Patchwork Cover

April 28, 2017 by adaisygarden

There are so many cute things we can make with just a bunch of little pieces of fabric sewn together.

This is a little patchwork cover I made for my daughter to keep her hand-lettering sketch book in.

I sewed a little piece of elastic ribbon to the back so that it could wrap around the button on the front and form a closure.

Here’s a view of the whole thing.

All I did was sew together 2 1/2 inch squares (a mini charm pack), from the Farmhouse collection by Figtree & Co, for Moda. There’s 42 squares in each pack so I had some leftover squares for another little project.

I bought the fabric from Missouri Star Quilt Co, where I buy most of my pre-cuts. If you enjoy quilting or sewing, you should definitely check out their daily deal! It’s a great bargain and sometimes they have a special sale where they offer multiple “daily deals”. Their website is Missouri Quilt Co.

I like this group of fabrics! They are so cheerful and colorful.

For the quilting, I used one of the stitches on my machine – it’s curvy and adds a little more interest than just straight stitching. It’s also easier for me, since I’m not too practiced with machine quilting.

On the inside, I put pockets on each side so she could keep her rulers, pens, and markers in there. I wanted a little more color in there so I added two squares on each side.

After I sewed the elastic ribbon onto the back, I went ahead and sewed a tiny button on top so it would look pretty and the stitches wouldn’t show.

For the closure, a shiny button with pretty “diamond” stones.

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I love projects like these that I can finish in one day.

Working with these fabrics is fun and it made me smile seeing the pretty prints and words.

What projects have you been working on lately? Can you believe we are already at the end of April?? I’m thinking I better plan ahead for Christmas gifts now if I want to finish them in time.

Have a great weekend and happy sewing!

Daisy

Posted in Crafts, Gifts, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged Book Cover, Crafts, Fabric, Gifts, Handmade Gifts, Journal cover, Notebook cover, Quilting, Sewing | 19 Comments

19 Responses

on April 28, 2017 at 11:17 am | Reply alphabetstory

I have to use up my scraps in this way. Thanks for the tutorial.
- on May 2, 2017 at 4:06 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  It’s a good way to make a pretty gift and use up scraps 😊
on April 28, 2017 at 2:29 pm | Reply quilt32

This is wonderful and you can customize the cover so far as size, number of pockets, etc. Great job.
- on May 2, 2017 at 4:05 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Yes, the size really depends on your notebook. I just measured an inch bigger all the way around and that was it. I just love making these covers because you can be as creative as you want, add lace or buttons, embroidery, pearls, whatever you like so that it turns out differently each time.
on April 28, 2017 at 7:28 pm | Reply Laura

I love this, Daisy! I especially love the pockets! Great way to use small pieces of fabric!
- on May 2, 2017 at 4:03 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Pockets add so much to any project. My daughter has really used this and it’s made it easier for her to do her hand lettering projects.
on April 28, 2017 at 11:30 pm | Reply Camie

Love! 💖
- on May 2, 2017 at 4:01 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Thanks for stopping by 😊
on April 29, 2017 at 6:10 am | Reply KerryCan

That’s a really great project to use up scraps AND be so pretty!
- on May 2, 2017 at 4:01 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  It’s done quickly and is a practical gift, so that’s a plus!
on April 29, 2017 at 10:08 am | Reply Tami

What a cute little project! I love the fabric patterns!! 😀
- on May 2, 2017 at 4:00 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  This fabric was so much fun to work with! I have more that I’m looking forward to using in a quilt.
on May 1, 2017 at 10:54 pm | Reply Sheryl

You are so creative! The sketch book cover is wonderful.
- on May 2, 2017 at 3:59 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Thank you, Sheryl, that’s very kind of you. It’s fun and sewing & quilting actually help me to relax and enjoy some time creating something just for fun 😊
on May 2, 2017 at 12:59 pm | Reply Rhonda Sittig

Hey Daisy– what a fun idea!! love the little pockets inside that make it all so compact. And the fabrics are so homey–a little old fashioned feeling. These days I’m jus beavering away on the quilt I’m making for Laurel & John’s wedding– about 2/3 done! But you got me thinking about Christmas gifts– Would be fun to sew night gowns for the grand-girls (my grandma did that every Christmas for all of us)– but that may be too ambitious for an amateur like me. Anyway, I’m sure your daughter loved this cover– it’s really sweet. hugs friend!
- on May 2, 2017 at 3:57 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  That sounds like fun – making little nightgowns for the grand girls! They would love it! I just got to pin the baby quilt I’ve been working on before I had to leave again, so it’s waiting for me to start the hand quilting as soon as I get home! I’m looking forward to it. 😊
  - on May 4, 2017 at 1:15 pm Rhonda Sittig
    
    Hey Daisy– baby quilts are fun– quick and usually so cute!. Hoping you post them when they’re quilted!! hugs hugs.
on May 15, 2017 at 4:32 pm | Reply Sew Small Town

That is so cute! I love those fabrics. I made a quilt for my mom in law with that collection and have plenty of scraps leftover. What a great idea.🙂
- on May 16, 2017 at 4:55 pm | Reply adaisygarden
  
  Even though sometimes scraps are not easy to work with because they’re so small, I love how the colors are so cheerful and the little projects look so cute!