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I was going to buy a notebook, then I saw a good old partially used notebook laying around in our office. I decided to whip up a notebook cover to make it more pretty. When I say "whip up", it literally means quick and simple and it was possible with my Baby Lock Victory. I didn't exactly time myself, but I would say this whole project took me 30 minutes or less. If you are looking for an easy peasy, pretty and practical sewing project (and gift) idea, this is it! * You Will Need Notebook - The notebook I used ...

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One of the demo's from the Missouri TOGA was a notebook cover.  The pattern was Scrap Lab Notebook Cover from allpeoplequilt (free pattern).

I fussy cut some of my sewing themed fabrics for this notebook before I left home.  I think it turned out cute.

front, showing front pocket

I decided that the inside pockets could be the same, instead of different (like the pattern).  It sure saved fabric doing it my way.

front inside pocket

back inside pocket

Dorise told us how to add a piece of elastic to hold the notebook closed, if we wished to.  I ...

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