Back in October I got to share my Message Pillow Cases at
Today I get to share it with you here on my blog…
Every Christmas I make a pillow case for each of my kids.
This year I decided to add some fun EXCHANGEABLE pockets to them and give the pillows away in the last day of October.
I can’t believe November is here and Thanksgiving is just around the corner!
WHERE DID THE YEAR GO?
Anyways, during this month me and my sweet husband will be filling up those pockets with notes that express
why we are grateful for each of our children individually.
Do you have any special traditions that you do during the month of November?
Here is the TUTORIAL:
Materials.
All you need for this project is fabric, felt, scissors, embellishments of your choice and a glue gun.
{ FIRST }
Make the pillow case. I did mine using as a pattern another pillow case.
If you have a pillow case you love just skip this step.
{ SECOND }
Cat the length of a 9×12 piece of felt in half and then fold it in half again to make a pocket.
{ THIRD }
Trace the shapes of the themes of your pockets in the fabric and cut them out.
I thought it would be fun to change the pocket during the year accordingly to the seasons and special occasions. I made a little pattern for you just in case you need some help with the shapes.
{ click on the picture for the original size }
So I ended cutting a Christmas Tree, a little bird for Easter, a cupcake for birthdays and a heart for Valentines and Thanksgiving {have a thankful ♥}
Some other great ideas could include a tooth for the Tooth Fairy,or an apple for Back to School…
The possibilities are endless…
{ FOURTH }
Attach the shapes to the pockets…. Time to sew!
{ FIFTH }
Get creative, show your taste and decorate your pockets…
I used buttons, ribbon and yarn for mine.
…I think the little bird is my favorite 
{ SIXTH }
Close the pocket.
I used thin yarn to stitch both sides of the pocket together.
{ DO NOT CLOSE THE POCKET UNTIL YOU ARE DONE WITH THE EMBELLISHMENTS}
{ SEVENTH }
Add Velcro dots to the back of the pockets and to the pillow.
YOU ARE DONE!
Now all you have left is to fill up those pockets with best wishes, love notes,
inspiring thoughts, yummy treats and sweet dreams…
… Happy Friday!
Besos!
me
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Hello. splendid job. I did not imagine this. This is a excellent story. Thanks!
Love this. Just gave my granddaughter 2 pillowcases I made to match her quilt. Need to get it back so I can add this cute pocket.
What a great idea. I love how special this can make each kid feel. I pinned it and will definitely get to it soon!
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Letting you know that I am mentioning these little beauties in my post tomorrow at Hating Martha. And…I am going to do a spin on these for Christmas gifts(a little closer to Christmas) turning them into Tooth Fairy pillowcases…I was wondering if you have done something like that yet? And how they turned out?
Thank you for letting me know.
One of the pockets I have for my kids is a tooth… So darn cute!
We love them!
I came across your site via House of Hepwworth (shout out to her!!). I love, love, love your site and this beautiful idea! What a sweet tradition to start! Makes me heart happy!
Thank you so much for stopping by and welcome to The 36th Avenue!
What a precious idea!
Thank you Amy!
What a sweet idea! Love it!
Thanks for sharing!
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This is just about the sweetest thing EVER. Love it. I’m trying to do mostly homemade gifts this year and these would be so sweet for my niece and nephew, as well as my own kids. Thank you so much for sharing.
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Mindy, I love your name.
My little one’s name in Mindi but we call her Mimi.
Thank you my love for such a sweet comment.
You have a beautiful blog. So visually appealing and great projects. I am your newest follower. Found you on Serenity Now!
Samantha,
Thank you so much and welcome to The 36th AVENUE!
LOVE! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!
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Came across your blog yesterday and have to say I’m really enjoying it! The pillow pockets is such a cute idea! My husband and I got married this year and we get really excited thinking about the traditions we want to have in our family. Thanks for the great idea.
Blessings!
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Absolutely adorable!
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I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT, I LOVE IT! And I am BLOWN AWAY by such a sentiment as a pocket to open from your parents with oodles of blessing stuffed in there! My word, what a cherished memory and legacy you are imprinting on their hearts! Not only is this adorable but completely touching. Did I mention I LOVE IT?