Using up my scraps is a constant battle between me and the storage space where they are kept. So I am always looking for small projects that will help me win that battle. Projects that are useful for a variety of people is a bonus win-win.
This summer in one of my sewing classes we made a reading pillow. The bonus project for that class was a corner bookmark. Since I work in two school libraries I am a big promoter of reading for all ages. The link to the corner bookmark video on my YouTube channel - Sew Learn Create is below. It is my most popular video. This project is a great scrap buster because it uses only 3 pieces of fabric.
Since Valentines Day is approaching I decided to tackle my Valentine fabric scrap bag. My daughter is an elementary teacher and loves to shower her kids with a small gift at holidays. So, I created a corner bookmark with a Valentine twist.
By adding a small stamped heart on a piece of muslin it made these bookmarks so cute! To create the stamped heart you use a regular stamp pad and stamp on 100% cotton fabric. I used an unbleached muslin. Once you have stamped your image then iron the image on a cotton setting. This will set the ink on the fabric. Then you are ready to add your stamped fabric to your project.
Add your stamped fabric to the folded piece in the project before you lay out the sewing pieces. I found that using a thread color that matched the stamped fabric for this looked a little nicer.
To make these easy to gift I cut up an old book page and put the bookmark on the corner. Then they were slipped into a plastic sleeve with a topper and label.
I would love to hear your comments on corner bookmarks you make and any variations you add. Keep sewing and Happy Valentine's Day to all you readers out there.
Danna
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