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Spring’s in Town – Appliqué Journal Cover and Pouch
The Spring’s in Town fabric collection is filled with such adorable and joyful prints that I couldn’t resist wanting to carry them with me everywhere I go. To make sure I always have these delightful designs on hand, I was inspired to make a pouch and journal cover.
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The pouch was made using the Rainbow Sherbet Pouch pattern by Great Heron Thread Co. It’s an awesome pattern that is great for holding large items like a journal or tablet and the double zipper feature helps me keep my accessories organized. The pattern has lots of space to feature multiple prints or just your favorites (like I did here). For the zipper ties, I followed Sherri McConnel’s YouTube “Easy Zipper Pull” video.
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For the journal cover, I was inspired by the applique flowers in Riley Blake’s free pattern “All My Heart”. I selected a flower and sized it down to 60% of the original size and printed it as my template. I used a lightweight interfacing and sewed a simple stitch around the edges to hold the flower in place. I framed the flower with a small border and then surrounded it with another one of my favorite prints in the collection.
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I really like that I can use both the pouch and journal cover separately or together. Even though I used fabrics from the same collection for both, I wanted to add a little something to match them as a set. So, I went for a big diamond quilting pattern on the pouch and a smaller one behind the flower on the journal cover.
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I hope these fabrics and projects inspire you and get you excited for Spring! Find Spring’s In Town by Sandy Gervais at your local quilt shop today!
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6 Comments
Fatema Boxwala
Such a thoughtful and lovely way to use these pretty prints! Thanks for sharing your process!
Pyari Murgi
Beautiful outcome and lovely choice of fabric.
The large diamond pattern with a different coloured fabric looks really chic.
Ruqaiya A
As usual, everything you make is impeccable and joyful!! Love it. Thanks for sharing this for us to enjoy!
Zaineb Sharafali
thank you so much!!
Kristen A
So cute! What journal cover pattern did you use? I made one years ago that was great, but can’t remember where I found it. Some that I’m finding are looking a little flimsy. Thanks, Kristen
Zaineb Sharafali
Thanks so much!
I didn’t follow a particular pattern. Here’s a high-level overview of the steps I did. First, I created the front block and then I added fabric to extend the width (which became the cover for the back of the journal). Next, layered it with batting and did some quilting (like the diamonds). After that I layered the front of the cover (with batting) front side up, then the lining right side down, and then the pockets and sewed around the edged leaving a 3 inch gap on the bottom. I turned it inside out and closed the gap. Hope this helps! If you need help you’re welcome to DM me on instagram at @cottonconfectionery