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I made a set of pillowcases for a very dear friend who I have always associated with the colour yellow. I knew I had to source some Nani Iro fabric especially, to make sure they were really soft and light. (I bought it from my local shop Stitchbird).

S.J.E has recently had a baby and I thought she'd be spending more time in bed, feeding and reading, and (hopefully/sometimes?) sleeping… 

The fabric is Nani Iro – En Garden – Road Michi double gauze cotton on the front, and a vintage grid-patterned cotton on the back.

Here is my simple pillowcase pattern, in case you want to make some for gifts too.

I like how utilitarian these are – anyone who has a bed needs pillowcases. Sewing them up in a really nice fabric makes them into a special gift.

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I have borrowed Lena Corwin's book Made by Hand from the library a few times now – and have now bought my own copy! It's a beautiful book, and I'm currently feeling inspired to make the dress and knitted socks (patterns by Jenny Gordy) and make a braided rug from old t-shirts. That's my goal for the new year.