17 May, 2012

A Pillow Pallet

My daughter-in-law called me on Saturday morning to ask if I had ever made a pillow pallet. Made one? I didn't even know what it was! She explained that it was like one giant pillowcase into which you can slide multiple pillows, for little ones to sleep upon the floor... or, in this case, to provide protection for a little one who thinks he's very big in the event he rolls out of his now open-concept crib. For some reason I thought the pillowcase would hold the pillows end to end! It's a good thing she sent a web link with a tutorial. What did we ever do without online tutorials? She provided the pillows and a sheet from which to make the cover.  I easily constructed the pallet on Monday night, even managed to add an interior flap to fold over and conceal the pillows after they're inserted. The pillows come right out and the cover is washable. It all turned out perfectly, the happy customer is shown below. When the pillow pallet is not in use it slides right under the bed, such clever idea!
Life is Good!

14 comments:

quiltkeemosabe said...

I had seen these on Pinterest. For some reason I thought they were 3 pillowcases sewn together and then the pillows inserted. I thought it would be such a great idea for sleepovers, etc. Looks like it works out great for little guys too. Nana can do anything!!!

Salem Stitcher said...

So cool! I saw it on pinterest too and thought it would be great for my nephews. I might have to do four pillowa for Hampton. He's getting so tall!

Impera Magna said...

Great job... and the perfect use for those things. I've seen them used for sleep-over beds...

Quiltdivajulie said...

Online tutorials are a fabulous source of ideas and useful information. Congrats to the BIG boy!!!

LizA. said...

What a clever idea! Good thing he has a grandma that can create such things when needed....

Paula, the quilter said...

Oooo. Like!

Nane said...

I may need one of these soon...our twin beds are kind of high and this may be the ticket when we transition from the baby bed to a big kid bed. Love the just stick it under idea too because I just ordered dust ruffles that actually reach the ground!

Karen Newman Fridy said...

Oh my goodness...who is growing up too fast!? So sweet...love his room too.

Carrie P. said...

never heard of that either. pretty cool

leigh anna said...

that little boy who thinks he's very big looks so stinking grown (and cute) in his big boy bed with his mmmmmo slippers on.
i sure do love him!
thank you for making the pillow pallet. it is PERFECT!

Charleen said...

He looks so cute posing with the new setup. And what a great idea - I'll be making a few of these for sure!

barbara woods said...

i didn't know either so now i do thank you

lindsey said...

Brilliant idea!

Purple Quilter Queen said...

What a great idea! I'm about to convert my 3 yr old's crib to a toddler bed too and this would be great to have if he rolls out of bed. thx! Jenn