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I embroidered this little pattern called Mon Journal by Veronique Enginger some time ago, but hadn´t got around to making it into anything, so this week I tried my hand at making a notebook.
Just using cardboard, fabric from my stash - an old skirt actually - which matched the design perfectly and the usual odds and ends for decorating. I had to make a few holes in the cover to thread the pages with ribbon.
Not too bad. I added a button on the side to close the notebook and then decided I didn´t like it and it wasn´t necessary anyway. Some embellishments to the front.
I glued some rather boring paper to the inside covers which was what I had on hand but of course this would look much better with a pretty design, however I daren´t get interested in scrapbooking and all that gorgeous paraphernalia - don´t need a divorce at my age.
Thank you for visiting. See you next week.
Sheryl
Dear Sheryl,
ReplyDeletehow precious, love your notebook, it is very pretty.
Greetings,
Sylvia
Your work is always beautiful and inspiring, my friend. Love your sweet little flowers on the book :)
ReplyDeleteHugs and joy to you!
Your notebook is fabulous Sheryl! I know what you mean about getting involved in another hobby.... I fear I get involved in far too many!! Have a lovely weekend! Christine x
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the lovely finish Sheryl.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Your notebook is so pretty!!:) lovely cross stitch design!
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely!Love the pattern!AriadnefromGreece!
ReplyDeleteYour book is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour Small is so perfect to be finished into a little notebook. WOW. Thank you for sharing your finish - it is beautiful, but I don't think I would ever attempt it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, inventive piece! The design is so perfect. And you are just filled with good ideas. I love this blog!
ReplyDeleteThis is incredibly beautiful. With your lovely pictures it has me thinking I need to re-do the needle book I made...yessss, ideas are forming in my mind now...THANK YOU!
ReplyDeleteIts a lovely piece. I love the colors that were used.
ReplyDeleteYou could hide a few pretty pieces of paper from 'his' eyes....I did giggle when I read about divorce at your age. Lovely notebook, Sheryl. The little cross stitch is darling and the gorgeous fabric 'tis perfect. I love the soft, pretty shades. The flowers, lace, the gorgeous fabric and the sweet little girl all blend perfectly. Love, love, LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. From the gorgeous sweet stitching to the way you finished the notebook - just perfect!
ReplyDeletewow Sheryl this is amazing my friend,well done xx
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely! The skirt/fabric does match perfectly. I might have to stakeout my closet for finishing fabric! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a great finish, Sheryl. I love the fact that you used an old skirt for the fabric. I should go look in my closet as I rarely wear skirts any more and I think I have some nice wool ones that I could use for ornament finishing :)
ReplyDeleteI am the same way about scrapbooking. Would love to, but, I just can't handle another hobby with lots of "stuff"--nor could my husband!
What a wonderful finish!!! WTG!!
ReplyDeleteVery creative and practical - I love it! The little design is so cute.
ReplyDeleteJust simply stunning
ReplyDeleteSheryl, you have created so pretty notebook. I love all the details that you have made.
ReplyDeleteThat is seriously exquisite!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and delightfully feminine.
Love it!
Sweet stitching & finishing.
ReplyDeleteYour finished little piece is ready to be used :)
Soooooooooooooooooooooo loooooooooooooovely !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHug
Anna
Another gorgeous finish! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous way to finish this little piece. I love the design with it's sketchy backstitch. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteI also feel the need for a rivet gun! I used to have one at work (for riveting insurance policies) and I regret not "liberating" it when I left.
Another superbly finished beauty Sheryl!! Your work is exquisite!
ReplyDeleteHi Sheryl, your finishes are always so sweet! Happy stitching!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely! You did an amazing job!
ReplyDeleteAlso, do you happen to remember the brand of your grommet squisher? (I don't know what they are actually called.) Mine is awful, and I have several projects just waiting for me to buy one that actually works!
This is so creative and sweet. Well done.....once again.
ReplyDeleteHugs
What a beautiful finish! You're so talented!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful finish! You're so talented!
ReplyDeleteOh Sheryl, this is so gorgeous. First the little design which is so perfect for your notebook cover, then the notebook itself. What a beauty your created with the fabric, lace and ribbons that you had at hand.
ReplyDeleteAll this lovely scrapbook paper always tempts me, too, butI know that I shouldn't start a new hobby. And thankfully there is no shop around here where I could buy any, lol.
Everything about this is just so sweet! Love it, love it, love it!
ReplyDeleteHad to laugh - divorce at your age!!!!!!!
Barbara xx
So pretty, Sheryl, I probably would never open it, I'd be too busy gazing at the pretty outside! Love those freesias in the previous post.
ReplyDeleteYour notebook is lovely, I love the matched colors of the fabric, lace, thread, ribbon... Well done. Hugs
ReplyDeleteSuch a dear little stitched design. I absolutely love the finish. Just perfect.
ReplyDeleteMargaret
Such a dear little stitched design. I absolutely love the finish. Just perfect.
ReplyDeleteMargaret