Friday Finish: Journal Covers

With the exception of one item, this finish was from a few weeks ago. Traditionally, we exchange happies (small gifts, just because) at our Gruber's retreat. This year I made journal covers using Rachel's tutorial. I love the fact that you can pull from scraps, cut into a favorite fabric, use an orphan block, piece together selvages and customize the cover with the recipient in mind. I did all of the above!

made in Montana

All of the above covers were made while vacationing in Montana. When I arrived in Minnesota, I bought the composition books to go inside. This allowed more fabric in my suitcase without worrying about that pesky weight limit. You can use any type of composition book, but I like to use the graph paper version. Quilters love graph paper for sketching out ideas!

scrappy 36 patch block

I paired each composition book and cover with a fat quarter of Florida flamingo fabric. Before you ask, it's designed by The Quilted Fish for Riley Blake.

cowboy-themed log cabin

The above cover combines linen, scraps of cowboy fabric from a past project and new "scraps" of Cotton and Steel.

Cotton and Steel version

More Cotton and Steel was used to make this journal cover.

Liberty of London four patch

I cut into my Liberty of London stash to make three of the journals.

Liberty of London strip

This one features one strip of Liberty of London inserted into linen. I don't have a picture showing the inside which uses fabric my daughter-in-law brought back from Paris that coordinates perfectly.

another Liberty of London

One more with Liberty of London and Weave by Moda.

Anna Maria Horner themed

This composition cover is for my Anna Maria Horner loving friend.

Cotton and Steel selvages

I would buy Cotton and Steel for their selvages alone! I made this journal cover with the selvages before using the fabrics in any projects. I must admit it was hard to part with these clever selvages. Must.buy.more!

That's a tiger....not a cat in the center

My sister was unable to attend this year's retreat. Being the procrastinator I am, her journal was just made yesterday ;-))) Sorry Michelle, the QuiltCon pencil is not included!