Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Start a Family Tradition - Make Pillowcases!

Would you like to start a new family tradition? Would you like something to do at your family gatherings? How about making pillowcases?


Jenny, of Chanhassen, and 12 of her family members made pillowcases last year during the holidays. The family included Jenny's Grandma(93), her parents, Jenny's sister and her husband, and their boys (ages 9,11, 13, & 15) and last but not least - Jenny and her husband, and their two kids (ages 13 & 16)! They made 26 beautiful pillowcases.



Danny, the youngest, was one of the photographers. He took his job very seriously and enjoyed himself at the same time. They made pillowcases and borders separately. They laid them out on the ping pong table and everyone, from youngest to oldest, had the opportunity to choose a case and border to go together. Many of the pillowcases ended up with names, such as, "Cam-inals" (camo and animals) and "Cotton Candy."



What a fantastic idea, great family project, and wonderful way to celebrate the holidays!