Quarter Two Finishalong - another finish off my list

It is time for another round-up of finishes! I have again managed to only finish one project from my Finishalong list this quarter, but it is one that cheers me no end.

I'll be linking it up with the finishalong HERE, don't forget to link up your finishes at any of the hosts. For more details about the finishalong, see my Finishalong PAGE.

For this notebook cover, I used these Radiance fabrics from Beth Studley that I got in a lovely giveaway:

I made a notebook cover before, but changed the method a little this time. I did not want any hand stitching or top stitching to close the last gap between the lining and the outer, so I found this solution for a neat finish:
I cut both lining and outer to the same size, but stitched a small hem in the sides of the lining. Placing the lining in the centre of the outer fabric, with the flaps in between, the layers were stitched together all around.

As you can see, the lining was stitched down on the top and bottom only, which left gaps to turn. You can see the flaps in between:

I caught two ribbons in the top seam of the book cover, too, to use as book marks.

And there it is, my notebook cover. I use this for my work notebook, and starting work feels cheerful whenever I pull it out!

Sandra

Second Quarter Goals to Finish

- to find out more about the Finishalong, see my Finishalong PAGE -

Last quarter I only finished one project, and that means one very long-standing UFO has come off my list, so I am happy. However, it also means that there are a lot of projects from my last list rolling over to this one. Of course there are also one or two new ones appearing, so my list is growing! I won't be bored any time soon, that's for sure...

1. Flower Fans

This project was started a short while ago with the local quilt group. I am designing it as I go along, and I am finally using my collection of batiks.

2. Feathered Star top

Yes, you guessed it, this still needs quilting!


3. Hearty

The quilt top from (More) Hearty Good Wishes fabrics and sashiko-stitched linen is finished. It needs to be quilted and bound (not changed from last time).

4. Cubes quilt

Not worked on this at allrecently, time to finish it though, it's so close (not changed from last time).

5. Curved improv

The top is (probably) finished, time to turn it into a quilt (not changed from last time).

6. Sunflowers

The blocks are together for years, I intended to quilt it for free motion quilting practice. The idea is that the riot of colours and shapes will not show up my lack of experience too much... (also not changed from last time).

7. Stack and cut log cabin

Another top ready for quilting.

8. Notebook Cover
My new plain notebook for work deserves a cheerful new cover! Some of these Radiance by Beth Studley fabrics will be just the job!

Linking up with the 2017 Quarter 2 Finishalong at Sew Me.
#2017FALQ2sewofcourse

I need to keep sewing, of course!

Sandra