You'll find charming covers, mini books, a beautiful large sampler, a fun wall hanging, and useful pincushions in this collection of projects. Create fantastic collages with beautiful layers of material. Author and crafter Carmen Daume will walk you through the art of quilting, stitching, and embroidering to create unique heirlooms for your home or to give as gifts. She will help you create beautiful items using various materials. With easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and photographs, learning how to create the perfect journal cover will be a breeze. Carmen offers: *Creative and simple methods that can be used by beginners who have just begun quilting and crafting *Advice for advanced quilters and designers looking to spruce up their skills *Stunning journal covers that are easy to recreate and can be used for almost any journal *Specific design ideas are also provided for special occasions, such as Valentine's Day *How to use basic materials and layer them in the right way *The basics of collaging *And more! Her projects are adorable: Cup Café Journal Cover, Mini Purses, Sew Journal Cover, I love Ewe Journal Cover, Hearts Journal Cover, Valentine's Day Purse, Pretty in Pink Journal Cover, Girl's Journals Cover, Boy's Journal Cover, Pincushions, and more!