Fabric Journal

I was on a mission yesterday. I got this idea that I was going to make a fabric covered journal. So, I went to Value Village, found a set of two placemats, brought them home, and sewed my first journal masterpiece! (I really don't sew so this is a huge accomplishment for me.)

Inside I added a pocket and some handwriting. It's a personal note to a friend who doesn't know it's coming so I had to hide the writing inside but here's what I will allow you to see...