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.
12 comments:
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
What a great way to record your projects, inspiration too
You are on an amazing creative roll at the moment! This is beautiful - upcycling at its very best
Fabulous! How wonderfully creative of you, your album turned out beautifully!
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What a great project - will definitely have to give it a go! Thanks for sharing
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!!!
You are a very talented lady - I love it and look forward to seeing what else you sew to record in your new book :)
That is really cute! It looks great with the button embellishments.
Just wonderful! I really admire your creative skill and thinking!
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 :)
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:)
really cute idea. Looks awesome as usual.
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