Book covers 104: Quilt as you go and decorative stitch a wonderful journal cover!
Create your own quilt-as-you go and decorative stitch journal cover
Create your own custom journal cover. Learn some tricks on how to quilt-as-you-go and "decorative stitch quilt" and how to finish up the cover in a classy way! - We will PIECE all the fabric and quilt using decorative stitches . Then we will assemble the actual book cover in the sewing mode. Be ready to make lots of these! SUPER fun!
Bring a lunch and your snacks! This is a full day of sewing!
Supplies
Sewing machine with decorative stitches in good working order with foot control & power cord
Fusible batting (provided)
80/12 or 90/14 microtex needle
Thread of your choosing. Sample was made with 40 weight rayon threads
5-10 scraps of fabric (all must be 20" x 6")
thread snips
1 fat quarter for inside lining
1 fat quarter for inside flaps (or cork minimum 12" x 10")
8" x 10" hard-cover Journal provided
Rotary cutter & ruler (mats are available in the classroom)
Iron & Pressing mat are available in the classroom
Best press (your favorite scent) highly recommended
Wool pressing mat highly recommended
Thread snips
Skill Level:
beginner
Skill Details:
Basic sewing ability on your machine
Materials Included:
8 x 10 Hardback journal, thread & stabilizer provided
Requirements:
Advanced signup required
Instructor Name:
Melissa Mangan
Book covers 104: Quilt as you go and decorative stitch a wonderful journal cover!
Cost:
$ 35.00 Hardback Journal, thread, & stabilizer and instructions will be provided - you just bring your fabric choices