Things You'll Need:
- Fabric Samples
- Binders
- Folders
- Notebooks
- Pencil Cases
- Pencils Or Pens
- Cameras
- Film
- Cameras
- Notebooks
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Step 1
Select a notebook, binder, or folder with pockets in the inside cover.
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Step 2
Save photos of interesting quilts from magazines or newspapers.
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Step 3
Jot down descriptions or sketches of favorite quilts you see or ideas for original designs.
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Step 4
Save quilt patterns you like or note names of pattern books, including page numbers for reference.
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Step 5
Add your impressions about each quilt.
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Step 6
Create a prioritized list of the quilts you want to make.
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Step 7
Record details of fabrics purchased, time spent working, expenses, particular techniques used, problems overcome, dates quilts were started and finished, and other pertinent information.










Comments
Stitchingcow said
on 9/10/2007 Leanne Beazley is an Australian designer who creates beautiful quilt journals. For some ideas and sample pages from one of her journals go to:
http://leanneshouse.typepad.com/photos/homespun_magazine_dvd/index.html
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Always make an extra block or partial block, write or embroider your name, date, and the name of the quilt. One hundred years from now when your quilt ends up in a museum, it will make it easier for researchers to match your journal with the quilt.
Anonymous said
on 11/22/2005 Be sure to embroider your name and the date you made that quilt for that special someone. Embroider on the back lower right corner of the quilt.