Oh Rachel you and Sarah are so lucky to have your mum joining in with your craft work i would of loved having my mum doing craft with me,I have my great neice who calls me granny doing paper craft with me,ive made her 3 journals 1 xmas 1 easter and 1 for everyday use ive made my son a journal and about to make my daughter one i love making them ive done a few for myself, plus others for friends xx
Hi Rachel. I've spent most of the day working on getting papers and sorting my cover. What fun. And just so you know ....the light was absolutely fine for your video.
The fabrics and trims are so lovely, but that antique paper they covered books with is out of this world. I will be watching all your videos on this. So lovely.
Hi Rachel, I have come to the conclusion that you are absolutely right in using your antique papers (within reason, the digital of your book from the 1600s suffice). But when I was packing to move. Now they say we can get in on the 17th, we'll see. But I had all those books not as old as yours, but even if I saved them, to what end? They would just sit probably sit in the same packing box to be honest. But with yours, they have rebirth and appreciation. I found some 1930s books of poets and that husband and wife, the browning, and I was using them on the backs of tags where somebody might read them. So I support you and your reasoning behind using them, and your beautiful vintage and antique laces and fabrics. Be well, Patricia
How fun, I love when you share the old papers/documents, they are amazing! I love your treasure box to carry things around, how wonderful! Thank you for sharing with us.
Hi Rachel, love your embroidery piece, I can hear in your voice how excited you are! and the old paper thats been used to cover a book - wow, wouldn't that be just great to use on the cover of a journal!!
Oh, but you have inspired me so much as I have many of these beautiful upholstery sample pages. Now I know what I can do with them! I haven’t joined the group as I can’t commit right now, but I am watching most of the ladies doing them. This is really coming out so lovely! Your papers are fabulous! Imagine covering books with them! Wow! Tfs☺️👏🏼👏🏼🐾🐈⬛🐾
Great fun to hear you so excited to stitch on your journal cover - I think that's what it's all about - enjoying the creative process as you said. As far as using the old documents in your projects, it's my feeling that in this day and age where so much is digital now, I think it's important we use and preserve in whatever format our documents and books - even if it's just in a "junk journal" - it's beautiful!
Rach this is the ultimate, stitchery and journal making in one video! Voila! With this yummy inspiration, I need to do myself a lace journal! Thank you! 🥀
Hi Rachel 🐨 So delighted to see and hear your excitement with this project! We always tell you but really you are so inspiring and such a joy to watch and listen to😊 Best wishes sent🦋
Birthday girl ! Your cover is just beautiful. As always your stitching is just gorgeous. Rachel you share such great ideas. Thanks for sharing and I hope u had a wonderful birthday😍🌴
Rachel, you always amaze me with your videos. Something different every time and always great results, Keep on doing what you do, how you want to do it and all will be forgiven. I wish I had access to all of the antique papers, fabric and etc., that you have at your fingertips. Thanks for being so generous and sharing your processes with us. One of your biggest fans.
Hi Rachel! Wow! This cover is coming together so nicely! I'm excited to see the rest follow it! It is going to be awesome! TFS Happy Creating! Samantha
I’m so happy u showed how to do the beads sewn on. I want to try that and sequins. I don’t know why I hold back on trying. Love the fabrics u chose. Very gorgeous ❤I enjoyed watching this so much…
Your block is turning out very nice! I've done a little bit of embroidery but I've never heard of the seed stitch. If you decide to do it I hope you video it so I can learn. Those of papers are amazing! Can you believe the beauty in the writing! And that was their every day writing, probably not trying to be fancy. Lol. Book covers and they angled the corners too! You find some amazing old papers and books, etc. TFS! Please keep being you!
Rachel I so enjoyed your Part 1 and Part 2 - even watching at 3.00 in the morning. As I don’t have any brocade, I’m going to Spotlight to see what they have that resembles antique type colours and design - there are some substitutes. I want to follow you step by step as I’ve done before. I do have some nice soft lace which probably landed from China last week.🙂. But thanks a million - that’s important!🌷💐
My mother would have loved this series!! She loved needlework and did lots of different styles..She did some crazy quilting, working on perforated paper, crewel, cross stitch....if she do it with a needle, she did it..She also collected old lace, so between the two hobbies I have some beautiful things! She taught me and I did some, but then I came to realize that I don't like handwork much! But I certainly admire and appreciate what you do! I know first hand it's not as easy as it looks to get pretty handwork!!
Thank you for sharing the book covers. It’s so interesting and thought provoking. I love your idea for the journal cover and I’ll be sure to remind you how you said you were going to do it😘
Fabulous fabrics. I had a giggle because I always use freezer paper for my fabric printing on my inkjet and fix with retayne. I decided to try the spray mount method after your video on Wednesday.. . . The exact opposite method swap 😂😂😂. Results will go into the stitchery fb page. Your little journal is going to be AMAZING. You are truly gifted💙🌷
You could still make it a writing journal just make a book board to go behind the page to right on It's Beautiful by the way 😉❤ And what a find and with the documents can't believe they've covered books with them they would be great in journals though I can tell how excited you are about having them with your voice I'm exactly the same when I find something that I know I'm going to use or I'm happy with good find x 😉
Hi Rachel! This is getting exciting! I'm running through things in my mind... I know I have some scars of upholstery fabric around, that I used to make hobo style purses a few years back. I love the messy stitching on the fabric. It's amazing how it adds to the pieces. I wasn't too sure about the blue running stitch on the green fabric but Wow! I had to laugh when you got so excited you were talking all squirrely... that's when Sam says to me, ok now breathe a minute! Lol
Hi Rachel, I love seeing the progress on this project & wish I was working along with you. But I'm up to my eyebrows with Roxy's Journal of Stitchery & loving that. This one is an intriguing solution to my problem: I can't choose my favourite child: paper or textiles!! Thanks, Hazel
Haha my friend … (what a nasty piece of work) can’t help but think that your reaction to the documents being used as book covers is so similar to the way some feel about you using them as journal fodder. Lovely documents thanks for sharing.
I love this!! Will you show the the ink jet freezer paper sheets that you got. Curious to see what it looks like and how it is used. I've never heard of freezer paper with sticky backing on it..Interesting🤔!
You are right about the quality of fabric for inkjet printer. The upside is that the one I purchased from Amazon comes on a roll and can be cut t any size. I’ve never tried the freezer paper method but would be interested in seeing it. I’ve been working on my blocks for the challenge, but started late so I have to do the first pages and sampler. I’ve never posted anything to Instagram, but I am quite pleased at the results and will do it when finished. The problem is, I keep thinking of things to add. Does anyone else have that problem?
Printing on paper....Sherri Spear, here on YT, uses full sheet sticker paper! "VG JOURNAL VOL. II Pt. 3" She has other ideas too, that work. [I could never get freezer paper to stick well enough]
Oh Rachel you and Sarah are so lucky to have your mum joining in with your craft work i would of loved having my mum doing craft with me,I have my great neice who calls me granny doing paper craft with me,ive made her 3 journals 1 xmas 1 easter and 1 for everyday use ive made my son a journal and about to make my daughter one i love making them ive done a few for myself, plus others for friends xx
Thank you so much!
Hi Rachel. I've spent most of the day working on getting papers and sorting my cover. What fun.
And just so you know ....the light was absolutely fine for your video.
Thank you so much 😊
The fabrics and trims are so lovely, but that antique paper they covered books with is out of this world. I will be watching all your videos on this. So lovely.
Thank you so much!
The old handwriting is beautiful. It's always been something I love whether I could read it or not. It's an art in its own
Thank you so much!
Antique paper and textiles...two of my favorite things....and embroidery....heaven. hugs, Carol xo
Thank you so much 😊
Hi Rachel, I have come to the conclusion that you are absolutely right in using your antique papers (within reason, the digital of your book from the 1600s suffice). But when I was packing to move. Now they say we can get in on the 17th, we'll see. But I had all those books not as old as yours, but even if I saved them, to what end? They would just sit probably sit in the same packing box to be honest. But with yours, they have rebirth and appreciation. I found some 1930s books of poets and that husband and wife, the browning, and I was using them on the backs of tags where somebody might read them. So I support you and your reasoning behind using them, and your beautiful vintage and antique laces and fabrics. Be well, Patricia
Thank you so much 😊
How fun, I love when you share the old papers/documents, they are amazing! I love your treasure box to carry things around, how wonderful! Thank you for sharing with us.
Thank you so much!
These materials are gorgeous together. I so much enjoy watching your progress.
Thank you so much!
Those are indeed delicious fabrics! Always enjoy watching you put things together in "Rachel-style". 🥰
Thanks so much! 😊
Wow just loving watching this cover come together and those antique papers 💖💖🤗
Thanks so much 😊
Hi Rachel, love your embroidery piece, I can hear in your voice how excited you are! and the old paper thats been used to cover a book - wow, wouldn't that be just great to use on the cover of a journal!!
Thank you so much 😊
What a great new way to add beads! Love how this is coming along.
Thank you! 😊
Oh, but you have inspired me so much as I have many of these beautiful upholstery sample pages. Now I know what I can do with them! I haven’t joined the group as I can’t commit right now, but I am watching most of the ladies doing them. This is really coming out so lovely! Your papers are fabulous! Imagine covering books with them! Wow! Tfs☺️👏🏼👏🏼🐾🐈⬛🐾
Thank you so much 😊
Great fun to hear you so excited to stitch on your journal cover - I think that's what it's all about - enjoying the creative process as you said. As far as using the old documents in your projects, it's my feeling that in this day and age where so much is digital now, I think it's important we use and preserve in whatever format our documents and books - even if it's just in a "junk journal" - it's beautiful!
Thank you so much!
Going through those papers sent my heart to my throat. Forgive me, I had such paper lust it was awfully uncomfortable. Such treasure!!!
Thank you so much!
Rach this is the ultimate, stitchery and journal making in one video! Voila! With this yummy inspiration, I need to do myself a lace journal! Thank you! 🥀
Thanks so much 😊
This journal is going to be stunning as everything you do Rachel x
Thank you so much 😊
What you are doing with these amazing fabrics and documents ist just sooo stunning 🌸💕♥️💕🌸💕♥️
Thank you so much 😊
Hi Rachel 🐨 So delighted to see and hear your excitement with this project! We always tell you but really you are so inspiring and such a joy to watch and listen to😊 Best wishes sent🦋
Thank you so much!
Love this Rachel. This is going to be so lovely. Can't wait to see the process💖💖💖
Thanks so much 😊
Birthday girl ! Your cover is just beautiful. As always your stitching is just gorgeous. Rachel you share such great ideas. Thanks for sharing and I hope u had a wonderful birthday😍🌴
Thank you so much!
The cover is coming along nicely. Love the embroidery ideas.
Thank you! 😊
Rachel, you always amaze me with your videos. Something different every time and always great results, Keep on doing what you do, how you want to do it and all will be forgiven. I wish I had access to all of the antique papers, fabric and etc., that you have at your fingertips. Thanks for being so generous and sharing your processes with us. One of your biggest fans.
Thank you so much!
Hello Rachel, enjoyed watching you work on your cover, can't wait to see what you'll do next.
Thank you so much!
Hi Rachel! Wow! This cover is coming together so nicely! I'm excited to see the rest follow it!
It is going to be awesome! TFS
Happy Creating! Samantha
Thank you so much!!
Such beautiful fabrics and trims. This cover is going to be so lovely.
Thanks so much 😊
I'm so excited about this journal Rachel!
Thank you so much 😊
That is just gorgeous...the colors and patterns are delicious. 👍🥰❤️
Thanks so much 😊
Gorgeous! Love watching the progress of this journal. Love your videos! TFS! ❤️
Thank you so much!
I’m so happy u showed how to do the beads sewn on. I want to try that and sequins. I don’t know why I hold back on trying. Love the fabrics u chose. Very gorgeous ❤I enjoyed watching this so much…
You should give it a go! You can always take them off if you don’t like them. Thank you so much 😊
Your block is turning out very nice! I've done a little bit of embroidery but I've never heard of the seed stitch. If you decide to do it I hope you video it so I can learn.
Those of papers are amazing! Can you believe the beauty in the writing! And that was their every day writing, probably not trying to be fancy. Lol. Book covers and they angled the corners too! You find some amazing old papers and books, etc. TFS! Please keep being you!
Thanks so much 😊
Rachel. Iam really loving this project. So clever..as usual. Linda
Thanks so much! 😊
This is amazing must give this a go. Love the way you put bead’s on thank you for sharing Rachel 😊
Thanks so much 😊
Loving your enthusiasm, it’s very contagious!
Thanks so much 😊
Rachel I so enjoyed your Part 1 and Part 2 - even watching at 3.00 in the morning. As I don’t have any brocade, I’m going to Spotlight to see what they have that resembles antique type colours and design - there are some substitutes. I want to follow you step by step as I’ve done before. I do have some nice soft lace which probably landed from China last week.🙂. But thanks a million - that’s important!🌷💐
Thank you so much 😊
Love all your hand stitching
Thank you! 😊
My mother would have loved this series!! She loved needlework and did lots of different styles..She did some crazy quilting, working on perforated paper, crewel, cross stitch....if she do it with a needle, she did it..She also collected old lace, so between the two hobbies I have some beautiful things! She taught me and I did some, but then I came to realize that I don't like handwork much! But I certainly admire and appreciate what you do! I know first hand it's not as easy as it looks to get pretty handwork!!
Thanks so much 😊
Love the fabrics and the plan for the cover~
Thanks so much 😊
The cover is turning out very "Rachel-like!". I'm loving it! 💕 It's so interesting to hear about your old, old documents from Italy. TFS🤗
Thank you so much 😊
Beautiful work as always Rachael!
Thank you! 😊
Wow I love these pages. This journal is going to be gorgeous 😍
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing the book covers. It’s so interesting and thought provoking. I love your idea for the journal cover and I’ll be sure to remind you how you said you were going to do it😘
Thank you so much 😊
Those papers are beautiful.
Thank you so much 😊
Loving this, tfs Rachel another great tutorial.❤
Thanks so much 😊
Fabulous fabrics. I had a giggle because I always use freezer paper for my fabric printing on my inkjet and fix with retayne. I decided to try the spray mount method after your video on Wednesday.. . . The exact opposite method swap 😂😂😂. Results will go into the stitchery fb page. Your little journal is going to be AMAZING. You are truly gifted💙🌷
Thank you so much 😊
Haha. Can you hear me saying yes, yes that looks good! I talk with you the whole time. A pleasant time for me
😁 Thank you so much!
Beautiful ❣You give me so much inspiration, thank you 🙂
Thanks so much 😊
You could still make it a writing journal just make a book board to go behind the page to right on It's Beautiful by the way 😉❤
And what a find and with the documents can't believe they've covered books with them they would be great in journals though
I can tell how excited you are about having them with your voice I'm exactly the same when I find something that I know I'm going to use or I'm happy with good find x 😉
Thank you so much 😊
Hi Rachel! This is getting exciting! I'm running through things in my mind... I know I have some scars of upholstery fabric around, that I used to make hobo style purses a few years back.
I love the messy stitching on the fabric. It's amazing how it adds to the pieces. I wasn't too sure about the blue running stitch on the green fabric but Wow! I had to laugh when you got so excited you were talking all squirrely... that's when Sam says to me, ok now breathe a minute! Lol
Thank you so much 😊
Hi Rachel, I love seeing the progress on this project & wish I was working along with you. But I'm up to my eyebrows with Roxy's Journal of Stitchery & loving that. This one is an intriguing solution to my problem: I can't choose my favourite child: paper or textiles!! Thanks, Hazel
Thanks so much 😊
Haha my friend … (what a nasty piece of work) can’t help but think that your reaction to the documents being used as book covers is so similar to the way some feel about you using them as journal fodder. Lovely documents thanks for sharing.
Rachel: a lot going on in this video. Might have to review it again. Love what you’re doing. Fabrics are gorgeous. Carol from California
Thank you so much 😊
Beautiful...and happy birthday...
Thank you so much 😀
I love this!! Will you show the the ink jet freezer paper sheets that you got. Curious to see what it looks like and how it is used. I've never heard of freezer paper with sticky backing on it..Interesting🤔!
I will do that when they arrive. Thank you so much 😊
You are right about the quality of fabric for inkjet printer. The upside is that the one I purchased from Amazon comes on a roll and can be cut t any size. I’ve never tried the freezer paper method but would be interested in seeing it.
I’ve been working on my blocks for the challenge, but started late so I have to do the first pages and sampler. I’ve never posted anything to Instagram, but I am quite pleased at the results and will do it when finished. The problem is, I keep thinking of things to add. Does anyone else have that problem?
Thanks so much 😊
Thank you so much. I’m hoping to try something like this soon.
Thanks so much 😊
Printing on paper....Sherri Spear, here on YT, uses full sheet sticker paper! "VG JOURNAL VOL. II Pt. 3" She has other ideas too, that work. [I could never get freezer paper to stick well enough]
Looking good! xo
Thank you so much 😊
Repurpose and reuse👍👍
Going to be beautiful,This is my kind of video.
Thank you. Have a nice day.🎶🎶🐦🌲🌲🌿🌿🌻🌻🍁🍂🌳🌳
Thank you so much!
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