I wanted to thank everyone that sent me sheet scraps by sending them a little something in return.
I bought a stack of moleskins with the intent of taking pieces from my scrap box and making some stitched notebooks similar to the ones in Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts. Once I finished my quilt, though, I took a different course.
I used more of the sheet scraps and made bloom notebooks. I was a bit concerned that all the stitching would weaken the cover, but it didn't. I took the same approach to the stitching as I did in my bloom quilt except that my letters turned out WAY better on these. I think it was because they are on a smaller scale, but who knows? I love how they turned out.
Everyone was so generous adding to my fabric garden with their scraps. I wouldn't have been able to make my quilt without their help. This is just a small token of my appreciation. Thanks to all 16 of you!
(Tonya, I didn't mail yours. I will get it to you when I get home).
I think you will probably see more stitched paper from me in the future. These were so fun to make and the ideas keep coming.
Happy Tuesday!
erin these are beautiful! love this so so much!
Posted by: heidi | July 15, 2008 at 12:02 PM
These are so cute. Where do you purchase your moleskin?
Posted by: Teresa | July 15, 2008 at 12:05 PM
this is wonderful! :) Aren't you a sweet thing for doing this...
Posted by: misschris | July 15, 2008 at 12:07 PM
so, so nice.
Posted by: jen j-m | July 15, 2008 at 12:10 PM
Would you be willing to share your notebook source (or brand)? I really like the look of these brown paper books.
Posted by: Allison | July 15, 2008 at 01:01 PM
erin, these are absolutely fantastic!
Posted by: cloth.paper.string | July 15, 2008 at 01:15 PM
erin, these are absolutely fantastic!
Posted by: cloth.paper.string | July 15, 2008 at 01:15 PM
love these! this might have to be one of those ideas I stash away for christmas gifts, if you don't mind me borrowing it that is.
Posted by: Vanessa | July 15, 2008 at 01:22 PM
They are beautiful, would you mind sharing how to make them?
If you sold those on etsy, I would so buy some right now. I'm in need of some cool gifts. ;o)
Thanks for your sharing & the inspiration!
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy | July 15, 2008 at 01:37 PM
Awww! That is so sweet! They are really, really lovely!
Posted by: Rachel | July 15, 2008 at 01:38 PM
Fantastic!
Posted by: Jess | July 15, 2008 at 01:48 PM
So beautiful! Love the flowers and the " Bloom"!
Posted by: denitza | July 15, 2008 at 01:48 PM
Hello! I am new to your blog and have enjoyed looking through your archives--so much sweetness and creativity! This post is another inspiration for me; I'm working on a fabric flower wreath for our porch...your design is lovely. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: joy | July 15, 2008 at 01:56 PM
I absolutely love mine, thanks!!
Posted by: beki | July 15, 2008 at 02:04 PM
I love to sew on paper too... These are just fantastic!
Posted by: kat | July 15, 2008 at 02:14 PM
I love these. It's so pretty I doubt I will be able to make myself use mine.
Posted by: amandajean | July 15, 2008 at 02:56 PM
These look so nice. I have a moleskin from Abby and I rarely use it because she made it so pretty.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | July 15, 2008 at 03:08 PM
I love it! That is a wonderful finished product. Congrats!
Posted by: Rosa | July 15, 2008 at 03:29 PM
Beautiful, Erin! And so thoughtful.
Posted by: betsy | July 15, 2008 at 04:03 PM
Wow, love them! Such a sweet present! Great idea too!
Posted by: nicolette | July 15, 2008 at 04:15 PM
These are wonderful! I love the fabrics and the stitched "bloom."
Posted by: Leslie | July 15, 2008 at 04:26 PM
thanks again, erin! do you have a great place to get moleskins in bulk?
Posted by: kirsten | July 15, 2008 at 04:33 PM
these are beautiful! i'm new to your blog, although I don't know why because it's so stinkin cute. not sure how i missed you but i'm glad to have you in my bloglines now!
Posted by: melissa s. | July 15, 2008 at 04:40 PM
How do you stitch your writing? I have always wanted to do that. I know it is a special foot right? Thank you for the beautiful idea. My family will love these notebook gifts as soon as I figure out how...8-D
Posted by: Nicole | July 15, 2008 at 04:42 PM
Those are beautiful! I'm so excited, and very grateful.
I hope you're having a fun time!
Posted by: tonya | July 15, 2008 at 04:54 PM
These are beautiful - and perfect gifts..
Posted by: asti | July 15, 2008 at 05:42 PM
okay. those journals are wonderful. is sewing letters difficult? i think we need a little tutorial. a little one. please!
Posted by: leslie | July 15, 2008 at 07:05 PM
Oh, those are nice. I am still scared to try freemotion embroidery like that and write things. :P
Posted by: Muralimanohar | July 15, 2008 at 07:29 PM
These notebooks are fantastic! I second the motion to have a little tutorial.
Posted by: jeannine | July 15, 2008 at 08:12 PM
another fantastic idea! so thoughtful of you!
Posted by: katie | July 15, 2008 at 08:29 PM
i love.
Posted by: emily | July 15, 2008 at 08:49 PM
Oh Erin! Those are so dang cute! I certainly would not be sad if they made their way to craft swap!
Posted by: caroline | July 15, 2008 at 09:07 PM
I never told you how much I loved your bloom quilt. Truly loved it. It inspired a little bloom project of my own. :)
I think these journals are lovely.
Posted by: stephanie | July 15, 2008 at 09:28 PM
I love. I want. You are so talented.
Posted by: lucy | July 15, 2008 at 09:31 PM
The quilt and notebooks are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: gonzomama | July 15, 2008 at 09:46 PM
Nice! Those are fantastic. What a great thank-you present!
Posted by: austen | July 15, 2008 at 09:58 PM
oh. hi. those would make a lovely craft swap craft. (i.e: i want one!). :-)
Posted by: suzanne | July 15, 2008 at 10:02 PM
okay. these are just perfect!!!
really. really. fantastic!!!
Posted by: leslie | July 15, 2008 at 10:14 PM
I'm with leslie. these are just perfect!! you inspire us to do more and create more with every post.
Posted by: Kristyn | July 15, 2008 at 10:26 PM
So beautiful! I've done some of the scrappy, patchworky books, but I LOVE the words added to it. What a lovely gift!
Posted by: Joanne (The Simple Wife) | July 15, 2008 at 10:50 PM
I am a huge journal keeper/collecter and I love these. Would you share the source for ordering the brown paper journals - thanks so much!
Posted by: Leigh Anne | July 15, 2008 at 11:38 PM
just beautiful erin :)
Posted by: Katie | July 15, 2008 at 11:39 PM
they look amazing! this is so kooky though - i bought moleskins yesterday to print on, then read your post. this is such a great medium - i'm looking forward to mine!
Posted by: k-ron | July 16, 2008 at 02:21 AM
What ridiculously perfect thank you gifts! You're full of wonderful ideas, lady.
Posted by: sulu-design | July 16, 2008 at 02:48 AM
oh! these are fabulous!
Posted by: Tracy | July 16, 2008 at 09:28 AM
Too cute! I love sewing on paper and card. Just about all my birthday and thank you cards are hashed together quickly and they all involve a quick fossick through my scraps bag and five minutes on the sewing machine. Why can I never get myself organised to make them in advance?
Love your blog.... :)
Posted by: Beth Menna | July 16, 2008 at 09:29 AM
this was such a sweet gift and an answer to a small thought bubble. I was looking to house all of my random quilting scribbles that I have been making recently and this was perfect! thank you!
Posted by: katie | July 16, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: AJ | July 16, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Oh, yours are WAY cuter than Last Minute's!!!!
Posted by: Heather | July 16, 2008 at 11:19 AM
This is really creative! The stitching on the moleskin look as good as those on the quilt.
Posted by: Ahfat | July 16, 2008 at 11:52 AM