William Morris Dove & Rose Handmade Embroidered Journal

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Rejoice in the Lord as you journal your thoughts, prayers, and reflections in this beautiful Embroidered Journal. It serves as a constant reminder to find joy in your faith journey and to celebrate the Lord’s presence in your life. Before we look at some beautiful creations, let’s go through how to make journal covers. This guide is essential for people who are new to the craft. I have been working on my own (larger) Embroidery journal when I get time and it is giving me so much pleasure – mainly because it gives one the freedom to stitch different designs and also because it is just for me! It occurred to me that a little mini journal would be a great idea as each project is not very time consuming but at the end of it, you will have something very special, a collection of projects housed in a beautiful little book. I might even do 3 little journals, one for each of my daughters? This mini journal comes with my compliments, it is free for all to use in any way you choose. Lay the edges of the inner and outer felt pieces overlapping each other and sew around the edges of your entire journal. You can use a machine if you have one, or sew with your hand if you want to maintain the unrefined look of most felt journals. I’ve had this embroidery starter kit for literally years and it’s just been taking up space in my WorkBox 3.0 craft cabinet, so I might as well finally put it to use.

However this does not stop us stitching and this week I am excited to share with you a little stitch along (sort of) idea that I have been working on. It promises to keep you occupied during isolation or if you have lots of other projects on the go you can do this in between or save it for later. Mini Embroidery Journal

However, since I’m a crafty gal (ahem, I do have a DIY blog, after all), I’m always on the hunt for a fun new hobby or skill to learn. What makes these journals truly remarkable is the artistry that goes into their design. The larger parts of the art are masterfully embroidered onto the cover, creating a tactile and visually stunning effect. Meanwhile, the finer details are expertly printed, ensuring a harmonious blend of texture and design.

Template – printed out or displayed on a tablet or laptop screen. I’ve designed a 2023 template. I’ll be using my laptop for the below method. Before adding a second or third coat of Mod Podge, you can paint your papers to add extra details and more life to your design. The inside of your journal cover is probably exposed to the raw edges of the fabric. To get rid of this, you can cut out some pieces of fabric and cardboard.Square of fabric – I use 100% cotton, but the measurements completely depends on the size of your hoop. I would suggest having your fabric square being at least 4 inches larger than your hoop. If your hoop is a 12 inch hoop, I would suggest your fabric square being at least 16″x16″ large. This will give you 2 inches leeway on either side of your hoop. Are you the type who likes to own personalized things? The type that likes the idea of journals unique to your personality? I’m using a 12-inch plastic hoop and recommend that you don’t go much smaller than that since you’ll need to fit a lot of small icons, plus all the other parts of your design. Embroidery hoops – I prefer a 12 inch hoop, but you can also use a smaller sized hoop. You’ll also need a smaller hoop for a portion of this guide – a 5 inch hoop should do.