Monday, February 21, 2011

Big Thing For Bibles


If you have followed Rose Vignettes for a while then you know I have
a BIG "thing" for Bibles!

This one is my fav! I like it because it is a thumb index bible. So if I'm in Church or Bible Study I can find the scripture super fast.... It's a little like cheating. :)

Any hoo... This weekend I was inspired to make a couple of covers... Just for fun...
There were some beautiful examples in the recent edition of Somerset Life (LOVE!)

It turned out really well. A little bit of stitchin' and a lot of stitch witchery...

On this one, I coffee stand an antique hanky....
a little bit of lace... a little bit of stich witchery and

Viola!

God's inspired word!


13 comments:

Anonymous said...

I wish my Bible had the thumb dividers. That would make it so much easier to find the scriptures. It seems that before I find the right page, the pastor has moved on to the next one. Your Bible covers are beautiful. I love the little bird on that cover. He is so cute. I have a thing for birds, and I think it is stronger now that we are waiting for spring to arive bringing them with it.

Cindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Home said...

Your covers turned out so pretty! It is hard to find pretty Bible covers in the stores!

Jocelyn said...

On my how very beautiful! What a beautiful way to protect your sweet Bible.

Jocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com

Lisa said...

Oh Liz!
I love them both...but the blue one is my fave!
PS I made the laundry detergent! Can you believe it? Finally! LOL!

Ceekay-THINKIN of HOME said...

I love that. I keep thinking about covering my study Bible. It has a hard cover...and isn't very attractive. Now maybe I will!

Unknown said...

What a wonderful idea! I'd love to make one. Maybe I'll try. I used to make covers for photo albums so it would probably be similar. Thanks for the inspiration!

Blessings,
Kathy

Decor To Adore said...

Ok I loved your covers so much and my poor bible is so worn (clean bible= dirty heart, dirty bible= clean heart) that I went out to buy the Sommerset magazine. It was at a Border's going out of business so I got it for 40% off. Now if I could just find the time to sew. :)

Jocelyn said...

Thank you for stopping by and following my quilting blog. I am a follower of your blog too. And I have you on my side bar of the thrifting/tea blog
{http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com}. I think your blog is beautiful! Thanks for the very sweet comments.

Jocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com
http://happycottagequilter.blogspot.com

April D said...

Liz, these are truly wonderful. I wonder if my rudimentary skills would be enough to whip up something similar. . . I carry a 5x7 size Bible in my purse, and the edges need some closure to protect the inside. Hmmmm. Beautiful inspiring project! Thanks for sharing!

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Liz, these are beautiful! You are just so creative. I love the use of the hanky on one of them. laurie

Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...

What a good job Liz, those are very lovely!
You are very crafty and very talented!
Wish I was enjoying some of that warm Phoenix sun right now!
Hugs,
Cindy

Aledia said...

These are just beautiful!! Great job!
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Anonymous said...

Absolutely beautiful. I must try this with one of my Bibles.
Enjoyed browsing through your crafts today. Love them all.
Off to find your creative space post.