Quilt As You Go Book Cover

[@sandikukkola710]

Oh my goodness, Baby Erica!! ❤Love this project.

[@pattiballard4814]

I love this tutorial - fantastic. One extra tip - when you sew on a button if you always take one stitch in the fabric/project before you go through the holes in the button it keeps it a lot more secure. And then when you finish going through the holes, wrap the thread around the back of the button about 7 times to make a bit of a shank. That will raise up the button a smidge so it closes more easily.

[@erica_arndt]

Great tip, thanks!

[@melyndatowsley2567]

This was one of the best tutorials I've ever seen! Thank you 😊

[@mrs.stocky2445]

Perfect I’ll be making one for my Bible this weekend!!

[@tammie6135]

Thank you so very much for this tutorial, it has helped me so much even the binding! I have always avoided, just never got in my head. I am making mine out of wool with applique can't wait to get it done..

[@lindadechow3703]

Very cute. I enjoy making book covers and this is an excellent tutorial, even for experienced sewists. Thank you, and great tip to check where the bulk is when sewing around. As simple as that is, I didn't consider it, so great job.

[@sonyakoresky]

Awesome tutorial!! You speak so quickly, smoothly and eloquently, it was such a pleasure to watch! Subscribed ❤🤗

[@kathleenrobinson1847]

Thank you for this tutorial. It might be the BEST binding tutorial on KZbin!

[@wendymcabee1322]

OMG you answered so many of my questions about sewing! Thank you!

[@margefredrickson7588]

Thank you so much for all your videos. I appreciate your time that it takes to make such good video's. I love watching them. I made a bag last night and will make a book cover tomorrow.

[@Holli_Sassafras]

I love this! I can see this technique (minus the button and flaps) as a larger hot pad.

[@bethconway5426]

Just got a new paperback Bible. I will make a cover for it now! Thank you so much!

[@mariamullin4031]

Beautiful book cover

[@zianadra]

As a suggestion: Using a shank button will work a bit better as it'll have room for the elastic to sit. It'll also be less wear on the thread. :)

[@Londonpigeon1990]

Love this! Your a fantastic teacher. ♡

[@ravinderchana638]

Love your tutorials.

[@leelabala22]

Thank u so much for the tutorial. Very clear and neat stitching

[@arttouchesall1748]

Great job on this! Thank you so much for such clear directions.

[@lilacenterfitt3879]

Thanks for this tutorial! I just made a cover for my IPad and it works great!

[@gbjacks2]

This is so beautiful!! Im doing it as a gift!! (For a few people!!!)

[@Michelle-mu1wp]

Very very cool... i just loved it!!!!

[@pattysmith9266]

Love this idea and I will be making one for my day timer for Knitting and cross stitching KAL and SAL. Thank you so much.

[@tonykilbourn7812]

Awesome work!

[@just_some_lady_on_youtube]

I love this! thank u! ... you make me feel like I can do it!

[@ImASurvivorNThriver]

LOVED THIS! Thanks for sharing.

[@cassiehood8453]

Thank you for the tutorial. I just followed it, and despite a few mistakes, it looks pretty good.

[@lovelyswan80]

Hi Erica!! Would you please please please consider doing a quilted wallet/ pocketbook?? LOVE all your videos!!!! 🙂💗

[@098believe]

Your sewing is very neat. beautiful

[@Andydunnihoo]

Very cute! Thanks for sharing!

[@chrissyoldfield8566]

Loved this❣️👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@marionbartley214]

A cute way to dress up notebooks thank you I will make some of these.

[@charlotteminichiello6260]

I saw u have a juki mine is sitting on the floor I have nothing but trouble with the bobbin did you. Love this cover and the fabric you picked out.

[@erica_arndt]

Hi, you may want to try and re-wind your bobbin. Also check the tennis on the bobbin. Hold the bobbin by the thread, and if it free falls, it's too loose. If it doesn't fall at all, it's too tight. Adjust the small screw just 1/8 turn and adjust it until it falls at a nice gradual rate.

[@LCmonman]

I absolutely love this!! I’m going to do this for my daughters math book. Thanks for this tutorial. So fun to see some of your earlier videos, too 🥰 🧵 🪡🥰

[@annwitten4359]

So cute! I just signed up for my first quilt mini swap and this journal cover is perfect to make and send. Thank you! :) Ann

[@Canadian693]

Love this, going to make some, as I love to sew! TFS!

[@midwaypitt]

Nice tutorial, easy to follow,

[@mrscms831]

Great Tut, I'm going to make one now!

[@inesarroyo8318]

Muchas Gracias

[@daniellemorgan2394]

I'm thinking about making a cover for a sketchbook with a spiral binding. I like your concept, I just wonder if I need to do anything different because of the wire spiral. I generally use Strathmore Sketch books if that helps you know what I'm talking about. :)

[@erica_arndt]

Hi Danielle, I think you could use the same overall concept, just make sure to measure around the whole book and include a bit extra for the spiral so there is plenty of room for it.

[@TERRIDONEY]

Great tutorial. Thank you!

[@2kidsinutah]

Erica, I was a little confused with your instructions on this notebook. When measuring you said to add an 1 inch to each Direction but what you posted on the screen you have actually added 2 inches when you measured around The Notebook. I made your patchwork composition cover and followed it exactly and still had to trim down slivers of the top and the bottom of the cardboard cover to get it to slip into the pockets. No problem but I am getting ready to use this pattern to make a quilted cover for a spiral-bound notebook which actual measurements are 11 in vertically and 19 in around so I'm not sure how much I need to add for the same allowance and also an eighth of an inch top Stitch

[@erica_arndt]

Hi, I apologize for any confusion! Go for the measurements that I put in the written inserts of the video. I think I decided as I was filming that it was better to leave it a bit larger to give yourself extra room.

[@audreyderby7638]

Is it possible to make a payment video on making a laptop cover with heavy foam, a zipper, and a short shoulder strap? Laptop 8.5” X 12.5” and 0.5” thick. Thank you! (I’m not sure if I leave 1” or 2” around, and if I cut my foam the same size as outer fabric??

[@lovelyswan80]

Can you please consider doing a tutorial like this for a quilted Bible cover with pocket and Handel's??? Please please?!! 🥰🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@michelledove3413]

I'm interested in that as well! I have a large bible with a 3" binding so it's hard to find a pattern that will fit it and I love the look of this!!!

[@maplelassuk]

Love it! I am going to make one....

[@beth60.62]

thank you I have made several of these book covers

[@suziefab9532]

Very nice thank you for sharing

[@inesarroyo8318]

😊

[@edithventura329]

Beautiful

[@mariagoumas6135]

I LOVE IT AND I WILL TRY TO MAKE IT AFTER I MOVE IN SEPT TO NEW APT.. I LOVE YOUR FABRICS AND WHERE U BUY ?? I LOVE UR BOWL TOO AND WHERE U BUY IT .. THANKS MARIA

[@erica_arndt]

Hi Maria, you can find out where I like to buy my fabric in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXatlWhpeqmBo6s The magnetic pin bowl is from Pleasant Home Etsy shop, though Riley Blake picked up her bowls, so you may have to get them through Riley Blake now :)

[@daisyr.8320]

I had a lot of trouble stitching the binding to the front. It just looks really bad on the other side. I had a hard time keeping it....like, idk how to describe it...when I pull the binding over, I had a hard time keeping it even....Then I tried hand stitching and that was....stressful! Lol Any tips? 🤪 Thank you! I know my question is a bit obnoxious but I really want it to work for me!

[@erica_arndt]

Do you mean it looks bad on the inside of the cover? I just try to stitch as closely to the edge of the binding on the front of the book cover as I can. Maybe slow down so you can control how straight your stitching along the binding edge? You might also find this video more helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2LZenaQm56Sj9U

[@warialdasue]

Daisy Reyes have a look at the tutorial by Birdcage and Thread. There’s no binding but it looks very tidy, and it’s easy.

[@deelankford1180]

your sew good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@brendaryan306]

Add an outside pen/pencil holder.

[@sandycanton4668]

What kind of cutting mat do you have. In lilac - my favorite color!! Thanks, Sandy Canton in Texas

[@erica_arndt]

+Sandy Canton It's a Fiskars mat, got it on Amazon :)

[@onerainbowwoman]

Thank you for the tutorial

[@kimberleygamble8630]

+Erica Arndt; Hi Erica I just post to say thanks so much for sharing this fantastic video tutorial. I will definitely try my hand at this soon. I just post to also ask you Can I use this same technique to make a case for my Bible & also would you measure it the same way as you shown in the video tutorial with the composition book just asking. I look forward to your reply as soon as possible. Tafs NB: Btw first timer to your video tutorials & also you just earned yourself a new subscriber & like. Thanks again.

[@erica_arndt]

Yes, for sure! Just make sure to measure it like I show in the video and you should be good to go :)

[@The_Real_DreamM]

Very cool. Thank you.

[@lynnballenger3799]

I'm looking for the composition book cover without the binding tutorial. Can you help me?

[@erica_arndt]

I think this is the one you're referring to: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hojLYauYj51gY6eq

[@kariwall2824]

Shabby fabrics has one with turn out method. They use bible but you can measure down to a composition book and leave off the handles.....

[@teresagastelo7728]

Hello! Funcional para mi agenda.📝💙

[@DoloresJRush]

Cute!

[@leelabala22]

Are u using a zipper foot for the binding?

[@erica_arndt]

I just use my regular 1/4" foot for everything.

[@mariagoumas6135]

Thank uuu

[@JenniferWoellert]

This is sooo cute! I want to make this for my son's hardback bible. I wanted to add handles and I think it would work to put them in between the quilting and the flap pieces? Or make them long to go all the way across the quilted part. What do you think would be best?

[@JenniferWoellert]

Well, now I'm watching the binding part... I don't the no putting the handles between the layers would work now 😬

[@erica_arndt]

Well, you would want to add the "handles" in the same manner that I added the button elastic. Just place them between the outside of the cover and the binding. They will have to fold back towards the opening to hold it. You could also just wrap the handles around the outside of the cover looping them on both ends where the book opens. And then stitch them right on the outside of the bag to hold them in place. Sorry that might be hard to describe in a comment :)

[@JenniferWoellert]

Erica Arndt I totally get it!!

[@JenniferWoellert]

Erica Arndt I use a combination of this tutorial and the patchwork journal cover and added handles :) no button closure

[@carolg.6838]

Many years later I am reading your question...I bet you could do the quilting first Then add the strap...one long piece of strap with one raw edge at the outside middle back. Going towards the top, pin it, make the handle loop, pin going to the other side forming the handle and meeting the raw edge. The straps would be spaced how you want. Then sew both sides of each strap (not the handles) but leave about 2"? free/unsewn before the edge of the top and sew a square with an x at that point on the strap for reinforcement. If you are unable to tuck under the raw edge, you could sew a small rectangle of fabric over it of a coordinating fabric. Then place your end pieces and sew the binding keeping the handles out of the way, maybe pin them towards the center. I think I would like a closure if carrying it this way. My mom made me a book cover with handles for a bird watching book. She sewed in a small pocket in which she placed a quarter in case I needed to make a phone call...that was over 20 years ago.

[@carolmcfarland3011]

It's never shown on the composition book.

[@kellyntantan2373]

is it also possible to use velcro?

[@erica_arndt]

Sure, I think you could use anything you want! You can even skip the button portion all together.

[@inesarroyo8318]

Por favor si puedes dar las explicaciones más despacio bendiciones

[@eyeonart6865]

You did not show book in it at end. Sad

[@tatyanasurenyan-krech6372]

The binding part didn’t work well for me. I broke 2 needles. I used a walking foot too. I ended up using fabric glue which didn’t look so good. The corner also didn’t do well. She makes this look easy but it’s not. Maybe I’ll try one more.

[@erica_arndt]

Check out this tutorial to help with the binding, maybe it will be more clear :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2LZenaQm56Sj9U

[@tatyanasurenyan-krech6372]

Thanks! That was very helpful. I really never knew the proper way to bind a quilt.I just go by how I feel and what I can do.This is very helpful. Anyways, I subscribed to your channel and I can get more ideas.

[@tamila7381]

I'm in the middle of making one so thank you for your video. Could I just ask that maybe you could talk a little slower, I've played this video a dozen times just to follow along, just a suggestion, I love and appreciate your talent!

[@mothermgt]

And I spead it up go figure. Can’t make everyone happy.

[@carolg.6838]

I am making the 2nd of two of her projects. I never noticed she talks faster than we do in Chicago, probably because I was making something. But her instructions are clear and if you slide to the left the red dot to go back, usually you can see pictures where to stop. I am a little worried about the tip to bottom measurement as I might sew the binding over the pocket a little more than half an inch. I might not cut the bottom edge until I see how that goes. My binder measures slightly different.

[@GenevaWilkinson]

This is so cute! I have been watching your channel for a while now, and I really want to learn to sew. I have Cerebral Palsy though, and I can't walk, and my fine motor skills are somewhat effected. I can't use a foot pedal, so I thought about maybe putting the foot pedal on the table, and pressing it with my hand, but then I won't have both hands free to guide whatever I'm sewing. Do you know if there is anything sewing machines out there that don't use a foot pedal?

[@1225rec]

It might go a little slower guiding with one hand, but don't let that stop you. You can do this 😃😃

[@GenevaWilkinson]

Rachel Contreras I guess I just don't want to start a project, and really mess it up. :)

[@erica_arndt]

+Geneva Wilkinson My Juki G-210 has a stop/start button on it that you could control with your hand instead of your foot. Several machines have this feature from what I've seen. So that might be an option for you :)

[@GenevaWilkinson]

Erica Arndt Thanks!

[@jillsauder8340]

+Geneva Wilkinson I have a sewing machine that has a button you can use to start or stop the machine, if you don't want to use the foot pedal. It is the Brother CS6000i, and I love it. A very nice machine for a beginner like me. :-) smile.amazon.com/Brother-Feature-Rich-Stitches-Auto-Size-Buttonholes/dp/B000JQM1DE/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1449837116&sr=1-1&keywords=brother+cs6000i

[@CoalNovah1285]

I’m sooooo glad you do not do all the “umms “ any more. I couldn’t watch the rest of this video. Otherwise a great idea 💡

[@lauramiddleton2709]

Very nice tutorial just you talk way to fast, a lot of pausing.

[@4everyoungchic]

Great tutorial! Thank you!