Patchwork Journal Cover Pattern, Hand Embroidery, Garden Motifs (Digital Download)

Turn a journal into something special with colourful patchwork and a little garden-inspired stitching!

This journal cover pattern combines simple patchwork pieces with hand embroidered garden motifs: a goose carrying a flower, a small snail, fat brown chicken and plump peas nestled in their pods. Choosing your own contrasting prints and combining them with texture of your hand embroidery will give the cover a relaxed, individual feel, with something lovely to discover in every corner.

This is a satisfying way to use treasured fabric scraps, mixing colours and patterns to make a cover that’s entirely your own. Enjoy choosing and arranging your fabrics, then settle down with needle and thread to bring those little garden characters to life. You will need a sewing machine for this project, alongside your hand embroidery supplies.

Your finished journal would make a thoughtful handmade gift for a gardener, a keen journal keeper or anyone who enjoys country life. Or keep it yourself for garden notes, creative ideas and everyday observations.

Journal shown is A5 size but the pattern can easily be adapted to fit any size.

Pattern includes full size templates, DMC floss requirements and stitching instructions including links to guidance on how to work individual stitches for the embroidered motifs as well as instructions for assembling your journal cover.

A separate file with guidance on transferring your embroidery designs to your fabric is also included.

Please note: this listing is for the digital pattern only. The finished journal cover, journal, fabrics, threads and other materials are not included. This is a digital pattern and you will not receive anything in the post. Your pattern will be available as an instant download from your Etsy account as soon as your order is complete.