William Morris Dove & Rose Handmade Embroidered Journal

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Cut out two pieces of cardboard about an inch smaller than your journal cover. Then, cut out two pieces of fabric about an inch or two more extensive than the cardboard size. These can be used to decorate the embroidery hoop itself and/or keep the fabric tighter in the hoop I’m using what is probably the most common embroidery journal design: a pie template divided into twelve monthly sections with the year in the center.

Once your hoop size is set, you need to decide how you want your journal to be designed or laid out. If you already have a smaller embroidery hoop, you could of course use it and just move the fabric around in your hoop as you work through the months/sections. Rejoice in the Lord as you journal your thoughts, prayers, and reflections in this beautiful Embroidered Journal. It serves as a constant reminder to find joy in your faith journey and to celebrate the Lord’s presence in your life. I love this marker and eraser set and also this air-erasable pen, but there are others that erase with water or heat Before we look at some beautiful creations, let’s go through how to make journal covers. This guide is essential for people who are new to the craft.For those that are just now discovering what an embroidery journal is for the first time, let me break it down for you. Once a day, I add an icon to my embroidery journal. This icon will be in some shape or form related to my day. It may be something I did, how I was feeling, somewhere I went, or even something I ate that day. Basically, it can be anything I want it to be as long as it relates to my day.

The easiest method for accomplishing this is tracing it, but you could always freehand it and just draw it without a template, or if you wanna get super fancy, sketch it onto your fabric using a Silhouette or Cricut. Are you the type who likes to own personalized things? The type that likes the idea of journals unique to your personality? What makes these journals truly remarkable is the artistry that goes into their design. The larger parts of the art are masterfully embroidered onto the cover, creating a tactile and visually stunning effect. Meanwhile, the finer details are expertly printed, ensuring a harmonious blend of texture and design. I have been working on my own (larger) Embroidery journal when I get time and it is giving me so much pleasure – mainly because it gives one the freedom to stitch different designs and also because it is just for me! It occurred to me that a little mini journal would be a great idea as each project is not very time consuming but at the end of it, you will have something very special, a collection of projects housed in a beautiful little book. I might even do 3 little journals, one for each of my daughters? This mini journal comes with my compliments, it is free for all to use in any way you choose.Whether you gift it to a loved one or keep it for yourself, this journal is a precious keepsake that invites you to rejoice in the simple act of writing and in the abundant blessings of faith. Before starting this embroidery journal on New Year’s Day, I knew nothing about fabrics, threads, needles, hoops or any of the stuff in that avoided-with-wonderment craft department. If your hoop doesn’t get clamp-tight and the fabric gets loose easily, or if you just want it to be decorated (me!), now would be the time to bind your hoop with some fabric scraps or ribbon.

I’ve had this embroidery starter kit for literally years and it’s just been taking up space in my WorkBox 3.0 craft cabinet, so I might as well finally put it to use. After seeing this article last fall, I knew that finally giving hand embroidery a try was my next pursuit! Once you find your desired fabric, the first step is to open your notebook or journal widely on the fabric. Set it in the middle and mark a rectangle 2 inches wider than your notebook. Then, cut along the rectangle. However this does not stop us stitching and this week I am excited to share with you a little stitch along (sort of) idea that I have been working on. It promises to keep you occupied during isolation or if you have lots of other projects on the go you can do this in between or save it for later. Mini Embroidery Journal Embroidery hoops – I prefer a 12 inch hoop, but you can also use a smaller sized hoop. You’ll also need a smaller hoop for a portion of this guide – a 5 inch hoop should do.The inside of your journal cover is probably exposed to the raw edges of the fabric. To get rid of this, you can cut out some pieces of fabric and cardboard. Just like you did with your fabric, spread open your journal on your piece of felt. Measure a larger triangle of 2″ around your journal. Cut out once you’re done with your measurement. Felt is a type of textile material that’s made of matted, condensed, and pressed fabrics. It could be wool, acrylic, or other types of synthetic fibers. To add flair to your felt design, you can add small decorative items, embroidery, glitter, or other materials that can be glued or sewn on the felt. Lay the edges of the inner and outer felt pieces overlapping each other and sew around the edges of your entire journal. You can use a machine if you have one, or sew with your hand if you want to maintain the unrefined look of most felt journals.