I was at Staples this morning. Wasting some time with Husband while waiting for the sewing machine store to open. I was retrieving my machine because apparently I have worn out the automatic thread cutter on my Janome Horizon 7700. Who knew? Apparently I use it a lot. Anyway. The part is on order and until it comes in, I have to cut threads the old fashioned way. Such a problem.
Back to Staples. I noticed these cute little Composition notebooks. Oh my goodness. So darn cute at only 4.5" by 3.25". I bought some. They were 2 for a dollar. I bought 6 and think I will have to get more. I wanted to make little covers, of course! The first attempt was an epic fail. Too small and too bulky. I regrouped and tried again and this time I figured out a good plan and my test cover was a success!
How cute is this? Just some linen scraps and some scrap scraps. Now that I have figured out the sizing, I can have some with fancy scraps!
I love making covers; I have a whole plan / pattern worked out in my brain... funny sometimes I can just 'see' how something should go.... now I am inspired to make a cover (or two) for the lovely notebooks you gave to me a few months back.... they have been sitting in my sewingroom and I feel inspired to sew up some covers! thanks - as always
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Glad to hear I am not the only one who is inspired by all the cute things in Staples! You should see my collection of colored markers! Adorable notebook covers!
ReplyDeleteVery cute
ReplyDeleteI think my Horizon needs a new thread cutter too soon! I use it all the time!
ReplyDeleteYour little books are a fab idea!
Esther
I need to make a trip to Staples, the little ones are so cute.
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