Something for Me.

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My new diary for 2014 is now complete and ready for use. I decided to use the fabric given to me in our stitching girls Christmas swap. Thanks for the beautiful fabric Jenny. How lovely it will be to look at on a daily basis. 
This is where I write my personal appointments, what I will be planning to cook on the weekdays and those little reminders for the jobs I need to complete during the week. 

I usually sit down with my diary on Sunday night, flip through a few recipe books, write a grocery list and plan which days we are having what. I love being organised and knowing what to cook when I come home from work.





I made a pen holder and used one of Jennys designs  for something stitched on the front. I even changed the ribbon page marker for a matching one. The original was blue . . . . can't have that ! You can even catch a glimpse of the original green cover. Really enjoyed making this as the stitchery and cover didn't really take too long to make. 
I have a larger work diary as well . . . . . Maybe I'll make a cover for that too !

Comments

  1. Michelle Ridgway30 December 2013 at 18:04

    Your pretty diary will be a pleasure to plan your days within x

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  2. barb's creations30 December 2013 at 18:45

    Love the diary cover, isn't it nice to be able to finish something just for yourself especially with all the stitching for others over the Christmas period :) barb.

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  3. Melanie30 December 2013 at 19:31

    What a lovely diary.x

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  4. Anonymous30 December 2013 at 23:34

    wow Heather this is really pretty,well done.xx

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  5. Cyn31 December 2013 at 03:51

    WOW that is really beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Jeanette31 December 2013 at 07:06

    Yoyr diary cover is gorgeous. Hugs,xx

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  7. Peg - Happy In Quilting31 December 2013 at 11:34

    Gorgeous Heather....

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  8. Agy31 December 2013 at 14:21

    Wow, Heather, that is a really pretty diary cover. Will be a really joy to use come tomorrow :-) Happy New Year!

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  9. Melody1 January 2014 at 18:07

    Happy New Year. I'm looking forward to another year of seeing all your wonderful sewing. Hugs

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  10. Anonymous2 January 2014 at 21:56

    What a pretty cover Heather, something to look forward to using every day.

    ukcitycrafter@live.co.uk

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  11. Jenny of Elefantz3 January 2014 at 21:17

    Love it! :-)

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