A pair of these pillowcases were stitched for my daughter’s birthday, which is this week. She loves pretty linens and monograms, just like her mother, so this pair of pillow slips should please her.
The “C” monogram is from Martha Pullen’s 2002 Embroidery Club collection. I chose this style because of its angular lines, a nice contrast to all the swirls of the embroidery below. Years ago, I attended a quilting workshop at which the instructor casually threw out this tip. She mentioned that when piecing with geometric shapes, she likes to quilt with curves. Conversely, she thought that curved pieces look best with rectolinear quilting. I’ve never regretted following her advice for quilts and frequently have applied it to embroidery designs. Continue reading
