Monday, 23 January 2012

A New Pillowcase = A Fabric Album

I recently bought some new pillowcases and when I unpacked them out fell some cardboard packaging from inside. It looked just like the cover of an album. So I remembered not to leave it out so it was safe from the recycling bin.

Then an idea began to form of how I could put to good use some of my new found quilting techniques and make a fabric cover.
I pieced together some of my favourite scraps and included a tiny crocheted doily that I found along with some decorative scissors and buttons.

The rear view

Rather than using machine quilting I handstitched all the panels and added some ribbon and felt flower details.
Inside I attached a strip of card reinforced with some washi tape with holes punched where I could thread the book rings through. It was a bit tricky but I got there eventually. The cardboard 'album' simply slips into the pockets on either side.
I'm going to use this album to record my sewing projects completed in 2012.

I realise now I should have shown you how the album started life but I did buy a new sheet at the same time so there could be an album number 2.

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12 comments:

  1. ForgedinPaper23 January 2012 at 08:18

    I think that album is going to get a good workout this year. It's really nice. I did have visions of you cutting up the pillowcase at first lol

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  2. Celtic Thistle23 January 2012 at 10:04

    What a great way to record your projects, inspiration too

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  3. Sian23 January 2012 at 11:47

    You are on an amazing creative roll at the moment! This is beautiful - upcycling at its very best

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  4. BendingPins.com23 January 2012 at 12:16

    Fabulous! How wonderfully creative of you, your album turned out beautifully!

    Visiting from SewHappyGeek.

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  5. Karen23 January 2012 at 12:18

    What a great project - will definitely have to give it a go! Thanks for sharing

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  6. Deb @ PaperTurtle23 January 2012 at 12:36

    Oh, Amanda, this is so pretty. I love the look of this and just want to reach out and touch it! It looks like a great scrapbook page done in fabric with all your sweet details. LOVE how you have made 2012 with the measuring tape bit. Clever you!!!

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  7. Lou23 January 2012 at 17:50

    You are a very talented lady - I love it and look forward to seeing what else you sew to record in your new book :)

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  8. Claire Jain23 January 2012 at 21:30

    That is really cute! It looks great with the button embellishments.

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  9. alexa25 January 2012 at 18:53

    Just wonderful! I really admire your creative skill and thinking!

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  10. Nathalie27 January 2012 at 01:11

    I love it Amanda!!! LOVE the hand stitching and the funky look of all the scraps put together! It looks like you had fun making it too :)

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  11. Alana27 January 2012 at 21:20

    Your so cleaver at this sewing lark. Great idea and it looks fab too:) can you send me your email address Amanda then I can answer your question re blending on cards. Thanks:)

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  12. Margaret28 January 2012 at 03:58

    really cute idea. Looks awesome as usual.

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