William Morris Dove & Rose Handmade Embroidered Journal

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Once your hoop size is set, you need to decide how you want your journal to be designed or laid out. Whether you gift it to a loved one or keep it for yourself, this journal is a precious keepsake that invites you to rejoice in the simple act of writing and in the abundant blessings of faith. Elevate your journaling experience with our Embroidered Journal – Rejoice in the Lord, a perfect blend of art and faith. Weight 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. 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.

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. I have been working on my own (larger) Embroidery journal when I get time and it is giving me so much pleasure – mainly because it gives one the freedom to stitch different designs and also because it is just for me! It occurred to me that a little mini journal would be a great idea as each project is not very time consuming but at the end of it, you will have something very special, a collection of projects housed in a beautiful little book. I might even do 3 little journals, one for each of my daughters? This mini journal comes with my compliments, it is free for all to use in any way you choose. Here are some other design ideas for embroidery journals instead of a pie template (this is by no means all-inclusive…let your creativity run wild!):

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.

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. 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. 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.These can be used to decorate the embroidery hoop itself and/or keep the fabric tighter in the hoop After seeing this article last fall, I knew that finally giving hand embroidery a try was my next pursuit! Square of fabric – I use 100% cotton, but the measurements completely depends on the size of your hoop. I would suggest having your fabric square being at least 4 inches larger than your hoop. If your hoop is a 12 inch hoop, I would suggest your fabric square being at least 16″x16″ large. This will give you 2 inches leeway on either side of your hoop.

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.

If you have a Silhouette or Cricut machine, you could even make your own out of cereal boxes (really!) Are you the type who likes to own personalized things? The type that likes the idea of journals unique to your personality?