Simplicity journal

I made another recycled journal.

All paper is from empty paper flour and sugar bags.

The cover is and old Simocity paper pattern envelope.

I found a few of the old patterns I have stashed away and decided this one was OK to use for a journal cover. The tie is made from old typewriter tape.

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  Back of journal is the back of the envelope with the typewriter tape closure

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  Inside of the journal. Showing the first page on the right and the front inside cover. On the left. The cover is lined with seafood coloured fabric with a floral print and has a vertical pocket made from more of the recycled paper. .

I have a few more, really old ones from the 40's. Not the best shape and not worth much, but I got them from a very sweet person, so they will not be used up, but rather I want to frame them for when I have a studio again.

Here are some photos of the really old ones:

See what I mean by not in good shape? But it is precisely those rips and tears and the used quality of these envelopes that tugs at me. I love took at it and remember the lady that gave them to me. How she chose these patterns for a reason. How she bought them full anticipation and selected her fabric and made these pieces for her daughters and other family memebrs/friends, possibly. Maybe they were gifts?

I don't really sew clothes a whole lot, but yet this makes me feel connected to all the sewists and seamstresses and tailors before me. And possibly generations to come after I am long gone.

It is a reminder.

I am a small piece of the great task to keep our needlecrafts alive. To pass them on to the next generation. To make sure the thread does not get broken. 🪡🧵

Have you been sewing today?

Maybe you should!

Xo❤

B. 🐝