I enjoy hand stitching but am on a continuous quest to find things to stitch that can be functional. I came up with the idea to stitch on a removable fabric cover for a composition notebook. I then found a great tutorial from Smashed Peas and Carrots. Her fabric cover is fancier but I mostly followed her tutorial for these covers.
I created my pattern to use with a composition book cover but this pattern can have many different uses and be stitched many different ways. If you use this pattern, I would love to see your finished work.
Sheep Valentine Embroidery Pattern
I sewed the three fabric covers and embroidered them within a week. I had a deadline to get them in the mail before Valentine’s Day.
Even though I am learning many wonderful stitches with TAST 2012, I only used backstitch, straight stitch, and split stitch for this.
Stitching in Progress
Close up of stitches
Photo of composition book cover
PDF to download
Feb 10, 2012 @ 10:24:58
Thank you Kathy, for your nice words on my few very modest chevron stitches.
I am also trying all the time, very often something new. The samples are accumulating….
Feb 10, 2012 @ 16:37:58
It looks sooooooooooo good! I especially like the purple one:)
Feb 10, 2012 @ 22:26:58
Thank you for the cute sheep pattern. That’s adorable, and I have a friend who loves sheep!
Feb 17, 2012 @ 00:34:44
oohh it’s so cute !!