Close your book, holding your fabric as you do to see if you have enough ease. My hexies fantasy is still going strong even after i have completed the modern hexagon flower quilt duvet cover for my daughter click the link for the pattern and tutorial, this time i sew up some fabric book covers with the 1. A quilted listtaker its made with vintage and new fabrics. On the exterior, two straps create handles for hanging the cover. American beauty patchwork quilt bedding by donna sharp.
Never fear though you can make your own cover using your ufo quilt blocks. Patchwork and quilting are often combined in the same project, but these two have different techniques. Line these up, and pin the lining fabric to the patchwork along the long ends. For cozy, homey bedding, quilt patchwork designs cant be beat discover chic plaids that pull it all into one welldesigned piecedeep. Make your own customized cover by measuring the book you want to cover, raiding your scrap stash, and sewing a work of art. Fabric book cover tutorial how to sew craft passion. This easy patchwork quilt pattern is a great way to get your friend something that is customized and one of a kind. Lots of color photos, illustrations, patterns and instruction.
Well be making this cute quilt asyougo book cover from start to finish. Your fabric should be your notebooks height and width plus 1 inch. Id recommend a minimum of three different fabrics, but no more than five. The books can be exchanged out when they get full i go through one per year. Birthday gifts with images quilt book cover, paper. This is a great example of how you can stick your random ufo quilt blocks into the outside of the fabric book cover. The finished notebook cover measures 15 inches x 9 inches. Stitch your way through this carefully curated collection of fatquarter quilts, ranging from wall hangings to large bedsized projects. Gather a selection of scraps to use for the outer crazyquilt. Whether you want to whip up a quick and easy gift or youre in the mood for more of a challenge. They add scraps of each family members clothing and have everyone work together stitching and cutting.
Linen house quilt cover sets linen house doona covers. On the other hand, quilting is sewing together three layers that make up a quilt the top, the central wadding, and the backing. Free motion embroidery paper embroidery hand embroidery stitches embroidery patterns machine embroidery embroidery applique patchwork quilt patterns hexagon quilt hand quilting. When you picture a quilt in your head, you probably see a patchwork quilt. Please keep the howto quilting books to a minimum, but fiction and nonfiction are both welcome. Pieced quilts, patchwork quilts, traditional quilts. For the most part you will be putting together an outer fabric with your quilt blocks shown below in the photo see all the little patchwork blocks. The patchwork quilt is a picture book that was created for children age 69. Crazyquilted book cover, part i yesterdays thimble.
How to make a patchwork quilted journal cover this tutorial shows how to make a patchwork quilted journal cover with a ribbon bookmark, based upon the measurements of a purchased hard cover journal. A few weeks ago i put up a sewing tutorial on making your own journal or book cover. Quilt on the cover books with a quilt on the cover or books named after a quilting pattern. Fabric book covers fabric book cover with an elastic closure. A few weeks ago i put up a sewing tutorial on making your own journal or book cover, and today i have another one that involves more quilting. Then lay out your cover fabric right side up and fold over your flaps. We have a myriad of styles of bedding sets, and if you want to narrow your options to something more specific than your current filter of pattern. Cozy line home fashions ryleigh floral print real plaid patchwork, 100% cotton reversible coverlet, bedspread quilt bedding set khakired, queen 3 piece 4. Depending on the ufo quilt blocks that you are going to use your fabric book cover can be themed like kids, holiday. I have another fun quilting tutorial for you today. Use your fabric scraps and leftover quilt blocks for this patchwork book cover. Inside is a notepad for jotting down sewingembroidery ideas and a pocket to hold inspiring things.
Our cover is fully lined, with pockets that slip over the front and back of your book. Jessy home floral patchwork quilt set cotton bedspread embroidered stitching coverlet set suitable for all seasons super soft plaid fullqueen size 90x90 4. Pieced and patchwork quilts depict various patterns, including irish chain, pieced starburst, log cabin and wedding ring motifs. Your library you will now have 60 70 bookbackground units each between 1. A pattern now done on a machine and committed to memory that has been repeated many times. On the interior, it includes a ribbon bookmark and two sleeves to slide over the book s cover. Tie the room into a cohesive space with patchwork bedding quilts that incorporate a variety of colorsor perhaps just pillow shams for multitonal accents.
How to make a quilted composition notebook cover the. On the exterior, two straps create handles for hanging. The first quilt i ever made was a simple hand sewn patchwork quilt worked in strips at my grandmothers knee. Patchwork duvet cover i finally found time to make a patchwork duvet cover for emmas new big girl bed after making the fitted sheets. Trim lining and batting even with edges of outer cover.
Use vinyl and pinking shears super simple book cover. Greenland home blooming prairie quilted patchwork throw. Book cover tutorial 52 ufo quilt block pick up patchwork posse. If you check on the diagonal length you can see there are total of 11 patchwork blocks. Originally it was going to be plain on both sides made from vintage sheets, but i started poking about in my fabric stash and thought it may be fun to patchwork a top together. Dress up a plain notebook or make a gift for a dear friend with the patchwork journal cover. Ll home patchwork bear quilt bedding set, king size 108x90 ll home fall quilt bedding set, queen size 90x90, patchwork deer. Referring to diagram 3, machinestitch a vertical line down the center of outer cover and another one between outer cover pieced sections. How to make a patchwork quilted journal cover blogger. See more ideas about crazy patchwork, quilt stitching and crazy quilt blocks. The big book of fat quarter quilts book that patchwork. Epp hexie journal cover fabric book covers, hexagon. All the sewing is set with 14 seam allowances, unless noted.
Quilted book cover tutorial on the trail creations. I have one that has a cover that was from a swap and i love it. I got a little carried away and turned my paper pieced block into a quilted cover for a composition notebook and havent looked back since. Patchwork quilt, funky homemade in many sizes, crib, twin, full, queen, king, all cotton blanket, unique gift for graduation, free shipping.
As part of the island batik ambassador program, i was challenged in march to make a mini quilt using paper piecing or foundation piecing. Patchwork quilts are captivating to look at, and exciting to create. Quilt on the cover 163 books meet your next favorite book. They are great to make in a bunch and then have on hand for quick presents along with a set of highlighters, or fancy. Stitch all three rectangles together to make the cover. The patchwork quilt received the coretta scott king award. Pin flaps down and then lay your book down over the cover. They are great to make in a bunch and then have on hand for quick presents along with a set of highlighters, or fancy pens. This is approximately 34 1 taller than the notebook one way and the measurement around the notebook plus flaps that cover at least 34 of the cover on the inside in. Patchwork, such as finding bedding by brands like world menagerie. Trim each bookbackground piece to a unit between 1. Its a great introduction to art quilting, and a even a good beginner sewing project for kids or people just starting to sew. Quilted book cover tutorial steps this is a really easy project that is great for using up those small scraps that you cant bear to throw away. Quilt cover sets our muchadmired collection of quilt covers, bed covers and doona covers for sale includes an enormous selection of styles, themes and colours.
This will be the perfect cover for a recipe book i. For a discussion of how to pair fabrics according to color, texture, and print, check out. Book cover tutorial ufo quilt block pick up patchwork posse a link with a beautiful ideas end tutorial composition book covers are wonderful. Oct 11, 2012 start with a piece large enough to cover the notebook plus flaps at each end to fold in. Using the instructions you can learn how to make a fabric book cover to suit any size book, and youll also learn techniques for adding embellishments, applique, patchwork and even free form fabric collage. Joyofquilting patchwork book cover part one of two youtube. Display stunning colors from sienna and chocolate to teal and red. Patchwork bedding if youre looking for bedding for sale online, wayfair has several options sure to satisfy the pickiest shopper. Grandlinen 3piece fine printed oversize 115 x 93 quilt set reversible bedspread coverlet king size bed cover taupe, brown, earth tone patchwork 4. Historically made by stitching square pieces of leftover fabric together, patchwork quilts are one of the oldest and most popular styles of bedding.
The patchwork quilt by valerie flournoy, jerry pinkney. This book is about a family that creates a family heirloom as a quilt. On the interior, it includes a ribbon bookmark and two sleeves to slide over the books cover. This gentle picture book presents a contemporary family whose continuation of a timehonored tradition becomes a meaningful expression of love.
Patchwork notebook cover tutorial vancouver modern quilt. Each of these six free fabric notebook and journal cover tutorials is quite different in style and flavor. You dont need to finish the edges of the lining, because it will be hidden inside the book cover. White farmhouse bedding vhc emmie quilt cotton star patchwork jet blackcrisp white shabby chicfrench country patchworksolid colorcolor block. Best sellers new products most relevant alphabetical, a to z alphabetical, z to a. Each patchwork block is unfinished at 2x2, which is the little dash square. If your bookplanner is bigger, youll need to piece more patchwork blocks. Patchwork journal cover confessions of a homeschooler. Patchwork is the skill of sewing together different fabrics to form a pattern. Quilted book covers free sewing tutorial book quilt. The understated background fabric offsets the pretty strip of pieced fabric squares. Mark the centre of the lining piece, and the centre of the patchwork cover. Simply love how they turn out, be it a full hexagon quilt version or a hexagon flower applique patchwork. Mix and match our varied design stories to hone your personal style or reinvent your entire bedroom aesthetic.