On The Edge...

No. I'm not on the edge of insanity.  Well, maybe I am, but I'm referencing a different kind of edge right now. Yeah, baby, I am talking about crocheting on the edge of a pillowcase. 

I love how this looks.  I have Beata from Rose Hip to thank for the amazing inspiration.  I haven't been this obsessed excited about creating something lovely for a long time.  Thanks, Beata.

I've decided to host a little pillowcase-crochet-along called  On The Edge... Can you play? 

 

On The Edge... will work like this: 

Week 1: Getting the Goods--This week we will be gathering supplies. 

Week 2: Stitching up a Storm--We will sew a pillowcase with a flap that hides the end of your pillow. 

Week 3: A Firm Foundation--This week we will prepare the pillowcase for edging. 

Week 4: On the Edge--We will crochet the scallop pattern and post to Flickr (We'll see if I can actually get a group set up.) 

Sounds like fun. Don't you think? Even if you don't crochet, you should give this a try. I will include links on how to do the crochet stitches and recommend resources for beginners. I didn't crochet much beyond a simple chain until a few weeks ago. Really. It's not that hard. You can do it!

Here's what you need to do if you would like to join me...

 

1. Leave a comment telling me you want to play. 
2. Grab the On the Edge...button from my sidebar and post it on your blog if you have one. I hope the button works. I am trying to make friends with Photoshop Elements and HTML. They're prickly personalities, for sure. I just know I will love them once I get to know them, though. 
3. Watch for the Week 1 post next Monday, March 1st. 

 See? Easy. I hope you can play. 

XOXO~ Cassie

Comments

[Robin Brown]

I'm in...don't have a blog to put the button on though.
Last week I mentioned to thimbleanna that I was making some pillowcases and I wondered why she was so interested to see what I was up to...this just adds lots of icing on the cake. The one I made had wonderful rich acorn fabric, trim, and finished end so I'm going to do this one in brighter colors...we must all be gathered together by some love of beautiful old linens, embroidered or crocheted.
Can't wait to get started, Robin

[Kathie Price]

These pillowcases just scream "cottage". Would love to join your group and make these for my 9 granddaughters Thanks for the opportunity to learn a new project.
Kathie

[tessa.chaplin@fusion.com.au]

I'm up for some fun with this - I have shown my daughter and she wants the first one!

[Karla Mc Murrin]

I want to play too!! I can sew, I can crochet, and I sure can use a framework to finish a project. LOVE the pictures. Thank you for the inspiration, and thank you to Thimbleanna for connecting me to you.

[Christy]

I'm definitely in. I already have my yarn and fabric picked out. You did a beautiful job!

[mrs. Doodle]

When you said you were going to figure this out a couple of weeks ago... I thought wow that is so pretty and I so wish I could do that. I mean imagine how cute my pillowcases would be if they looked like that. THANK YOU for sharing with us how to do it. I am a little nervous because I am not a super crocheter but I am going to try.

[Busybeebe]

I'm game! I can always use one more project by my chair.

[Kristy James]

I love the pillowcases, but don't know the first thing about crochet. I don't even have a crochet hook. I would love to learn, is it very difficult?

[Sophie]

Ooh, yeah, yeah! I want to play!! Count me in.

[Jaimi_C]

I would love to join in! I have no experince but it will be fun to learn and try! Can't wait!

[sharon]

I'd love to play along. Now to figure out how to get that button on my sidebar. I am not good at that part. Let me give it a try.
Love the pillow case and the crocheting.

[Jeannie]

Well, I've made pillowcases so I can handle that part. But the crochet I'll need to learn. I'll play along.

[Sharrieboberry]

Oh those are lovely! Sign me up--I have some pillowcase-worthy fabric around here somewhere!

[Lara]

Yes, I'd love to play too! Crochet and pillowcases, what a delightful combination. Looking forward to it, and managed to snag the button!

[Gina E]

I'll play! Looks like a fun and quick project!

[Patty]

Looks like fun, count me in!

[shelly]

These are just beautiful! I don't need to add another project of my long list right now but how can I resist? Can't wait!

[Susan O.]

I am IN! Can't wait to get started!

[Maryann]

Oh absolutly fabulous. I can hardly wait.

[Barbara]

I want to play!!!!

[Rhonda]

This play-along is just exactly what I need! I'm in!!

[Cathy McMann]

I'd like to try this. It has been ages since I crocheted anything but the pillowcases are so pretty.

[Pamela McErlane]

I want to play, love the pillowcases.

[Angel]

I'd really like to join. I want to learn to do cute crochet lace trim. Maybe I can do the pillowcase as a gift for my mom. We already have nice pillowcases for our bed.

[Kristen]

I would love to be able to join.

[Tama]

I shall play :D
Crochet I can do; I want to learn to sew the pillowcases, lol!

[Jane]

OH yeah!! lets do this.

[celia]

I want to play, I want to play, I want to play, I want to play!!!!!! lol...

[Michele]

Please sign me up!

[Heidi S.]

Oh, Yes! I am so in. I love these.

[Pam]

I'd love to play! Thank you.

[Jenny Fish]

Okay I am going to try to play. I have a fundraiser to sew for this week so I may get a little behind.
But sounds like fun! THIS is exactly one of the things I have been wanting to learn to do crocheting.

[Jenny Fish]

I am going to grab your pic just to see if my readers want to play along. I hope that is okay???? Sorry if it is not I will take it off.

[Jan]

I would love to play. Think these pillow cases are soooo cute!

[Susan Reed]

Hi Cassie,
I want to do this pillow case project with you. They are beautiful! Please include me in.
Susan Reed

[Roslyn Mitchell]

I would love to join the the Crochet Along, please include me.
I think the Pillow cases are adorable.

[Denise]

Count me in!

[Lisa]

So excited to have found this! I love those pillow cases on Rose Hip! What's next?

[Debbie]

Me too! I want to join and make some beautiful pillow cases.
Debbie

[brigita]

is it monday yet?????????

[Kristen]

I tried to resist - really I did, but these yummy pillowcases are haunting me. So I'm off to dig out my crochet hooks. I'm in. My first SAL ever! Thanks for sharing.

[Missie]

I am so excited about this. I have been wanting to try crochet edging for awhile.

I am a crocheter, but an not a machine stitcher. I am really excited to give a pillowcase a try. I figure it shouldn't be too hard to mess up. :)

[Lisa Mathis]

I'm IN!!!! Late but not out. I love, love, love those pillowcases and I bought a crochet hook a few weeks ago! Yippee! I'm so glad to have people to learn with.

[Laura, Catherine, Sarah, & Madelyn]

Gorgeous pillowcases! My three daughters and I are excited to play along! They're going to be so excited when they get home from school and see your first lesson is already up! We've invited another friend (by sharing a link to your site via e-mail), since we don't have a blog site ourselves.

[Kim Walus]

I'd still like to play along if it's not too late. I bought the book today that you recommended and everything else too so, I'm ready to go. Thanks for doing this crochet along.

[Ruhammie]

Fun!! I'm in! I'm going to be using my stash since I'm also in the 2010 Destash-Along. Woo hoo!

[Victory]

I love these pillowcases! I may just have to watch the SAL as I'm moving soon. How do you punch holes in the fabric for the crochet?

[Sue H.]

I hope I can still join...I'd love to learn how to crochet pillowcase edging.

[Joey Snow]

I hope its not too late for me to join. I can catch up this week by gathering my supplies. Oh, please, oh, please, don't let it be too late?!!!

[Nancy Mangel]

I'd love to join up - good chance to practice my crochet skills