A fabric-covered journal decorated with some sweet stitchery is perfect to use as a journal or diary to record your thoughts and memories. If like me you like to sketch ideas or scribble recipe ideas make sure you have the little pencil case nearby too.
What you Need For The Journal Cover:
Journal to cover, mine measures approx. 6¼” x 8¼”
9” x 15½” mauve multi print, journal outer
6½” x 9½” cream tonal print, stitchery background
9” x 15½” soft green print, journal lining
Fusible stitchery stabilizer, optional
9” x 15½” light weight fusible batting
Stranded embroidery cotton, I used Cosmo #381 warm cream, #236 dusky pink, #233 soft pink, #312 dark brown, #763 soft mauve, #982 dusky blue, #895 charcoal, #925 green and #383 skin tone
Fusible stitchery stabilizer, optional
Apliquick rods, optional
Appliqué paper, optional
Fabric glue pen, optional
Roxanne’s Glue Baste-It, optional
Light box, optional
Fine tipped fabric marking pen
General sewing supplies
What you Need For The Pencil case:
7½” x 8½” aqua tonal, background outer
7½” x 8½” pink print, lining
2½” x 8½” dk aqua floral, hill
Assorted scarps, appliquéd butterflies
2” x 2” cream tonal, front zipper pull
2” x 2” dk. aqua floral, back zipper pull
11” square dusky pink multi print, bias binding
Embroidery thread, I used Cosmo #381 warm cream, #236 dusky pink, #233 soft pink, #312 dark brown, #763 soft mauve, #982 dusky blue, #895 charcoal, #925 green and #383 skin tone
7½” x 8½” lightweight iron on Pellon
7½” zipper
2 x 1” plastic domes to cover, zipper pull
1 x zipper attachment with parrot clasp
Masking tape, if you cant buy the width you want just cut some down to measure ½”
