The Art of Cartonnage! Small Composition Book Cover #113

Cartonnage is the amazing "art of box making" that is SO fun and relaxing. This is a NO-SEWING required project and you can make amazing fabric boxes, cases and so much more!

If you are not into Quilt making or Embroidery but just love fabric, this is a technique that you must try.    With a few supplies and the guidance of Barb, in no time, you will be creating and enjoying a no-sewing way to create unique pieces for your home or gift giving.   Drop in to the store today to see a couple of projects to see what Cartonnage is.    We are very excited to bring this technique to the store!   It is not your normal quilting project!

This class will cover the project – Small Composition Book Cover #113.    This is a beginner kit that you will want to make for yourself, family and friends.  The book cover is a finished size of 5in x3 5/8 in. Everyone needs a little note pad to have in their purse, car, suitcase, or just to keep handy.  You can customize your project by using different fabric for different people on your gift giving list.  This project is small and very easy to fussy cut pieces of fabric to use.

Replacement compositions books are available at many local retailers.

Once you learn the skills needed to make this cover, making the Reusable Journal Cover kit #101 will be a breeze.

Personal instructions are not necessary for class.  If you would like your own copy of the instructions during class, please stop by the shop and purchase your  kit before class.  Follow the instructions inside your kit to access the instructions on the Colorway Arts web site. The instructions can be printed on paper or downloaded to a device.  These can then be brought to class if you wish.

If you do not want your own personal instructions during class, we will have this kit waiting for you to be purchased the morning of class.  The kit fee is not included in the class fee.


When you come to your class - bring the following:

-  2 fat quarters fabric or more if you want more variety in your project
-  snips
-  scissors
-  3x12 ruler
-  heavy book to weigh down your project
-  rotary cutter
-  cutting mat - Can be a smaller one - 12x18

Fabrics that you will want to avoid for this project are directional fabrics and fabrics that could bleed.   If you are worried about bleeding, wash and dry your fabric first.   Do not use Kona Fabrics either to get a successful outcome.  Another fabric to avoid is a light colored = plain fabric.   These fabrics tend to allow for a glue spot.

The store is providing your glue kit and table covering.   You just need to come and be ready to have some fun!

We like having 4 students enrolled in the class to move forward but do make exceptions depending on the class.   But come and join in.  This is a great new way to use fabric and you don't need a machine.

When you arrive for your class, please be prepared to park on the east side of the building.   If you are impaired, please know you can park on the front of the building towards the east end.   If you must cancel your class after signup, please call the store and we will refund your fee in the form of a credit to your account.   

If your class is going to go across lunch, no lunch will be provided for this class.   We do have a fridge available for your use as well as a microwave for warming items.    You also can run to Casey’s to grab something from there.   The Casey’s in Hudson is approximately 10 blocks away.    If you bring a drink with you, it must be in a sealed, closable slide container.    No Casey’s cups or other fast food cups.   Thank you for your understanding in this matter.