Once your hoop size is set, you need to decide how you want your journal to be designed or laid out. To add flair to your felt design, you can add small decorative items, embroidery, glitter, or other materials that can be glued or sewn on the felt. 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. 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 I’m using what is probably the most common embroidery journal design: a pie template divided into twelve monthly sections with the year in the center.

The easiest method for accomplishing this is tracing it, but you could always freehand it and just draw it without a template, or if you wanna get super fancy, sketch it onto your fabric using a Silhouette or Cricut. 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. If your hoop doesn’t get clamp-tight and the fabric gets loose easily, or if you just want it to be decorated (me!), now would be the time to bind your hoop with some fabric scraps or ribbon.Measuring 5.75 inches in width, 8.375 inches in height, and .625 inches in depth, these journals are the perfect size to carry with you or keep on your desk. They are a tangible expression of your faith and a wonderful way to infuse spirituality into your daily life. Crafted with care, this journals feature a generous 72-sheet count, providing you with ample space to pen down your thoughts, prayers, and inspirations. The covers are made of beautifully embroidered faux suede, adorned with intricate and delicate artwork and scripture verses. I love this marker and eraser set and also this air-erasable pen, but there are others that erase with water or heat

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. For those that are just now discovering what an embroidery journal is for the first time, let me break it down for you. Once a day, I add an icon to my embroidery journal. This icon will be in some shape or form related to my day. It may be something I did, how I was feeling, somewhere I went, or even something I ate that day. Basically, it can be anything I want it to be as long as it relates to my day. Before starting this embroidery journal on New Year’s Day, I knew nothing about fabrics, threads, needles, hoops or any of the stuff in that avoided-with-wonderment craft department. 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.Just like you did with your fabric, spread open your journal on your piece of felt. Measure a larger triangle of 2″ around your journal. Cut out once you’re done with your measurement. 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. Many stitchers created embroidery journals that were essentially visual diaries representing their daily activities across a single year. This method of embroidery journal is perhaps the most personal. No two could possibly be alike, as it reflects personal experience, and it’s “written” in a visual language that can only be understood by the stitcher.

Felt is a type of textile material that’s made of matted, condensed, and pressed fabrics. It could be wool, acrylic, or other types of synthetic fibers. Start with the top and bottom edges. Then, the left and right edges. Finally, you may want to give the edges a professional touch by creasing the triangle into the corners. The following items aren’t absolutely necessary, but they make life sooo much easier and/or add some really fun decorative elements to your embroidery journal.Cut out two pieces of cardboard about an inch smaller than your journal cover. Then, cut out two pieces of fabric about an inch or two more extensive than the cardboard size. If you have a Silhouette or Cricut machine, you could even make your own out of cereal boxes (really!) 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. 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. 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.

These can be used to decorate the embroidery hoop itself and/or keep the fabric tighter in the hoop Are you the type who likes to own personalized things? The type that likes the idea of journals unique to your personality?After seeing this article last fall, I knew that finally giving hand embroidery a try was my next pursuit! 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. Once you find your desired fabric, the first step is to open your notebook or journal widely on the fabric. Set it in the middle and mark a rectangle 2 inches wider than your notebook. Then, cut along the rectangle. Elevate your journaling experience with our Embroidered Journal – Rejoice in the Lord, a perfect blend of art and faith. Weight