To Sketch

cover front
Now this was a pleasant diversion! As I mentioned on my 2015 Q1 Finish-A-Long list, twice at SMQG sewn-item swaps I've had my hands on a patchwork journal/sketch book, and twice they've been stolen away. So I knew it was up to me to make one for myself. And that I did.

I used the Journal Cover tutorial by Stitched in Color, which worked perfectly, but the thing is, it's up to you to design and create the basic patchwork. I tried several new block tutorials and from there I just filled in with random pieces of fabric. Note that every inch of this cover is from Doe by Carolyn Friedlander, which undoubtedly is a current favorite. I used 22 different prints(!) which just added to the fun!

cover back
So here's the block tutorials I used:

1. Hack Slash block by badskirt (upper right on cover front)
2. Diamond Cross block by Hopfaldera (lower left on cover front)
3. Flying Geese by craftietammie (upper portion of cover back)
4. Raspberry Kiss block by Wooden Spoon Quilts (lower left on cover back)

When I slipped the composition book into the finished cover (shown below) it fit like a glove.

Here's a glance at the inside covers, complete with my label.

Let's just say I'm pretty pleased to finally have a patchwork covered sketchbook of my very own. And I couldn't have had more fun making that happen. oh yeah.

This project is on my 2015 Q1 Finish-A-Long list.
Linking up with Fabric Tuesday.