Using the Tim Holtz Yellow Palette: Journal Cover
Hi friends! Happy Tuesday! It’s March and we’re celebrating the YELLOW Palette in Tim Holtz’s Eclectic Elements fabric collection! This collection is happy, sunny, and PERFECT to craft into a new season! Check out the gorgeous Journal Cover special guest Richele Christensen created for us to share in celebration of this gorgeous fabric palette. Enjoy!
Hello friends! It’s Richele here with another sewing project. I want to show you how to make a beautiful patchwork journal cover for the new Dina Wakely Ledger Journal using the new Palette – YELLOW but you can use this technique for any book. Don’t you just love the YELLOW release from Tim Holtz it’s like pure sunshine! I think it’s such a happy color and I love the designs. I choose to use strips of fabric so the fabric designs would show well but anything will work great even a full piece of fabric or maybe the Collage design. This project is Fat Quarter friendly.
Gather your supplies. Fabric, Batting, Sewing Machine, Sewing Supplies, Rotary Cutter, mat and ruler, Thread and Pins
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut fabric and batting
- Outside – various strips of Palette Yellow fabric from 1 1/2” to 3” x 14” I used 1 of each design
- Inside – Palette Yellow Maps 18” x 14”
- Batting – Thin quilt type batting 18” x 14”
- Inside pockets – 9” x 13”
- Fusible interfacing – 9” x 13”
- Binding for edge – 8 1/2” x 1 1/4”
- Tie – Palette Yellow 2 – 1 3/4” x width of fabric (if using a fat quarter bundle cut 4 strips and sew them together).
Arrange fabric strips how you want them. Sew strips together for the outside cover using a 1/4” seam allowance and then press seams to one side.
Layer inside wrong side up, then batting and the outside right side up creating a quilting sandwich, secure layers with spray bast or pins.
Quilt the layers together. I quilted ever 5/8”. Trim quilted piece to 17” x 13”.
Press fusible interfacing to the back side of the fabric for the inside pockets. Press in half to be 4 1/2” x 13” round corners by tracing the corners of the journal.
Pin or clip the pocket to the outside quilted piece right sides together, line up the edges with the main quilted piece.
Sew pockets using a 1/2” seam allowance. Trim seam close to stitching to remove excess and make turning easier. (Do not trim the middle section. Between the pockets)
For the binding strip fold the ends in about 1/4” to be even with the edges of the cover like in photo. Sew binding right sides together with the inside edge of your cover.
Press the other edge of the binding strip over 1/4”. Fold strip over raw seam and stitch down close to the edge.
Turn pocket right side out. Fold the middle section (between the pockets) towards the inside and it should be even with both pocket edges. Stitch down close to the edge to secure (be careful not to sew through the pockets).
Slip cover into pocket. The fit may be a little tight.
Create the tie for the book. Sew tie pieces together lengthwise. Press in half lengthwise open, fold edges to the middle and press, fold in half and press again. You should have no raw edges at this point. Topstitch 1/8” from the edge. Wrap tie around your Journal. I decided not attach my tie so it can be moved out of the way of paints and inks when I’m working in my ledger journal. Enjoy!
Making a fabric cover for any journal or book can be fun and beautiful. So many possibilities.
Thanks for stopping by ~ Richele
SUPPLIES:
|
Thanks so much for stopping by, and thanks to Richele for being our guest!
Celebrate Our 23rd Birthday with us with a FREE GIFT!
Happy Monday, friends! We’re continuing to celebrate our 23rd Birthday! We want to say THANK YOU to you, with this adorable Balloon Bouquet die as a FREE GIFT with any $23+ purchase (no code necessary!) while supplies last! Please enjoy!
To see some truly GORGEOUS inspiration for the day on our blog today, please click or tap HERE!
Butterfly Blossoms Card Magic! Stencils, Collage & More
Hi friends! Happy Monday! I’m delighted to welcome back special guest Tina Smith with two GORGEOUS cards showcasing our brand new April 2025 card kit, Butterfly Blossoms! Be sure to watch the video for all the details and enjoy!
Hello there, cardmaking friends! I can’t wait to show you this floral-filled Happy Birthday card and a sweet Missing You card I made using the Simon Says Stamp April Card Kit – Butterfly Blossoms. Get ready, because we’ll be stacking lots of layers like it’s a pancake breakfast, adding dimension and sparkling textures that could make a disco ball envious! Plus we are having fun with stamping and ink blending too. So grab your favorite cuppa and let’s dive into it! Here’s to a day filled with sunshine, smiles, and endless creativity! -Hugs, Tina
WATCH THE VIDEO:
SUPPLIES:
|
Thanks so much for stopping by, and thanks to Tina for being our guest!
Did you know?! We’ve made our card kit subscription BETTER THAN EVER!
Special April 2025 Subscriber PERK!
Learn more:
Here’s what makes our new service a crafting paradise:
Exclusive Access: As a subscriber, you get first dibs! Each month, you’ll get an exclusive sneak peek at our new kit, with the option to add more coordinating items to your cart, including handy replenishable supplies, all shipped together for your convenience.
Hassle-Free Payments: Say goodbye to monthly billings! Our automated system smoothly charges your preferred card, ensuring an uninterrupted flow of crafty goodness – unless you decide to pause, of course!
$5 Off Magic: Enjoy a special $5 discount off our kit’s retail price, exclusive to our beloved subscribers – no codes needed, just automatic savings!
Crafting Inspirations: Dive into a sea of creative ideas monthly, all tailored around your kit, to keep your inspiration flowing endlessly.
Flexibility First: Fear of commitment? Not here! Our subscription is as flexible as it gets – pause or cancel anytime, no strings attached.
Why wait? Step into the realm of our NEW Simon Says Stamp Monthly Card Kit service. Welcome a box full of crafting marvels, right to your doorstep. Craft with ease and let creativity come to you!
Ready to elevate your craft? Subscribe Now and open the doors to boundless creativity!
We’re thrilled to have you in our crafting community and can’t wait to embark on this renewed creative adventure together!
