My MIL asked me to make a cover for a book that she uses every day.
I just sandwiched a stiff interfacing between two op-shoped fabrics and blanket stitched round the edges. I did iron that pink gingham, not sure what happened there. I'll need to give it another iron I think.
Anyway, hopefully now it will last her a few more years to come.
For other creativeness go to Kootoyoo (thanks Kirsty).
22 comments:
Hope your machine is back in action soon..You are doing lovely without it!
It's just so gorgeous - I totally love that fabric! Your Mil is going to be very happy I think :) Kx
oh thats so good! I love the simplicity of the fabrics, together, they 'pop'....I have to ask though,"My utmost for his Highest"? Must sure be a good read!
xB
Its lovely! Wish I could hand stitch that neatly :-)
That is a FAB idea!!
I have been looking at my melways..yep, i still use a melways & thinking it needs a cover. thanks for the inspiration Hannah.
happy creating ♥
awwww it looks beautiful!
It looks fabulous Hannah. I love your idea. Thank you for the inspiration.:)
Hannah, I love this. And there is something so touching about making a cover for a book that is clearly treasured. She's lucky to have such a thoughtful, creative daughter in law!
that's just gorgeous. I love the little extra touch of the heart and using pink thread on the brown.
It's very pretty, great fabrics together. I think it's so special when someone asks you to make something because they know you'll do something great with it. :)
Looks beautiful. The fabric is perfect because it seems soft and homey and goes with a book that looks very well loved! xo m.
There seems to be a lot of machines getting serviced in blogland and it is forcing some amazing creativity! I’m sure your Mother in law is going to treasure this.
That is so beautiful! Seriously, I think I've got to make one for myself :)
Hannah that is lovely, your MIL is going to love it. It is so much more personal with the hand stitching and sometimes it's quicker. I hand stitched my fabigami flower needle case and it was much quicker than dragging out and setting up the machine :-)
'My Utmost For His Highest' is a wonderful devotional.....love the cover...you should do a few more & sell them in your store??!! Just a thought for us merer mortals who don't sew!!! Then again I guess books aren't standard sizes are they?? hmmmmmmm...........
That's great! Handstitching makes it look all the more special.
What a sweet crafting gift for your mum in law. I have to say the title intrigued me too!! Hope your machines all in order soon!
lovely gift hannah. i bet she will love it
Hannah - june at noon's comment is spot on - I think your MIL has a very special DIL - very thoughtful post!
Lovely fairy blanket stitchery. And are you trying to tell me that one of these days my sewing machine might just benefit from a trip to the doctor? Ahem.
oh it does look lovely, what a fab gift!
such a great cover! i'm not usually one for pink, but the pink gingham with the dark brown-i-ness works a treat! well done
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