Tuesday, 24 January 2023

The NoseGay Fabric Journal for Eileen Hull Designs

 

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Today I'm sharing another version of a fabric journal created using Eileen's new Frame Pocket Journal Die.

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I cut out all of the pieces from a recycled canvas tote bag that was no longer in use. It's a real heavy weight but the Sizzix Bigz Dies chomp their way through with ease!

I stitched (by machine) the covers and flap together. I ran several lines of stitches down the spine to reinforce it. Sadly in my techinical disaster of last week that photo got lost :/

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For the lining, I used the outside cover as a template and cut around the gorgeous Cather Holden Fabric. I love this design and it's perfect for a journal cover.

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I decided where I wanted the inner pockets to be. One created from the actual pocket and the other from the inner part of the frame pocket to create a smaller version. These were stitched onto the lining fabric by machine.

Next came the fun part, deciding what to use to decorate the outer cover of the journal. I found a wide piece of lace that was the perfect width for the cover and made a fabulous base layer. Then I had fun auditioning elements cut out from Cathe Holden fabric along with more pieces of lace.

Once I was happy with my design, I pinned everything down, quickly before it moved!

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I handstitched everything in to place using a small stitch. I don't mind being able to see these stitches as for me it's all part of the design.

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Then I had to descide which colour threads I wanted to add, so again auditions were held.

The winners were chosen, and the hand stitching began.

Boy I did a lot of French Knots!

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To finish off I sandwiched a piece of Sari Silk Ribbon folded in half between the inner and outer fabrics to create a tie. Then I stitched the two covers together by machine. All of my messy stitching was then hidden on the inside.

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I love how a little pop of colour from the stitches brings everything together.

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So there you have my Stitched NoseGay Journal all ready for an insert.

Happy Crafting

Elizabeth x

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2 comments:

Lisa Hoel said...

GAH! I love this!!!!! so gorgeous Elizabeth. It makes me happy. =) I want to go sew something now.

Carole said...

Wow Elizabeth. Truly inspirational. I'd simply love to create something like this. Thank you.