In "Handmade Living," Lotta Jansdotter writes that Scandinavian style is all about simplicity, functionality and unpretentious classic forms. When she grew up she was surrounded by practical furnishings and timeless designs. In this piece adapted from her book (with an accompanying stencil pattern) you'll notice that upbringing continues to serve her well: I like to have some really big, over-sized pillows on the bed to lie back on when I am reading. For these, I had found some plain white twenty-four-inch pillowcases, and I created a simple stencil design for them. This is a great project you can start and complete in one evening. It’s easiest to print on cotton or linen. Keep the layout easy, and don’t be afraid to play around with a two-color print.