Journal covers

15 years ago

I just made a couple journal covers as birthday presents for co-workers and was pleased with the way they turned out. I didn't have a pattern but it was easy; this would work for any type of book cover. In these I used small, blank-page journals from the book store (3 in a package for $8). It would be nice for a project journal, Christmas card lists, address book, vacation journal, etc. The fabric is less than one fat quarter (2 pieces 9"x16.5"), a bit of quilt batting, and some beads. I think I'll be making lots more of these for gifts and I'm sure the embellishments will get grander as I go!

Only the front is quilted. The back is flat to making writing in the journal easier. Can you see the beads on the page markers? The one on the tropical print is a little glass turtle.

Kate

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redpenny
15 years ago
love them very nice!
Red
grammyp
15 years ago
Nice, love the green fabric.

beverly
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geezerfolks_SharonG_FL
15 years ago
Nice idea, Solstice. I like the tropical looking one. @:)

SharonG/FL
love2sew
15 years ago
Love both of these and you have added such nice finishing touches with the bead and page markers. These will be loved gifts.
Jean
day2day
15 years ago
So,so pretty.I'd love to receive one of those. They'll make great gifts.
~Geraldine
deannabsd
15 years ago
What a nice idea and so pretty. They would be a great gift for those special friends that you want to remember but aren't exchanging gifts this year. Deanna
rosajoe_gw
15 years ago
They are gorgeous Kate. This would be a great idea for me to practice free motion qilting, yours looks great on the journals.
Rosa
nana24
15 years ago
Kate,
I really like your journal covers. They are quite impressive. My DH past as I had them on the screen and said WOW. Your free motion quilting and your imbellishments are both great.

TFS
Sally
solstice98
Original Author
15 years ago
Thank you for all the nice comments! I really enjoyed making these and will be doing more. It is a great way to practice free motion quilting designs on a small enough scale so you don't mess it up too badly! LOL