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Make a String Quilted Journal

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You can try out the string-quilting technique on a small project such as this journal cover. To make it even more interesting, turn each strip at an angle before you stitch it down and create a random-pieced look.
I string quilted this vest by cutting 1-inch strips and sewing them evenly to a foundation that was cut a little bigger than the pattern piece. After sewing the strips down, I placed the pattern tissue on the pieced fabric and re-cut along the cutting lines.
Lay the fabric wrong side up on the table, and cover it with the batting.
You can try out the string-quilting technique on a small project such as this journal cover. To make it even more interesting, turn each strip at an angle before you stitch it down and create a random-pieced look.

You can try out the string-quilting technique on a small project such as this journal cover. To make it even more interesting, turn each strip at an angle before you stitch it down and create a random-pieced look.

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Step 4: With right sides together, lay the next strip down, and sew with a 1/4-inch seam. Turn it to the right side, and press.


 With right sides together, place the second strip of fabric on top of the first. Sew alongside one edge with a 1/4-inch seam. Fold the strip back to the right side, and press.

Step 5: Continue sewing down all the strips in both directions from the first strip.


 Once you have sewn and pressed all of the strips, the piece should look like this.

Step 6: Trim off the ragged strip ends, and bind all of the edges. Fold under the ends of the cover, and sew them in place at top and bottom.


 Sew the binded edges to create "sleeves" into which you can slide a journal or book cover.

Step 7: Hand-sew an elastic loop to the back and a cool button to the front.


 I used an elastic hair band to create a simple loop closure on the back of the journal cover.
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kygirl writes: that such a cute idea. i have a lot of scrap pieces from other quilt projects. i had thought to make a jacket out of them but now i think i will redo my craft journal
Posted: 11:56 am on September 10th
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