Textile journaling is something ive seen a couple examples of, but when I read an article about using only scraps instead of buying anything new a light bulb went on in my head. Ive been making these silly little scrap blocks over the last couple of years when the urge to use up scraps hit me. I use a dryer sheet for the base of the block and sew on at random scraps of mixed fabrics in either color families or totally mixed. Ive used the sewing machine and by hand sometimes i turn under edges and sometimes not. sometimes I match threads and sometimes not. Sometimes i use lace and ribbon scraps as well if i have any of those. You could use buttons and such to decorate parts of the block and If you do want to journal on it, you could start your block with a piece of plain muslin as a basis since its easy to write on or embroider on, then add your scrap work around it. Since the book wont get washed or worn or most likely sat on, the edges dont need to be hemmed. Ive seen some fabric books that are very neat and beautiful and have lots of lace and pretty things on them and Ive seen some that are all raw edges and wild looking. Both sorts have their charm . This would be a good way to start a young girl on fabric crafting, since perfection isnt needed and it would be a form she could keep . Enjoy your wild stitches and crazy moments.
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