American Patchwork & Quilting – October 2019

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Make a pillowcase.

ke i ere ce.

For people who love to sew or quilt, it’s so easy to

lift spirits and provide comfort to hospitalized kids,

homeless families, and others in need. Simply join

American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine’s 1 Million

Pillowcase Challenge and make and donate one,

two, or more pillowcases. You’ll make a difference

with every pillowcase you donate.

Join the movement today. Find complete details,

download free patterns, and be sure to record your

donations online at:

#millionpillowcasechallenge

How you’re making a difference

Nine Patch Quilt & Fabrics in Nevada, Missouri, started making

pillowcases in 2010 for the Heartland Behavioral Center, an in-house care

center for children. The shop initially donated 151 pillowcases, which were

such a big hit with the kids that the center requested more. While the

volunteers were eager to sew more pillowcases, their fabric stashes were

depleted. In response, the Heartland administration approved a budget

of $6 per pillowcase for fabrics and supplies. Shop owner Erica Skouby

keeps to that amount in making pillowcase kits through a combination

of thrifty shopping and donations. Volunteers in the community

assemble the kits into pillowcases. To date, the center has received 1,345

homemade pillowcases.

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