"Journalling Needlework -- April 9, 2009"

Beth asked how do I journal my needlework?

I started journalling a while ago so that I would have a record of what I've stitched, when I stitched it, what threads I used, who it was for, etc.

I decided that as I finish each project, I'll write up the journal entry before finishing or sending it off to a finisher. Then I would just need to add pictures of the finished project to complete the journal entry.
I also decided that I'm going to journal the projects that I've already completed or at least those I still have as I've given away many Works of Art (WOAs) over the years. LOL!!!

I take different pictures while I'm stitching and I only load up a couple to the blog. The rest I save for the journal entries. Since these are for my own use, these pictures include closeups with a lot more detail.

For those WOA's that I've already finished that I still have, I'm working on taking pictures and writing up journal entries.

For those who might be interested in what information I include in my journal entries, I've included a sample journal entry below. Please note that this is formated much nicer in my actual journal entries. :-)

Please let me know if you are journaling and what information you include in your journal entries.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cynthia
Windy Meadow

Update:

Once the journal entries are completed (these are typed in Word), they are printed off with the pictures and placed in a journal. So not only do I have the printed copy, we also have the electronic copy.

I've found that it's easier to journal if I'm creating the journal entry electronically as opposed to creating it the entry by writing it in a journal. Please note that these are journal entries, not scrapbooking entries as I feel that the pictures are all of the embellishment that is needed. Though I might get creative with the paper or with borders! :-)

I'm also helping my daughter with journaling her projects, especially as she has only stitched and finished a few so it will be easier to catch up with hers! LOL!!!

“Title of Project”
Designer

Stitched By:     Your Name

 


Designer:        Designers Name

 


Gift:            Yes or No

 


Class Project:   Yes or No

 


Purchased:       Name of Store.
  From

 


Kitted:          Yes or No
  Project

 


If Kitted:       Yes or No
  Did the kit include canvas and threads?

 


Cost:            $?.??

 


Started:         Date or approximate date.
  Stitching

 


Completed:       Date or approximate date.
  Stitching

 


Professional:    Yes or No
  Finisher       If professionally finished, 
                 add in name of finisher or store 
                 through which finishing was done. 
                 If finished by me, add in 
                 finishing details. 

 


Finishing:       Date and any finishing details.
  Date

 


Finished:        This project was finished as a … 
  Details        It’s about ??“ tall by ?? wide.
                 Add in additional finishing 
                 details. 

 


Finishing:       $?.??
  Cost

 


Threads:         Thread List
                 Thread
                 Thread 

 


Stitches:        Areas – with stitches and threads.
                 Next area.
                 Next area.
                 If using a stitch guide, note any 
                 changes from the stitch guide.

 


Description:     Add in a description of the 
                 project and any fun details such 
                 as why it was stitched, how long 
                 it took, any problems with 
                 threads or stitches, who it was 
                 for, and why I had it finished 
                 the way I did. 

 


                 Add in progress and finished 
                 photos with the description.

 


Journal Entry:   Written on Month Day, Year.
  Date