I am in the midst of moving, so I have been away from the blogging world and I have missed it!
I won’t be finished with the moving process (packing, cleaning, unpacking, cleaning) until 2 weeks from now.
I thought I’d share a notebook cover I made not long ago. It went very quickly and it was fun.
For more examples of notebook or journal covers, see HERE.
I wanted something practical but also pretty…
It’s great to have it with me whether I need to take notes or to refer to notes.
Here’s what the front outside looks like. I used three different fabrics, …really just pieces that I had left over from other projects. I liked how they looked together.
As you can see, I added some lace, a button, and an elastic closure.
Some of the lace I used was left-over from my daughter’s wedding dress. … Sigh….
It was a tiny piece but I wanted something special like that to give it some sentimental value.
This is the inside without the notebook in it. I put in a red ribbon so I could find my place quickly.
I just hate when I can’t find my place, don’t you?
I added a small long pocket on the inside front for a pen and a highlighter,
and in the back I added a cute, small pocket for little notebooks, bookmarks,
or some chocolate or gum. That’s always a nice surprise. 🙂
Here’s the outside open so you can see the whole thing.
It’s nice to have something personal, …it makes me want to write in it.
Sometimes I sit and write in the mornings, just jotting down my thoughts.
It goes perfectly with a nice, hot cup of tea.
Happy Sewing! ..Happy Writing!
Daisy
That is really lovely!
Thanks so much, it’s always fun to sew a quick project. It’s actually therapeutic for me!
Very pretty, and the crocheted pineapple table dollie. http://projectsbyMtetat.wordpress.com
I got that doily at a thrift store… I look for them in antique stores but usually thrift stores have better prices.
Some do have pretty good things at reasonable prices. Is there a name? I do go to the Salvatore Army, and one by the name Unique Thrift. Once a week you get 25% extra off you total. Thanks for stopping by my blog and clicking Like. Mtetar
That is so pretty and elegant looking. Nice photo of this lovely scene too.
Thank you so much for stopping by! Hope you’ll come again.
I love your notebook. Practical and very pretty too! I’m in the middle of moving my parents to another house so I know what you are going through. Little time for blogging or crafting 🙂 I hope your move goes smoothly. Avis x
Thanks! The whole process is so exhausting, I’ll be glad when it’s over and I can rest up …so then I can figure out where I’m going to put everything, what color curtains I’m going to sew for the living room, what color we should paint the walls of the dining area, how I’m going to fit both an office and a guest room in a tiny space . . . . . .
That is an especially beautiful cover and will be used a lot, I know.
Lillian
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Thanks, Lillian! You’re always so kind 🙂
Thank you for giving us ideas. This was so sweet .. I loved it! God bless you, inspiring one!
Aw, that’s so kind of you to say! Thank you! …and blessings to you as well! 🙂
How beautiful, and so clever to make a cover instead of having to buy fancy notebooks! Gotta get my sewing machine out of the box…
The nice think about these is that once your notebook is full, you can just pull it out and replace it with a new one. Have fun sewing! 🙂
The cover is lovely and so inviting. I can see how it motivates you to write.
Thank you, Sheryl! Now, I wonder if my granddaughter will be blogging about my journal entries a hundred years from now! 🙂 I so enjoy your blog. It always makes me smile and it’s fun to read about your grandmother and life during that time.
What fun! These would make great birthday presents for friends through the year. thanks for the post!
Thank you, Rhonda! These make great gifts… I’ve made them for several friends and they have really enjoyed using them.
Daisy, I have made myself one of these but I like yours better. The little extras you did are wonderful! Now I want to make a new one… mine is a few years old.
Blessings ~ Wendy
I’m so glad you feel encouraged to make a new one – that’s always fun! This one I made for myself — I’ve made so many for friends & family but didn’t have one of my own, so I thought it was about time. It doesn’t take long, and for me, these small projects are therapeutic …in the sense that I have fun choosing the fabrics, the little laces & buttons, and spending some time “creating” something that’s useful, pretty, and fun to use. How about using those fabrics you told me you got for Christmas! haha 🙂
Daisy, I have a borderline hoarder’s collection of fabrics… It will probably happen when the strap on the cover finally wears through. It’s getting close. 😉
That’s lovely and a great way to enjoy the lace with memories, I keep meaning to make myself something like this. I’ve just moved house too (unpacking now), good luck with your move!
Thank you! Enjoy your new place and hope you get to make something new soon. 🙂
This is so pretty! I can’t wait until I have time to make one. I pray your moving process goes as smoothly as possible.
Thank you so much! I so appreciate your prayers!!
Hello from Vienna, Austria. I love your pictures! This book cover is an eyecatcher.
Hi!! I’ve always wanted to visit Austria. So happy you stopped by for a visit. Hope you visit soon again! 🙂
I don’t know how to sew, but I definitely want to learn after reading this post! 🙂
It’s easier than you think and lots of fun 🙂