I was thinking of how much I still my children love to sleep with stuffed animals...sometimes so many that there's hardly enough room on the bed for them. I was also thinking of how I wanted to make a few homemade gifts for my nephew for his birthday even though this will be a belated gift. So that got me thinking...
... I came up with a pillowcase with a pocket. Not a new idea, I'm sure. But a fun little one. The pocket is big enough to hold a stuffed animal or animals (small ones) or a Bionicle or something else.
The pillowcase is longer than the standard size so that the sleeping 'friend' will not disturb the sleeper.
Doesn't he look snuggly & cozy?
My 8 year old tried it out...now he wants one. And his bigger brother too. I think I'll try adding a tooth fairy pocket to the next one or maybe a pocket on each side so that when you flip the pillow over or around, the pocket's where you want it to be.
Very cute idea and beautiful execution! I love your choice of fabrics ;) I think "grown ups" would like it, too, to keep tissues or an extra pair of socks for cold nights!
Posted by: Cami | March 14, 2009 at 08:09 PM
This is great! Was it a pattern or your own genius? My girls would love it! (Although I would need to add about 10 pockets each...!)
Posted by: Kristen | March 14, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Ack!!!! What an awesome idea!!! I'm going to have to copy you because my little one often wakes up at night because he can't find his baby! This is soooo great Ellen!
Posted by: regina | March 14, 2009 at 10:39 PM
These are just wonderful..I am thinking about one for me with some lavender sachet in the little pocket. Sweet and fantastic, Ellen.
Posted by: ellen kelley | March 14, 2009 at 11:09 PM
what a great idea!!
a great idea for my little one.
*found you through a friend to knit with
I'm enjoying your blog.
Posted by: kristyn | March 14, 2009 at 11:10 PM
What a fabulous idea! My children sleep with way too many of these things!
Posted by: lina | March 15, 2009 at 08:01 AM
That is such a great idea! Maybe THAT will keep the favorite stuffed animal from falling out of bed in the night! :o)
Posted by: angela | March 15, 2009 at 09:19 AM
Great execution Ellen!
Posted by: Jennifer Becker | March 19, 2009 at 08:14 PM
This is adorable...I have a little guy who would love a pillowcase for his buddy! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Lisa Q | March 20, 2009 at 08:00 AM
hey, great idea! i'm always nervous that otis will spend his time playing instead of sleeping, but i'm slowly learning to let go and let him be. he would definitely love something like this for his treasures.
Posted by: shisomama | March 27, 2009 at 05:56 PM