction (http://www.indygojunction.com/blog/)
15. 4-H (http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/)
16. Katie Hennagir (http://baywindowquiltshop.wordpress.com/)
17. Anni Downs (http://hatchedandpatched.typepad.com/)
18. FreeSpirit Fabrics (http://www.freespiritfabric.blogspot.com/)
19. American Patchwork & Quilting Staff (http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/blogs/apqstaff/)
20. Patty Young (http://modkidboutique.blogspot.com/)
21. Moda Fabrics (http://modafabrics.blogspot.com/)
22. Monica Solorio-Snow (http://thehappyzombie.com/blog/)
23. Moda Bake Shop (http://www.modabakeshop.com/)
24. Andover Fabrics (http://blog.andoverfabrics.com/)
25. Roseann Kermes from Rosebud’s Cottage (http://rosebudscottage.typepad.com/)
26. Ann Kelle for Shannon Fabrics (http://www.annkelle.com/category/blog/)
27. Therm O Web (http://blog.thermoweb.com/)
28. Edyta Sitar (http://www.laundrybasketquilts.com/blog/)
29. Fabri-Quilt (http://inspiredbyfabric.blogspot.com/)
30. Cherri House (www.cherryhousequilts.com)
Cheers,
Patti
pattispatchwork-blog.com 
Hi, Patti. The Old MacDonald print is really inviting! I too have donated pillowcases to help that total reach 430,300 so far.
Christine from Ontario
The One Million Pillowcase Challenge is a great idea. Thanks for inspiring all of us to participate. Your new fabric is just the right material to use!
Hi Patti, I love your pillowcase’s they are so cute I know you are going to make someone really happy when they get them.
Love the Old MacDonald fabric. I have donated several pillowcases to the cause, and will certainly make more – this fabric is just perfect for them.
The new fabric is interesting and would be fun for a child. Love all 4 of the patterns you used. I would like to make a pillowcase for this. Thanks for the info.
That farm fabric is the cutest I’ve seen. I’ve been restricting my fabric purchases till my stash decreases, but I’m going to have to have some of this! Love It!
These pillowcases are soo cute I am sure that any child would feel blessed to receive one of them.. the Old MacDonald fabric is soo cute..
This new fabric is great! Perfect for children! Your pillow cases are all darling 🙂
I love the colors on the pillowcases, they’re bright and cheery.
pm510
I love this new fabric; what fun.
I would love to try this pattern!!
I come form a farming background – fun print for kids to remember the hard work farms do to bring food to our tables…
The Old MacDonald fabric is the best! Any child would love to fall asleep on that pillow.
Also making pillowcases to donate to women’s shelter. Wirking on at least 4 today and cutting more.
Love the Old MacDonald fabrics and the pieced borders. So cute! Thanks for the chance to win the kits.
I love the farm fabric and the patterns for the cuff of the pillowcases. I have made at least 40 pillowcases fro ConKerr. They are a fast and easy thing to make
Such cute fabric and I love the pillow case idea! What a marvelous way to help people out AND do something creative! 🙂
They are so cute, would love to make my kids some of those!
I LOVE the farm print!! Perfect for the little farmer in my life. Cant wait to use it.
The print and color combination with Pattern 5 is inspiring. Thank you for the gentle nudge in the right direction. YAY! I’m on to pillow cases!
Wow.. how cute are those!!! Love the fabrics and the way they turn out!! Hopefully i will be the lucky winner for the kit 🙂
Love the Old McDonald fabric! Will need to buy some. 🙂
Love the fabric — makes great looking pillowcases!!!!
Great fabric for kid’s pillowcases. Wonderful cause too.
love this, thank you
Love the fabrics chosen and the designs!
That Old Macdonald fabric is ADORABLE!! I have made and donated several pillowcases. I think my daughter would get a kick out of the farm fabric for pillowcases.
Just precious! Donated my first last week and intend to do many more!
Anyone mentioning free fabric to make something, I’m in. I love the designs you have and can’t wait to see if I’m picked. I made pillowcases for almost my entire family last year for Christmas. Not sure what to do this year.
Love Love Love these pillowcases!! I too have donated pillowcases, and think its a Great idea!! Love all the borders you used…..anxious to find out where to find the fabric! Keep up the good work!
Love the pillow cases. My girl scouts are going to start making cases for the challenge and donate them to the Shriners and children’s hospital
That fabric is way cute! It is sure to put a smile on some boy or girl’s face. I recently learned how to make pillowcases, and I would love to make some for this wonderful cause.
Old McDonald is a favorite to sing to my new grandson!! Love the fabric and the pillowcases for sure.
Very cute pullowcases and so generous of you to take the time. I make pillowcases for deployed soldiers.
Your pillowcases are very cute! I really love that Old McDonald fabric. I usually make the tube style pillowcases so that the seams end up enclosed. I should try the pieced band one of these days, I suppose. 🙂
Making pillowcases for charity thanks
The Old MacDonald print is so adorable!! Kids would spend hours looking at all the cute pictures on the fabric. I think it’s wonderful what all of you do to help the children in need. My girlfriend and I each made a pillowcase at the International Quilt Festival in Houston last year and it felt good to contribue to a wonderful cause. Thank you! Lidia from Alberta, Canada
These are adorable! I’d like to make pillowcases to donate. Thanks for the info.
I just love these pillow cases you made! The patterns and fabrics are wonderful!! I just donated 155 cases to the Conkerr Cancer project yesterday! They are SO much fun to make.
Karen Lieberman
vetala13@aol.com
Loved your pillowcases. Have never made one but have been following along on the blog tour.
The new fabric is perfect for the One Million Pillowcase Challenge. You have inspired me to contribute to the Challenge. Thank you!
Adorable! I can just see a small child’s head sleeping on these pillows! One that fights sleep would find it easy to dream the night away on these adorable pillow cases!
Great Fabric! Great Cause! I am not a blogger but rather a regular person who is contributing to the cause and trying to get others to do so as well.
Great job!
Just wanted to thank you for encouraging this wonderful cause. My grandson has been on the receiving end and it is amazing what JOY a simple thing like a pillowcase can bring during those dark hours. BTW, I am in love with the new fabric line.
This is a great challenge!! Anyone that receives one will be very excited. Thank you!!
Love them. Love the print, and such a great idea to donate them where needed
What cute fabric……..Any child would have sweet dreams on this pillowcase!
What cute ideas — I love the variety of hems on the cases.
The pillowcases look wonderful and oh so kid freindly! Looking forward to the fabric line coming out.
How much fun! Just beautiful!
I just signed up to make pillowcases for Hopeful Threads. Can I add those to the tally when they’re done?
I found the pillowcase patterns on allpeoplequilt a few months ago and made cute pillowcases for my own little guy’s bed. He loves them.
If we win the kits, are we required to make the pillowcases and donate them back? Just want to clarify.
These are cool pillow cases. I love the fabric and pieced edging.
Hi Rachell,
Please add to the tally ANY pillowcases made and donated to a charity. And you may use the prize in any way that you wish.
Thank you, Northcott, for supporting so many worthy causes! I love this new fabric for pillowcases! At our quilt retreat, we always make a few pillowcases for donating. It’s a fun activity and we know how helpful it is for these children.
Those made the cutest darn pillowcases I have ever seen. Our guild is making pillowcases for the Crisis Shelter and any other places they are needed in out area.
I’m a farm girl at heart — now living in the mountains, so many of my grands NEED farm pillow cases LOVE THE PATTERNS
Love the pillowcases made with the McDonald fabric. So cute.
I would love to win. What a cute collection and a worthy cause!
The pillowcase challenge is a great idea! Thanks for inspiring us to get involved!
So fun! Great print for the little munchkins!
Love the fabrics and the patterns!
I adore the churn dash. I would have never thought of that.
Hi. Your pillowcases are great! I love the farm print with the green band and red points. Who wouldn’t love any of em. I know whoever gets them will be so happy. Makes you feel good to do for others. Thanks for the chance to win a very pretty kit.
Anne
kittymom7@aol.com
They are so cute…great for kids…I grew up on a farm and miss it every day…
Love the farm print and bands. Gives me some great ideas to help with a very worthwhile cause. Thanks to everyone working across the miles on this project. Makes one feel good to help, doesnʻt it? And. . .a chance at a kit – what more could a gal want???
Hi Patti,
I have made 26 pillowcases & donated them to a local women’s shelter in my city.
I love the ones you’ve made with the farm fabric!
I love the Old McDonald print. The quilt guild I belong to is making pillowcases to donate.
Love the fabric. My little boys would love pillowcases made out of the Old McDonald fabric. Thanks for the chance too win.
Love your pillowcases. The fun McDonald print will warm a little child’s heart. Thanks for sharing.
Love making pillowcases for my grandkids and their parents
I need some of this fabric, have relatives that own a dairy farm, love it
Love the Old MacDonald print. It is so perfect for children, and your pillowcases are very inspirational. I have been making pillowcases for the local hospital for children going into surgery for 2 years now.
I love the Old McDonald fabric. I would love to make pillowcases to donate ad give for gifts. Thanks for giving us the chance to win.
Love the pillowcases! How fun for kids!
What great pillow cases! Kids are going to love the fabric.
The farm print is f a b u l o u s!
Cute fabric! The quilt guild that i belong to has made and donated many pillowcases, it is a wonderful cause.
The pillow cases are really cute. Some one is going to be very happy!
I love the placement of the barn on all of the pillowcases…how cute. Thanks for a chance at winning!
I love the way the accent part is pieced – cute like the fabric
These would be a joy to make. That print makes me smile and the fourth one is my favorite.
Wonderful fabric and patterns. They couldn’t be more perfect for kids.
I have 2 young grandsons and finding appropriate fabric for boys is not always an easy feat. Usually the fabrics are geared more towards girls! We sing ‘Old MacDonald’ in the car, it totally zones out the boys when they are over tired and soothes them to sleep. Here’s to Old MacDonald.
Whether it’s Old Mac Donald, Farmville, or the Farmer in the Dell, it is such fun, comforting Americana fabric. Perfect for the Million Pillowcase Challenge!
Great service with this pillowcase challenge. I have made pillowcases foe sick, elderly shut-ins, and kids in our area.
I’m glad the Million Pillowcase Challenge showed up on Facebook. Great fabric and cool border ideas. I love the Farmer In The Dell. My grandson would love it too.
I love these pillowcases and the main focus fabric–GREAT! We live on a farm so they are really cool but I think if I were lucky enough to win the kit, I would have to donate back. I have donated quite a few already over the last year or year+. They are so fun to make and give away.
Just love all your fabrics! They make wonderful pillowcases!
Such a great cause, we are also participating in charity quilting with at the moment 14 quilts and 3 blankets being sent to Argentina… but we are hoping we will have around 20 by our due date!
I love the prairie point pattern. I used a different pattern for my donated pillowcase. May need to do another. The old MacDonald fabric is wonderful. So fun for all kids of many ages.
SO many good causes to sew for!! I’m working on my Quilts For Kids quilt right now , plus I have 1 , possibly 2 to send with it when it’s finished .. pillow cases MUCH faster 🙂 Both have their place though .. this is a really fun fabric. !!
I love the way you coordinated fabric to pattern!
Great new pillowcase ideas. Love them!
Love the fabric choices!!!!! Beautiful just beautiful! 🙂
That farm fabric makes me smile! Love it! I know that our local abused kids home would appreciate several pillowcases made from it.
I would love to win a kit to help the cause. I will look forward the the arrival of the fabric in the stores. What a great idea.
Betsey
Love the Pillowcase Project. As soon as our church finishes the Quilt of Valor, we are moving on to pillowcases! These photos give me great ideas!
This fabric is so darn cute!!!! I want to make these pillow cases soon! I would be thrilled to win a kit. My fingers are crossed!
I love this challenge and I’ve made many a pillowcase in the past. I would love to won this prize so I could make and donate four more pillowcases!
Would love to win the pillowcase kit. Then stitch up more donation cases for kids.
I love that print and you are donating to such a great cause. I would love to win the kit to make a pillowcase for them! I have made them a few quilts already.
I just love the Old MacDonald fabric and the great look of your cases. The borders look super. All for a great cause, too.
This Old MacDonald fabric is the happiest I’ve seen in quite some time. I have young cousins who live on farms….and I would love to send them pillow cases for Christmas. This is one of the best things I can think of the do with our fabric. My girlfriend has been making pillowcases for five years because her grandson was in the hospital for so long with a terminal illness………it helped her when she suffered his loss.
Love the cheerful farm prints. Beautiful pillowcases!!
You cannot imagine how much your pillow cases and quilts are appreciated. Like a hug that says somebody cares! Thanks to all of you!
Great pillowcases! We have a group that gets together a couple times a month to add to the count. A worthy cause!
Love making pillowcases. U give a lot of different ideas on patterns. Thanks
Those 4 pillowcases will make 4 people very happy! They are darling! I’m inspired and I’m not sure which of the designs I’d like to try first!
My daughter loves cows. This is darling fabric!
The pillowcases are awesome! Any child would love to have them and I’m sure each pillowcase will be well loved.
The pillowcases are amazing! Any child would love to have one. I’m sure all the pillowcases will be deeply appreciated.
Love this material I have 4 small grandsons that would love this.
Thank you for the inspiration! 🙂
I love the Old MacDonald fabric for kids pillows. All of the different borders look great. I can imagine a child pretending to be somewhere else like on that farm… I am inspired to make pillows to contribute to the total counts and reach out to needy , hurting , wonderful kids!
Thank you!
Love these ideas. So cute!!
My grandsons absolutely Love Farm stuff… I am making a Farm quilt for Little Joe I would love to win a pillow quilt to go with it.
These pillowcases are sew cute!
I know some kids (and adults) who are just attached to their favorite pillowcases as some kids are to their “blankies”. Great fabrics, fun to sew and very happy recipients!
I love your pillowcases…SOOOO cute!
your pillowcases will make a few kids and adults happy – great selections of fabrics! Wonderful dreams they would make.
Had the opportunity to see you last night at the Kindred hearts quilt guild. Thanks for coming – it was fabulous! loved what you have done with the fabrics, all the quilts were awesome but my favorite was the Red and Whie Shashiko – it was gorgeous! Thanks for all the great incentive!
Loved some of the fabrics on your borders too, love big and bold!
Patti I received the kit of pillowcases and fabric. Our Guild will be so happy to donate them to the local Crisis Shelter and to make more from the fabrics I won and you sent.Thanks and God Bless.
Rhonda in ND