With the exception of one item, this finish was from a few weeks ago. Traditionally, we exchange happies (small gifts, just because) at our Gruber's retreat. This year I made journal covers using Rachel's tutorial. I love the fact that you can pull from scraps, cut into a favorite fabric, use an orphan block, piece together selvages and customize the cover with the recipient in mind. I did all of the above!
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| made in Montana |
All of the above covers were made while vacationing in Montana. When I arrived in Minnesota, I bought the composition books to go inside. This allowed more fabric in my suitcase without worrying about that pesky weight limit. You can use any type of composition book, but I like to use the graph paper version. Quilters love graph paper for sketching out ideas!
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| scrappy 36 patch block |
I paired each composition book and cover with a fat quarter of Florida flamingo fabric. Before you ask, it's designed by The Quilted Fish for Riley Blake.
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| cowboy-themed log cabin |
The above cover combines linen, scraps of cowboy fabric from a past project and new "scraps" of Cotton and Steel.
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| Cotton and Steel version |
More Cotton and Steel was used to make this journal cover.
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| Liberty of London four patch |
I cut into my Liberty of London stash to make three of the journals.
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| Liberty of London strip |
This one features one strip of Liberty of London inserted into linen. I don't have a picture showing the inside which uses fabric my daughter-in-law brought back from Paris that coordinates perfectly.
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| another Liberty of London |
One more with Liberty of London and Weave by Moda.
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| Anna Maria Horner themed |
This composition cover is for my Anna Maria Horner loving friend.
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| Cotton and Steel selvages |
I would buy Cotton and Steel for their selvages alone! I made this journal cover with the selvages before using the fabrics in any projects. I must admit it was hard to part with these clever selvages. Must.buy.more!
My sister was unable to attend this year's retreat. Being the procrastinator I am, her journal was just made yesterday ;-))) Sorry Michelle, the QuiltCon pencil is not included!
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| That's a tiger....not a cat in the center |
My sister was unable to attend this year's retreat. Being the procrastinator I am, her journal was just made yesterday ;-))) Sorry Michelle, the QuiltCon pencil is not included!
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| remembered the label |
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Thanks for stopping by and happy stitching,
Wow....each cover is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThese journal covers are just awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteSo fun! I'll bet I know who got the selvedge s : )
ReplyDeletevery cool, I'm going to have to make some of those!!!
ReplyDeleteLove them! And I love the graph paper too. I'll have to post a pic of a cover my friend Helen made- always on my list of things to try making. Just not enough time in the day to do everything!!:D
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift idea for you retreat buddies. The flamingo fabric was a great addition for them to remember you by.
ReplyDeleteThe journal cover is a lovely gift, and I'm impressed that you made so many of them! I'm sure they're appreciated. And that Lula Magnolia fabric, with the flamingoes... it's great, isn't it? I bought most of the line and will definitely be using it. It's the perfect "from Florida" fabric. You did very well.
ReplyDeleteI need to make myself a notebook cover. Yours are so nice and how great to get them done while on vacation.
ReplyDeleteGreat journal covers! I love using them and I think they make fab gifts. Your retreat buddies will love them!
ReplyDeleteLove Love LOVE my journal cover with all those amazing selvages. Thanks, Rene'. You are such a precious friend.
ReplyDeleteMy journal cover is amazing Rene'! The lovely Liberty on the cover helps me dream about what I will make one day with Liberty and I've haven't had a graph paper notebook since high school. Starting to plan! Thank you friend.
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