Simple Journal cover using 2 1/2" Strip Scraps and a composition book! Fun to make and use all year!

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The Quilted Forest

The Quilted Forest

6 ай бұрын

Need a place to keep track of your projects and thoughts? This Journal is the perfect way to do it! Every January for the past three years I've made a Journal cover to put over a composition book. I use it all year long to record the projects I'm working on, family events, silly stuff, special moments, and anything I want to reflect on and remember in the future. I decorate it with fabric swatches, stickers, labels, tags, brochures, flyers, anything that will lay flat! It's kind of like scrapbooking but a little more private.
At the end of the year I take a look back at my year and see what I've accomplished and all the fun stuff that happened. I also flip through the previous years just to reminisce and I definitely see some things I am so glad to be reminded of and think about again. I encourage you to make one of these covers and get started!
Here is the link to our other journal cover video:
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The Quilted Forest is located at 205 North Clark in Forest City, IA. Our phone number is 641-585-2438. We stock patterns, books, notions, batting, and fabric for sewing and quilting projects. Our shop is filled with finished quilts and smaller projects to provide plenty of inspiration. We are open Monday - Friday, 10am to 5pm, and 10am to 4pm on Saturday. We are in the central time zone.
www.thequiltedforest.com/
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@jayneterry8701
@jayneterry8701 Ай бұрын
There is something so nice about a quilted cover. Thanks for sharing your method and giving a glimpse of how you fill them! 💞
@aimee-made
@aimee-made 4 ай бұрын
I just love this. Earlier this year my partner gave his 89-yr-old mother a composition book with the request to write down things about her life. I told him a plain ol' comp book was too boring, but she doesn't like him to "fuss" over her at all, so that's what he got. I'm totally going to make this cover for her book! Maybe it will make it more inspiring for her.🥰
@gwynwellliver4489
@gwynwellliver4489 6 ай бұрын
The stripes are very effective. ❤ To the detriment of family history, I have never been a journalist or scrapbooker. My mom made me a covered journal in 2021. I do try to use it monthly to track my quilting progress, but I haven't logged my 2023 finishes from the end of the year.
@rosewoodcreate
@rosewoodcreate 5 ай бұрын
I started making these composition book covers in 2019. I primarily use it to document my sewing and quilting projects. I've made a lot and sold them at craft boutiques.
@ThumbprintCreationsbyKerry
@ThumbprintCreationsbyKerry 6 ай бұрын
I make junk journals and I use fabric to put on my base cover which is usually a cereal box or some other food box. I was just thinking today that I should make a patchwork quilted cover for my next journal. Thank you for sharing!
@papercents
@papercents 6 ай бұрын
Great scrappy journal - thank you for your video. I too think this one is the best one I've seen!
@SarahWilcher-rh7cy
@SarahWilcher-rh7cy Күн бұрын
I love love love this! Thank you!
@annelumsden5775
@annelumsden5775 6 ай бұрын
Great way to use precious scrap fabrics, I like the way you sewed the lining (bright green fabric) on the spine of the book cover, I would never have thought of that. All the best for 2024
@lynnscroggins7104
@lynnscroggins7104 6 ай бұрын
So much better than buying those expensive planner/journals! Thanks for sharing❤
@karentzn
@karentzn 6 ай бұрын
What an excellent sewing technique. Love the green inside. Very clever.
@cindyfaulk4656
@cindyfaulk4656 6 ай бұрын
Love the pin tip when making your tie
@user-rx3fe9rd9h
@user-rx3fe9rd9h 19 күн бұрын
I made my first journal cover. I love it and will be making some more. Love this!
@ritanogueira3406
@ritanogueira3406 6 ай бұрын
Good idea to use my fabric scraps.
@brenken
@brenken 3 ай бұрын
I love this idea! It's a great way to utilize 2 of my hobbies
@candacehoemkelinkedinmoney3016
@candacehoemkelinkedinmoney3016 5 ай бұрын
What a great idea. Thank you for sharing this with us.😊👍❤️🌻
@joyharper89
@joyharper89 6 ай бұрын
I love this project so much! Now I have to get busy and make some! Thanks!
@lorihamby60
@lorihamby60 6 ай бұрын
I love the journal cover! Such a fun idea - I am definitely going to make some for me and friends/family. Thank you for sharing.
@2corgimother
@2corgimother 6 ай бұрын
Will have to make some for granddaughters!
@elisedebruin4428
@elisedebruin4428 6 ай бұрын
lovely I also journal but this puts the project to a next level ,thank you
@dianehutchens
@dianehutchens 5 ай бұрын
I can't wait to make several of these! So cute! Thanks ❤❤❤
@karywilson2678
@karywilson2678 6 ай бұрын
Love them all🥰🥰
@QuiltingWithMeSew
@QuiltingWithMeSew 6 ай бұрын
Such a fun project ❤ Thank you for easy, clear instructions. Can’t wait to make one👍
@sharondina4514
@sharondina4514 6 ай бұрын
What a great idea ~ I love it!
@user-pz6dx8yd4q
@user-pz6dx8yd4q 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. These are beautiful and practical.
@gretroman8235
@gretroman8235 6 ай бұрын
I have watched many scrappy composition book journal videos and I think that this one is great. I have never seen the method sewing only on batting with the piece in the inside middle section but your tutorial makes sense. Happy new year.
@carmenbailey1560
@carmenbailey1560 6 ай бұрын
Great job doing your journey, I’ve never made a journey and honestly probably won’t start, but enjoyed watching your process. Thanks for sharing ⭐️❤️😊
@marilynjohnson1782
@marilynjohnson1782 6 ай бұрын
I made one of these last summer. It's a fun and creative project. I love your channel. Your tutorials are easy to follow and I want to do all of them. 😊
@debbielee7117
@debbielee7117 6 ай бұрын
Great idea! Good to see you back at work and getting things done.
@alexanderfarms99
@alexanderfarms99 6 ай бұрын
So glad I found you. Next project. I love journals! Thank you so much.
@thequiltedforest
@thequiltedforest 6 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@carolinedubose5136
@carolinedubose5136 6 ай бұрын
What a great idea!! They look so nice!!
@LauraSup
@LauraSup 6 ай бұрын
Your journals are amazing! I’ve seen other tutorials but I like the way you did yours! I’m definitely going to be making some for gifts! Thank you for sharing!😊
@leswilliams4022
@leswilliams4022 6 ай бұрын
Perfect project! Thank you!
@pammeinzer6757
@pammeinzer6757 6 ай бұрын
Very creative 👌.
@carolgeorge9620
@carolgeorge9620 6 ай бұрын
Wonderful instructions as always thankyou ❤️
@opalpipkin6285
@opalpipkin6285 4 ай бұрын
Awesome video! I am going to make one of these for myself. Thank you so much for sharing this idea.
@marianpoteet1945
@marianpoteet1945 6 ай бұрын
What a cool use of orphan material. Thanks for the ideas. Loved it!
@debbieadams2174
@debbieadams2174 6 ай бұрын
What a great idea!
@koalasez1200
@koalasez1200 3 ай бұрын
Love this!! I have this wild desire to go buy some composition books!!! Great use of scraps…thank you for sharing 😊. PS - years ago I used to work at Mead; great company but a merger closed the corporate office in Dayton Oh.
@RoseWaddell-jj7oe
@RoseWaddell-jj7oe Ай бұрын
I love your videos.❤❤
@kellyhamlyn-harris5151
@kellyhamlyn-harris5151 6 ай бұрын
Your journals are fantastic! And the covers are fabulous too. I don’t know if I have enough going on in my life to fill a book that big. 🤣 Maybe I do though.
@judyl.6550
@judyl.6550 6 ай бұрын
This is a GREAT idea!!!!!
@stitchann
@stitchann 6 ай бұрын
Loved this project, Hope your are still feeling well after your surgery.
@donnabush7938
@donnabush7938 6 ай бұрын
I love how HAPPY this journal cover is!
@Loriann3616
@Loriann3616 5 ай бұрын
Such great journals! Thank you!
@thequiltedforest
@thequiltedforest 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@weaver7249
@weaver7249 5 ай бұрын
This is great!
@wassent82
@wassent82 6 ай бұрын
How fun!! 😀
@jenniferstohr9238
@jenniferstohr9238 6 ай бұрын
I'm excited to make some of these!
@deloresrast8543
@deloresrast8543 6 ай бұрын
Very nice journals!!
@livingweirdestherc6644
@livingweirdestherc6644 6 ай бұрын
Awesome project
@rachelburgener819
@rachelburgener819 6 ай бұрын
👏👏👏 awesome, thank you so much! Yep on my wannado list!! ❤️😀
@JuanitaHooker-wx9up
@JuanitaHooker-wx9up 6 ай бұрын
Love the journal covers. If for gifts , make them in colors that the recipient likes.
@michelleinScotland
@michelleinScotland 6 ай бұрын
Great thank you. Love the little bit of green fabric inside to finish it off.
@judymoen674
@judymoen674 6 ай бұрын
What a simple and fun idea. I can do this with my great granddaughter over a weekend, thank you for sharing this fun idea❤️
@juliamoore9693
@juliamoore9693 6 ай бұрын
What a great tutorial! I love keeping a journal and fill mine with memories and ephemera, too.
@BellaSandella
@BellaSandella 6 ай бұрын
What a great idea for my annual quilt planning journal. I’m often inspired by nature and this would be the perfect place to keep all of those ideas. The pockets are especially clever❤😊
@bevcote2357
@bevcote2357 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for your ideas, time, and talent. Very nice project. Blessings.
@michelesalazar2045
@michelesalazar2045 6 ай бұрын
What a great gift for someone special!!1
@lorrainemcgeough9596
@lorrainemcgeough9596 6 ай бұрын
Wonderful video. Thank you so much for sharing your talents. How great to look back on the years and enjoy your accomplishments.
@kathleengalovic1514
@kathleengalovic1514 6 ай бұрын
❤❤thank you for sharing this ❤️
@buddysrufflife2199
@buddysrufflife2199 6 ай бұрын
LOVE this! Great job
@annettadunham7611
@annettadunham7611 6 ай бұрын
Wow. Such a great idea. Can’t wait to try this.
@lynnepfeffer8039
@lynnepfeffer8039 6 ай бұрын
Beautiful journal covers!
@Heather5073-hr1jw
@Heather5073-hr1jw 6 ай бұрын
great ideas and I love how you showed how you use yours! Thank you!
@sewingstoryprojects6178
@sewingstoryprojects6178 6 ай бұрын
I have got to get on the journaling bandwagon. I keep a planner but its not quite the same thing. I love how you made the cover and of course the bonus was showing us your completed journals. Thank you so much!
@LittleLira
@LittleLira 6 ай бұрын
This was so much fun to make! Thank you for inspiring me!
@Derf56
@Derf56 6 ай бұрын
Love your journals! Thanks for sharing!
@Troutay
@Troutay 6 ай бұрын
I did not know you were from Minnesota. Just started watching your channel and it is fun. Hope you and yours are staying warm! (from another Minnesotan)
@thequiltedforest
@thequiltedforest 6 ай бұрын
We're in northern Iowa. But we've lived in Minnesota, and we go to the Minnesota State Fair every year!
@sherriejohnson508
@sherriejohnson508 6 ай бұрын
Thank you
@lindy4462
@lindy4462 6 ай бұрын
What a through tutorial! Thanks so much, off to buy a notebook!
@jeanettewithrow9641
@jeanettewithrow9641 6 ай бұрын
This is a great idea. Would make great Christmas gifts. Thanks so much
@dorothyyoung8231
@dorothyyoung8231 6 ай бұрын
I use such a quilting notebook and made my cover from selvages. I use a notebook with gridded/graph paper so drawing bucks is easy! I like your “quilt as you go” technique!
@danrobson634
@danrobson634 6 ай бұрын
Shelley, your days must consist of 28 hours. Just sayin. ❤❤
@user-tj2oh8xs8o
@user-tj2oh8xs8o 5 ай бұрын
Awesome video😊
@thequiltedforest
@thequiltedforest 5 ай бұрын
Thank you 😁
@karonwostenholme6533
@karonwostenholme6533 6 ай бұрын
♥️♥️♥️
@mariannebeach7497
@mariannebeach7497 6 ай бұрын
Can I use flannel instead of batting? I think it would make it a little flatter in the end for my use. Nice and clear tutorial, thanks!
@thequiltedforest
@thequiltedforest 6 ай бұрын
You can sure give it a shot!
@maryseaman312
@maryseaman312 6 ай бұрын
If using ribbon for closures, always be sure that you do a knot in the bottom of the ribbon .... if it never starts fraying, the chances of the ribbon turning ratty should be greatly decreased.
@sisterdube6235
@sisterdube6235 6 ай бұрын
WHAT WAS THE QUILTTHAT WAS DIGNOL IN DIFFERNT COLORS THAT YOU HAD SWATCHES OF FABRIC FOR CALLED
@thequiltedforest
@thequiltedforest 6 ай бұрын
It's from a pattern called "Half Step" and it was featured in one of my strip stash videos. This link will take you to it: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l9SXfLGht7aRe3k.htmlsi=DBkdKs6qLLUN-3IA
@sisterdube6235
@sisterdube6235 6 ай бұрын
@@thequiltedforest THANK YOU
@karenwerts2331
@karenwerts2331 6 ай бұрын
@neeterb5584
@neeterb5584 6 ай бұрын
What a great idea!
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