Don't despair. Your friend is gonna love them! It is difficult embroidering fine designs on pillowcases without them puckering after washing. If using thin stabilizer you get puckers if using thick stabilizer you get stiff pillowcases. Oh, the joy of embroidering :) I think that your friend is very lucky to have you as a friend!

She is going to love them! When her head hits the pillow , her only thoughts will be what a great friend you are! Sweet dreams.

Lovely pillowcases! Very nice gift!

Lovely work - so sorry to hear the fabric wasn't what you wanted.

They look fine,Sarah. Your thoughtfulness, and presentation, will be appreciated.

Very nice gift

I think it's lovely...love the heirloom corner design you came up with!

It is very pretty! Do not be so hard on yourself. I am sure your friend will love your work!

this is very nice Sarah, don't be so hard on yourself, they look great
hugs
Michelle

I agree with Michelle Sarah, we as embroiderer's are a picky bunch LOL but this set is lovely & I am sure your friend will love them!~hugs~

Sarah they look fine. I was asked to stitch on a Oxford pillowcase but as yet have not taken up the challenge. A one day project... I am sure your friend will be delighted with your efforts

Lovely job and the fabric .... looks great also. I know few people that could hug a pillow to squishy flat with tons of wrinkles in nothing flat . So this looks very elegant. I love your added ribbon too.

Awesome really pretty ,great work you have done hugs

I think they look great, what exactly was the disappointment in the fabric, Sarah? Did it loose its sheen when you washed it?Lillian

Thanks for sharing, airyfairy! I'd never heard of these types of cases, they are quite lovely and I learned something new. I think they are fantastic. :-)

Gorgeous

I think they look beautiful!

I understand how you feel about post wash appearances. I bought a bunch of beautiful colors kitchen towels. When I washed them to get the stabilizer out, they all faded so badly that even I would not have them in my kitchen. They are in the garage now. This really is well done considering you were working on two layers of fabric.

When we buy new, they do have all sorts of sizing stuff on them You might try ironing them with Best Press. That usually spruces up the finish pretty well for me. Sometimes I do them twice with it.

Sarah don't be so hard on yourself the have turned out beautifully, and I think all Oxford Pillowcases need ironing and starching each time they're washed if your into that, but you have made a wonderful gift for her that she will cherish.. Marian

I think they look great.