Simple Journal cover using 2 1/2" Strip Scraps and a composition book! Fun to make and use all year!

[@aimee-made]

I just love this. Earlier this year my partner gave his 89-yr-old mother a composition book with the request to write down things about her life. I told him a plain ol' comp book was too boring, but she doesn't like him to "fuss" over her at all, so that's what he got. I'm totally going to make this cover for her book! Maybe it will make it more inspiring for her.🥰

[@jeanettefamulari3538]

This is remarkable. So different from other tutorials out there. This is great!

[@gwynwellliver4489]

The stripes are very effective. ❤ To the detriment of family history, I have never been a journalist or scrapbooker. My mom made me a covered journal in 2021. I do try to use it monthly to track my quilting progress, but I haven't logged my 2023 finishes from the end of the year.

[@mariettedemarest5173]

I'm no good at journaling either, but this is perfect for cataloging our quilt projects. 😊

[@rosewoodcreate]

I started making these composition book covers in 2019. I primarily use it to document my sewing and quilting projects. I've made a lot and sold them at craft boutiques.

[@ThumbprintCreationsbyKerry]

I make junk journals and I use fabric to put on my base cover which is usually a cereal box or some other food box. I was just thinking today that I should make a patchwork quilted cover for my next journal. Thank you for sharing!

[@SarahWilcher-rh7cy]

I love love love this! Thank you!

[@papercents]

Great scrappy journal - thank you for your video. I too think this one is the best one I've seen!

[@annelumsden5775]

Great way to use precious scrap fabrics, I like the way you sewed the lining (bright green fabric) on the spine of the book cover, I would never have thought of that. All the best for 2024

[@gretroman8235]

I have watched many scrappy composition book journal videos and I think that this one is great. I have never seen the method sewing only on batting with the piece in the inside middle section but your tutorial makes sense. Happy new year.

[@lorihamby60]

I love the journal cover! Such a fun idea - I am definitely going to make some for me and friends/family. Thank you for sharing.

[@dianehutchens]

I can't wait to make several of these! So cute! Thanks ❤❤❤

[@LauraSup]

Your journals are amazing! I’ve seen other tutorials but I like the way you did yours! I’m definitely going to be making some for gifts! Thank you for sharing!😊

[@karentzn]

What an excellent sewing technique. Love the green inside. Very clever.

[@brenken]

I love this idea! It's a great way to utilize 2 of my hobbies

[@candacehoemkelinkedinmoney3016]

What a great idea. Thank you for sharing this with us.😊👍❤️🌻

[@marilynjohnson1782]

I made one of these last summer. It's a fun and creative project. I love your channel. Your tutorials are easy to follow and I want to do all of them. 😊

[@alexanderfarms99]

So glad I found you. Next project. I love journals! Thank you so much.

[@thequiltedforest]

You are so welcome!

[@QuiltingWithMeSew]

Such a fun project ❤ Thank you for easy, clear instructions. Can’t wait to make one👍

[@joyharper89]

I love this project so much! Now I have to get busy and make some! Thanks!

[@debbielee7117]

Great idea! Good to see you back at work and getting things done.

[@elisedebruin4428]

lovely I also journal but this puts the project to a next level ,thank you

[@karenm7260]

So timely. I just bought some Composition Books to cover. Great design and uses up scraps! Thank you.

[@MarieFinkle-k7g]

Thank you so much. These are beautiful and practical.

[@carmenbailey1560]

Great job doing your journey, I’ve never made a journey and honestly probably won’t start, but enjoyed watching your process. Thanks for sharing ⭐️❤️😊

[@lynnscroggins7104]

So much better than buying those expensive planner/journals! Thanks for sharing❤

[@pammeinzer6757]

Very creative 👌.

[@Troutay]

I did not know you were from Minnesota. Just started watching your channel and it is fun. Hope you and yours are staying warm! (from another Minnesotan)

[@thequiltedforest]

We're in northern Iowa. But we've lived in Minnesota, and we go to the Minnesota State Fair every year!

[@carolinedubose5136]

What a great idea!! They look so nice!!

[@marianpoteet1945]

What a cool use of orphan material. Thanks for the ideas. Loved it!

[@susansmith989]

I love this. I look forward to using your ideas for a composition book. Thank you.

[@brontebenoit6181]

How very clever of you! I’m going to give this a try! I ❤️ it

[@kellyhamlyn-harris5151]

Your journals are fantastic! And the covers are fabulous too. I don’t know if I have enough going on in my life to fill a book that big. 🤣 Maybe I do though.

[@jayneterry8701]

There is something so nice about a quilted cover. Thanks for sharing your method and giving a glimpse of how you fill them! 💞

[@jenniferstohr9238]

I'm excited to make some of these!

[@neeterb5584]

What a great idea!

[@LindaBurnette-m5d]

I made my first journal cover. I love it and will be making some more. Love this!

[@judyl.6550]

This is a GREAT idea!!!!!

[@creativedesignsbydel]

This is so helpful and full of tips!

[@koalasez1200]

Love this!! I have this wild desire to go buy some composition books!!! Great use of scraps…thank you for sharing 😊. PS - years ago I used to work at Mead; great company but a merger closed the corporate office in Dayton Oh.

[@wassent82]

How fun!! 😀

[@opalpipkin6285]

Awesome video! I am going to make one of these for myself. Thank you so much for sharing this idea.

[@deloresrast8543]

Very nice journals!!

[@NuckFamily]

The pins to hold your strip for the tie!! 🤓

[@leswilliams4022]

Perfect project! Thank you!

[@ritanogueira3406]

Good idea to use my fabric scraps.

[@RoseWaddell-jj7oe]

I love your videos.❤❤

[@stitchann]

Loved this project, Hope your are still feeling well after your surgery.

[@judymoen674]

What a simple and fun idea. I can do this with my great granddaughter over a weekend, thank you for sharing this fun idea❤️

[@donnabush7938]

I love how HAPPY this journal cover is!

[@BellaSandella]

What a great idea for my annual quilt planning journal. I’m often inspired by nature and this would be the perfect place to keep all of those ideas. The pockets are especially clever❤😊

[@Loriann3616]

Such great journals! Thank you!

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you so much!

[@rachelburgener819]

👏👏👏 awesome, thank you so much! Yep on my wannado list!! ❤️😀

[@lorrainemcgeough9596]

Wonderful video. Thank you so much for sharing your talents. How great to look back on the years and enjoy your accomplishments.

[@juliamoore9693]

What a great tutorial! I love keeping a journal and fill mine with memories and ephemera, too.

[@michelleinScotland]

Great thank you. Love the little bit of green fabric inside to finish it off.

[@karywilson2678]

Love them all🥰🥰

[@sewingstoryprojects6178]

I have got to get on the journaling bandwagon. I keep a planner but its not quite the same thing. I love how you made the cover and of course the bonus was showing us your completed journals. Thank you so much!

[@bevcote2357]

Thank you for your ideas, time, and talent. Very nice project. Blessings.

[@Heather5073-hr1jw]

great ideas and I love how you showed how you use yours! Thank you!

[@weaver7249]

This is great!

[@LittleLira]

This was so much fun to make! Thank you for inspiring me!

[@livingweirdestherc6644]

Awesome project

[@michelesalazar2045]

What a great gift for someone special!!1

[@jeanettewithrow9641]

This is a great idea. Would make great Christmas gifts. Thanks so much

[@buddysrufflife2199]

LOVE this! Great job

[@lynnepfeffer8039]

Beautiful journal covers!

[@dorothyyoung8231]

I use such a quilting notebook and made my cover from selvages. I use a notebook with gridded/graph paper so drawing blocks and quilt diagrams is easy! I like your “quilt as you go” technique!

[@annettadunham7611]

Wow. Such a great idea. Can’t wait to try this.

[@lindy4462]

What a through tutorial! Thanks so much, off to buy a notebook!

[@Derf56]

Love your journals! Thanks for sharing!

[@carolgeorge9620]

Wonderful instructions as always thankyou ❤️

[@cindyfaulk4656]

Love the pin tip when making your tie

[@sharondina4514]

What a great idea ~ I love it!

[@2corgimother]

Will have to make some for granddaughters!

[@kathleengalovic1514]

❤❤thank you for sharing this ❤️

[@sherriejohnson508]

Thank you

[@szelop]

Nice!

[@mariannebeach7497]

Can I use flannel instead of batting? I think it would make it a little flatter in the end for my use. Nice and clear tutorial, thanks!

[@thequiltedforest]

You can sure give it a shot!

[@SamWinover]

Awesome video😊

[@thequiltedforest]

Thank you 😁

[@danrobson634]

Shelley, your days must consist of 28 hours. Just sayin. ❤❤

[@karonwostenholme6533]

♥️♥️♥️

[@maryseaman312]

If using ribbon for closures, always be sure that you do a knot in the bottom of the ribbon .... if it never starts fraying, the chances of the ribbon turning ratty should be greatly decreased.

[@sisterdube6235]

WHAT WAS THE QUILTTHAT WAS DIGNOL IN DIFFERNT COLORS THAT YOU HAD SWATCHES OF FABRIC FOR CALLED

[@thequiltedforest]

It's from a pattern called "Half Step" and it was featured in one of my strip stash videos. This link will take you to it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5_KeoGmh7Vggacsi=DBkdKs6qLLUN-3IA

[@sisterdube6235]

@@thequiltedforest THANK YOU

[@karenwerts2331]

[@JuanitaHooker-wx9up]

Love the journal covers. If for gifts , make them in colors that the recipient likes.

[@debbieadams2174]

What a great idea!