Always fun to stitch your stencils!

Hello Everyone! I don’t know about you, but I always have ideas in my head that keep me awake at night. I decided I should be writing these thoughts down. I also hear many times about artists who swear by use of sketchbooks. So I created a combo notebook for all of the above in my creative practice.

Using stencil #L132 from J Sharpe, instructions from her book, and a dollar store composition notebook I created this book cover. So let’s get started.

I knew I wanted my cover to be some kind of fabric collage, so I pulled pieces & bits from my stash that looked good with the background fabric I chose. I cut the background several inches larger than my notebook base.

 Next using my Frixion pen, and a piece of dyed linen I got to work. I just simply drew around the stencil for the word ART. I colored in the heavier areas as the stencil dictated.

Using black Perle cotton thread I just stitched the design. Once completed I laid out my fabric pieces in a pleasing composition. I pulled out other threads/colors and added some free embroidery.

Once all the stitching was completed, I assembled the cover by adding the inside fabric as well as the pockets that help hold the composition notebook in place. I pinked the edges, added a shrink charm and now it’s ready for all my crazy ideas…..

Happy stitching with your stencils!

Dawn

@destelle47

Stencil used: L132 J Sharpe