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Special Feature - Journals
by Janet Carija Brandt
 We’re
pleased to offer a special project by Janet Carija Brandt, our resident
“Wool Expert”. Journaling has become increasingly popular in
today’s culture, an opportunity to slow down in the midst of a chaotic
lifestyle. Not only is the activity of keeping a journal enjoyed by many
people, but creating the journal itself offers yet another mode of
self-expression.
Janet begins the series with the Simple Journal,
crafted from our Watercolor Wools collection and coordinating cotton
prints. The Simple Journal makes an excellent class project, introducing
customers to the world of embellishment, as these can be decorated to
suit any style or skill level. Follow her color suggestions, or
substitute your own color combinations for a unique touch.
NOTE: Any of the journals can be assembled first and
then embellished as journals or the pages can be embellished before
assembly. |
# 1 - THE SIMPLE JOURNAL (7 ½” x 9 ¼”)
You’ll Need:
Marcus Fabrics wool 10” x 24” (peach)
Marcus Fabrics wool 10” x 24” (pale blue)
6 fat quarters cotton, pale shades of solids or prints
Fusible web product
Air soluble marking pen
Decorative button for front closure
1/8” satin ribbons, 3 colors, 1 yard each |
- Making the pages.
With wrong sides together, fuse together sets of the fat
quarters together, making 3 sets of 18” x 22” sheets. Cut
2 pages, 14” x 9” each from each fused cotton set.
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- Making the cover.
Fuse the 2 pieces of wool together. (*The tie used to secure
the cover can be fused between the layers at this time if you
choose.) Cut cover to dimensions on diagram.
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- Assemble the book.
Stack the pages together and place on the inside of the wool
cover using the drawing below as a placement guide.
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- With the air soluble pen, draw a line down the
center of the top page. Use a plain straight machine stitch to sew
all of the journal pages and cover together, with the marked line as
your stitching guide.
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- Sew a decorative button to front cover. Add the
braided ribbon to the pointed end of the cover. The tie can be
stitched in place.
Pages can be embellished with:
pigma pens, hand or machine embroidery, piecing, fused elements,
appliqué, crayons, collage, pockets, photo transfer, ruber stamps,
setncils, and drawings or stitched in samples. |
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