People watching the first lesson of my Quilter's Palette class noticed -- and commented on -- these really cool, hand-decorated journals.

I've been making and using these journals for years. I hand-decorate the journals with the best papers and charms that I've collected in my travels. A little piece of me goes into each journal I make.

Some journals have graph paper pages and others have simple lined paper pages. Every one of them is a unique creation. No two are ever the same.

I suggest using these journals as a method of keeping a permanent record of each of your quilting projects. I will insert the fabric amounts for my quilt and any changes to the design that I want to make to personalize my quilt project. I fill it with sketches of the quilting I may want to use on the finished piece.

I usually use one journal per project. I include fabric swatches from all of the fabrics I use in my quilt.

By gluing the swatches into the book, I have a portable palette of my fabrics that I can take to stores and compare other possible fabrics I may want to include. In the journal, I include notes about my quilt project.

But the project journal is much more than a keeper of swatches and dimensions and designs. During the time I'm working on that quilt, the journal holds my personal thoughts and ideas. I explain the meaning of the elements I include in the quilt. I also write thoughts and feelings describing what's going on in my life while I'm making the quilt. The journal becomes a record of my journey with a particular project.

Usually, I only offer these one-of-a-kind journals at quilt markets, lectures, and workshops but now I am offering them to you - my online audience as well.

Please take a moment to browse the selection below. As I said, each journal is unique. There is only one each available. I can decorate the same theme into the journal, but most likely it will have different paper or charms or lettering - so keep that in mind.

design

This is a design journal in the truest sense of the word. Firstly, it has the word "design" written on the cover of the 80 page journal. The "g" is a little out of place - a way to remind the designer to make room for everything she wants to put into her work ahead of time. Secondly. this is the type of journal I use as a quilting journal.

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(If you would like to order a similar book, send email to Annie:
annie@simplearts.com )

Quilting Stash

This is a true Quilting Stash journal. Annie uses the font of her original logo to produce this lined-page, 80 page journal. She is proud of that name because it reminds her exactly why she likes quilting - it's the fabric. Right? And the one who dies with the most fabric wins - or so I hear.

$15.00 +$2.50 shipping
(US only - for shipping to other countries, contact Annie directly)

Simplify Tag

This journal has a constant reminder to all of us who want to put everything AND the kitchen sink into our quilt designs. The metal tag on this 80 page, lined journal, simply reads, "Simplify." Important words indeed.

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(If you would like to order a similar book, send email to Annie:
annie@simplearts.com )

Simplify Ribbon

This journal has a constant reminder to all of us who want to put everything AND the kitchen sink into our quilt designs. The inscription on this 80 page, lined journal, simply reads, "Simplify." Important words indeed.

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annie@simplearts.com )

Count Your Many Blessings

The inscription on this 80 page, lined journal reads, "Count Your Blessings." Yes, we should. Each time you open this journal to record events and designs and plans for your quilting project, take an extra 5 seconds to remember the last blessing you received. It's there, just look.

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(If you would like to order a similar book, send email to Annie:
annie@simplearts.com )

Tropical

No inscription on this 80 page, lined journal. Just a colorful scene from a lush, tropical island in the Pacific. One look and this journal will adjust your attitude no matter the weather or situation.

Oh oh, I feel a hula dance coming on!

$15.00 +$2.50 shipping
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Birds In Trees

Birds in trees decorate this 80 page, lined journal. These birds look nice enough - they're smiling as the sit in the lush vegetation of the journal cover.

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annie@simplearts.com )

Flowers

Do you put flowers into your quilts? This 3 subject, 240 page lined journal is dedicated to the blossoms in the garden. With three subjects, you can keep track of three quilts! Think of the possibilities.

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annie@simplearts.com )

Sweet Things

This 80 page, lined journal reminds me of all things sweet. It has the phrase, "Sweet Things" written on the cover. I bet there are plenty of sweet things in your life - and I'm not talking candy.

$15.00 +$2.50 shipping
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I Do

I do, do you? This 80 page, lined journal would be great for recording the information for a wedding quilt. Write all about the bride and groom and the things you know about them while you make the quilt. Put special stories and thoughts into the book along with the notes about their new quilt.

$15.00 +$2.50 shipping
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Quilt Design Journal

What better place than a flower garden to inspire your designs? This Quilt Design Journal (so aptly named) will nurture your designs and track your progress. 80 quarter-inch gridded pages ensures you won't be without a clean slate every time!

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annie@simplearts.com )

Quilt! Quilt! Quilt!

Think, "Ready-Set-GO!" when you read the title of this 80 page lined journal. This journal is ready when you are. Take it to your quilt group meeting to sketch the ideas that fly into your noggin. Paste swatches of the fabrics with which you want to design a quilt. It's a portable studio!

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annie@simplearts.com )

I Love to Quilt!

80 gridded pages of open designing bliss, this journal makes the ultimate statement about your craft. The gridded pages are the same shape as the quilt blocks you design, and the same as the quilts you make. Funny how things work that way, huh?

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annie@simplearts.com )

Happiness

Just look at this cover close up. Doesn't it make YOU happy? This 80 page, lined journal reflects the values of its owner. Silver metal flower charms and a sweet green ribbon complete the sentiment of a person who is in quilt design heaven.

$15.00 +$2.50 shipping
(US only - for shipping to other countries, contact Annie directly)

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(If you would like to order a similar book, send email to Annie:
annie@simplearts.com )

Quilting Stash

How many quilt projects do you juggle at once? This Qulting Stash journal has room. 240 lined pages are divided into 3 subjects. If you only have one quilt to work on, use the other two sections for dreams and designs, or destinations and doodles. It's your story, tell it any way you'd like!

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annie@simplearts.com )

Mom's Maid Service

The cover of this 80 page, lined journal will remind you of who you really are -- NOT! Behind this exterior is the journal of a blossoming quilt designer ready to pounce on the next project like a hungry tigress! (Bruno Tonioli, eat your heart out)

$15.00 +$2.50 shipping
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Time To Quilt

Elegant, full of flourish, and fabulous fanciness. The Queen Mum would enjoy the cover of this 80 gridded page journal. Maybe it should be titled "WE Are Ready to Quilt." It's aptly adorned with a faux timepiece and metal edge gaurd to protect the jewels of your mind - your quilt design ideas!

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(If you would like to order a similar book, send email to Annie:
annie@simplearts.com )

Design

More of a reminder than a title, "Design" tells you why you are here. The act of creation is so fulfilling it should be recorded. Use this 80 page lined journal to take your quilting ideas to the next level.

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(If you would like to order a similar book, send email to Annie:
annie@simplearts.com )