Sew a Smile with Pillowcases!

Make a handmade pillowcase to wrap children in care, color, and comfort during their stay at Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan. Ryan’s Case for Smiles Grand Rapids Chapter delivers pillowcases to Ronald McDonald House Charities West Michigan. Since 2007, Ryan’s Case for Smiles has delivered over 3 million pillowcases worldwide, bringing comfort and cheer to children and families facing medical challenges.

What You’ll Need:

• 100% cotton fabric (bright, cheerful designs; flannel accepted too)
• Avoid glitter, skulls, and heavy solid flannels (they wear quickly)
• Use caution with red fabrics as they may bleed; Use a Color Catcher during pre-wash
• Follow the “Hot Dog” pillowcase method instructions

Drop-off Locations:

• Attic Window Quilt Shop (Comstock Park, MI)
• Calliope Quilts (Grandville, MI)
• Lemon Quilts (Caledonia, MI)
• Seams Sewing and Mercantile (Lansing, MI)
• Seams Sewing and Mercantile (Kalamazoo, MI)

Join us in reaching our 2025 goal of 500 pillowcases and spreading joy one pillowcase at a time. Don’t forget to take pictures of your beautiful pillowcases! Share them on social media with #CaseforSmiles and inspire others to join.