PatchworkJournalCover

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Hey guys! I have a fun tutorial for you today that I think you will love! A few weeks ago I put up a sewing tutorial on making your own journal or book cover, and today I have another one that involves more quilting and cuteness! This is another great project to get you started quilting, and it’s a super fun way to make those ugly text books and composition notebooks much more exciting!
Supplies:
12” x 17” Backing fabric**
12” x 17” Batting**
Several fabric squares with the same dimensions. I’m using 2.5” squares from the mini-charm Gooseberry line by Moda.
Soft measuring tape
Scissors
Spray Basting (I like 505 Temporary Fabric Adhesive)
Rotary trimmer (I like this one: Olfa Splash 45mm Rotary Cutter)
Self Healing Cutting Mat (I have a Fiskars 18”x24” light blue mat)
Clear Acrylic Ruler
Coordinating thread (I’m using Aurifil 50wt natural white)
Straight pins (I like glass head straight pins)
Sewing machine
** If you are measuring for your own book add 2” to the height and 2” to the width of your book so that you will have some leeway in trimming. Later you will trim your finished quilted piece 1” taller than the height of your book, and 1.5” wider than the width.
I hope you enjoy it! Make sure to tag me if you use this tutorial to create your own projects!
I hope this helps inspire and encourage you all in your homeschooling journey as well!
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Пікірлер: 67

@momdad8806 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@audreyderby7638 2 жыл бұрын

Noticed "dislike" was clicked. I never dislike any of your videos. Love this, like others…..!!

@ladonnastafford3914 4 жыл бұрын

What a great idea!! Thank you for the tutorial 😊

@margefredrickson7588 7 жыл бұрын

Love your video's. You are a great instructor!

@Mxur1ce_ 8 жыл бұрын

I love your tutorials! Thank you so much for sharing! Moms inspiring moms!

@carlaghellwege5439 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! I can't wait to make some! Thank you for taking the time to teach this project.

@annenicholson4996 Жыл бұрын

Really helpful - I've now made 2 quilted book covers following the tutorial each time Thank you.

@moniquejones1752 3 жыл бұрын

Now I know what everybody is getting for Christmas. I will add a fabric matching bookmark with a pocket for glasses and pen. So glad I found this. I was stressing so hard on what to make everyone ... Thank you do much. I subscribed

@warialdasue 5 жыл бұрын

I like this more than the one with binding. I think I could make this one tidier. Your tutorials are great, Thankyou

@cynthiabrewer1765 7 жыл бұрын

Very nice project . Definitely going to try . Great instructions.

@corinnexoxo7041 6 жыл бұрын

Such a great video. Thank you soo much for all the fetails!!!

@WhateverHunterLiz 8 жыл бұрын

This tutorial is very well done! Thank you. I'm going to make this for my daughters journal.

@lynnballenger3799 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for helping me find this tutorial!

@Jmk59 8 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. Thank you for teaching!

@mairbyo3515 3 жыл бұрын

Love your tutorial, great job!

@gracemaxwell6157 Жыл бұрын

Thanks ♥️

@sharonrosewalker7475 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial! Thank you so much!

@fredawade9115 6 жыл бұрын

I would suggest adding a narrow fabric loop to hold a pen. Maybe take one more mini square, fold it in half, open it up and fold both sides into the fold, and then fold in half again before stitching along the fold. Insert this loop when sewing around the exterior edge.

@erica_arndt 6 жыл бұрын

Oh great idea!

@rofidahbasri2658 8 жыл бұрын

I love it... Its awesome and my daughter loves it too!!!😄😄

@lizzywurmann 8 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, TFS!

@beckyhautanen1774 2 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!

@sandralefort5154 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial! Thank you.

@MrAsingh1989 Жыл бұрын

LOVE how precise and neat the completed book cover turned out. Your video makes me want to learn how to operate a sewing machine so I make things customised to my needs and rely on purchasing something that does not work. I am impressed with the precision and steadiness you demonstrated. Being a painful perfectionist this was a a satisfying tutorial to watch for entertainment and to learn from. I don’t know anything about sewing machine or sewing related, but you this look extremely easy. I can use these covers for my expensive text books. I was search for book covers like the one you made on Amazon and etsy, and boy they are extremely expensive ranging from $25 to $50. Thank you, Many wishes and best regards to you and your family, From Edmonton AB,

@GenevaWilkinson 8 жыл бұрын

This is so cute!

@moniquejones1752 3 жыл бұрын

Ok so I made 2 of these today the first one was a minor fail but the second one is so stunning I don't want to give it away 😆. Thank you again for the tutorial

@audreyderby7638 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve made four of your other journal covers (with binding). Will try this next…

@maggiefreeman6513 Жыл бұрын

Very lovely. Thanks.

@Kpmomof4 4 жыл бұрын

So cute! Ty!

@pamelaleitman9200 8 жыл бұрын

Well done!

@dammeanga 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful project 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 love these patchwork sooooo muchhh and can't wait to make myself one ❤️❤️❤️ thanks a bunch for teaching us 😚😚😚

@aprilclark2771 8 жыл бұрын

Love it 2 cute

@madebyzheng 8 жыл бұрын

great！

@cindysalmon4060 5 жыл бұрын

When I make these, I add elastic on side to hold a pen or pencil.

@cristinareiser5447 5 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial. I just tried making one to cover my happy planner. Let's just say, it didn't work out and leave it at that. lol I'll try again though!

@erica_arndt 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry! Not sure which part didn't work, but maybe you need to give a little extra width due to the spiral rings.

@cristinareiser5447 5 жыл бұрын

Erica Arndt It has nothing to do with your directions, more with my sewing skills and measuring. It was a little big and too floppy. It might work when the planner is full and chunky though. 😀

@Molly-pb2yb 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Erica! Another great idea! I wonder...what are the pros & cons of approaching this project as a QAYG ???

@erica_arndt 2 жыл бұрын

I think you could do a QAYG if you really wanted to, but I would probably sew the rows together first, otherwise you would have to stop your seams 1/4" from each end to add the new square each time. That sounds like too much work to me, so I think traditional piecing would be easier for this patchwork layout. So I probably wouldn't do QAYG unless you want to make it more scrappy like this potholder: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fsyeZJZ8t8urc4k.html

@grace-v2d 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I think I am missing the tutorial for the button...can you show me how to get to it?

@michelledove3413 Жыл бұрын

How would you add a zip around for a bible cover/tote? I'm having a hard time finding a pattern to fit my bible that is 3" deep, 10" tall and 7" wide.

@emilygraham985 4 жыл бұрын

How do you know what size it will be when you are planning out the pattern for the patchwork bit?

@daisyr.8320 6 жыл бұрын

What was the measurement after you trimmed it? Thanks!

@CreationsOfAMoonChild 5 жыл бұрын

With something this small would you think it would be okay just to use straight pins to hold the batting in place?

@erica_arndt 5 жыл бұрын

Possibly, I tend to like wonder clips for binding because it's kind of bulky :)

@CreationsOfAMoonChild 5 жыл бұрын

I know this video is super old but do you like that cut and press mat? I have limited space and am considering getting that in lieu of a full on ironing board, or is there a better option? I already have a normal self healing mat. TIA ❤️

@erica_arndt 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! I LOVE IT! I have a new ironing board now and love that one too, but the cut n press mat is great! Especially for quilting, it's a bit denser than regular ironing boards so I think it helps give you flatter seams. Here's my new DIY Ironing Board: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oa-inaSa3cWaloE.html

@richardcooper6125 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video what kind of fog are you using

@richardcooper6125 3 жыл бұрын

Foot r u using. Sorry

@erica_arndt 3 жыл бұрын

I am using a 1/4" presser foot

@Mxur1ce_ 8 жыл бұрын

Can you please share how long it took you to make this? I am hoping to make them for my kiddos or one for myself if it takes a bit of time. What kind of sewing machine are you using in the video?

@erica_arndt 8 жыл бұрын

+Moe Butler This one took about 2.5 hours to complete, but I think it depends on if you sit down and do it all at one time, or if you're sewing between other activities in your life :) I use a JUKI G-210 and LOVE IT!

@sherrymcnicholls4239 2 жыл бұрын

Has anyone tried to use this for a 3 ring binder?

@odiledomalain2377 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your video. And could your tell me how do your very nice ... bracelet Thank you Odile

@2kidsinutah 5 жыл бұрын

What size are the fabric squares you are using?

@erica_arndt 5 жыл бұрын

They're 2.5" squares :)

@70caroline70 5 жыл бұрын

Hi what batting do you use.

@erica_arndt 5 жыл бұрын

I use this: amzn.to/2E9y9ri and yes, I do buy a whole bolt but you can get the same kind only in smaller sizes as well :)

@zenamcfarlandgentris6375 Жыл бұрын

What size ruler are you using, want to get one please?

@erica_arndt Жыл бұрын

I have this one: amzn.to/3y3nPhg

@cindywasche3040 Жыл бұрын

silly question, but how do you know how many little squares you will need? thank you! 😊

@erica_arndt Жыл бұрын

It depends on the size of the book you're covering. I used 40 squares in this tutorial.

@sherrymcnicholls4239 2 жыл бұрын

Could you put an elastic and button on before you stitched the whole project together? I can't see why it wouldn't work but just thought I'd ask in case there is something I'm not thinking of.