Handmade Sketchbooks and Journals
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These beautiful notebooks are designed to showcase some of my favourite fabric from Quarry Bank Mill. Featuring a charming scene of foxes and birds at play, this gorgeous textile brings a subtle sense of history to your everyday writing—perfect for anyone who loves to keep a meaningful connection to the past as they capture their thoughts and ideas.
Approximately A5 in size, each notebook is easy to slip into a bag and sturdy enough to travel with you wherever you go. Inside, the smooth paper offers a pleasing writing experience, making it ideal for story writing, note-taking, or any other reason you may put pen (or pencil) to paper.
Our journals are currently made using pre-made book blanks, each one lovingly covered by hand, ensuring a unique and carefully crafted finish.
Please note that the placement of the fabric pattern may vary from product to product, making each notebook uniquely its own.
Size — approx. 9cm x 13cm
Paper — 110gsm, Ivory
Number of pages — 96
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Many of the journals and sketchbooks I create are covered in cotton fabric produced just down the road at Quarry Bank Mill—a working mill dating back to 1784 and now cared for by the National Trust. I’m deeply drawn to these textiles; each time I hold them, I feel a tangible connection to the stories woven into their threads. They carry with them the legacy of centuries of craftsmanship, from the earliest days of the mill’s operation to the ongoing preservation of its historic buildings and gardens today. Using these fabrics allows each piece I make to hold not just creativity, but a sense of place, history, and continuity.
This square, handmade sketchbook is the perfect companion for creativity on the go. Compact enough to slip into your bag, it’s ready whenever inspiration strikes.
The hot press watercolour paper offers a beautifully smooth surface ideal for sketching, drawing, painting, and writing—truly an artist’s dream.
The cover is crafted from high-quality 100% cotton, produced at Quarry Bank Mill, giving each piece a unique and authentic character.
Its hand-stitched exposed spine not only adds to its artisanal charm but also allows the sketchbook to lay completely flat—perfect for effortless drawing and painting across every page.
Please note that the placement of the fabric pattern may vary from product to product, making each notebook uniquely its own.
Number of pages — 48 pages
Size — approx. 14.5cm x 14.5cm
Paper — hot press, traditional, watercolour, acid free, 300gsm
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Many of the journals and sketchbooks I create are covered in cotton fabric produced just down the road at Quarry Bank Mill—a working mill dating back to 1784 and now cared for by the National Trust. I’m deeply drawn to these textiles; each time I hold them, I feel a tangible connection to the stories woven into their threads. They carry with them the legacy of centuries of craftsmanship, from the earliest days of the mill’s operation to the ongoing preservation of its historic buildings and gardens today. Using these fabrics allows each piece I make to hold not just creativity, but a sense of place, history, and continuity.
Decorated with busy worker bees, this watercolour sketchbook is perfect for slipping into your bag and taking wherever inspiration strikes. Ideal for sketching, drawing, painting, and more, it’s a versatile companion for creative moments on the go.
Inside, you’ll find cold-pressed watercolour paper made with 30% cotton, offering a beautifully textured surface suited to a range of techniques.
The cover is crafted from cotton fabric produced at Quarry Bank Mill, adding a unique connection to local heritage and traditional textile craftsmanship.
Please note that the placement of the fabric pattern may vary from product to product, making each notebook uniquely its own.
Size — 11.5cm x 10.5cm
Number of pages — 68
Paper — cold pressed, 30% cotton, watercolour, acid free, 300gsm
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Many of the journals and sketchbooks I create are covered in cotton fabric produced just down the road at Quarry Bank Mill—a working mill dating back to 1784 and now cared for by the National Trust. I’m deeply drawn to these textiles; each time I hold them, I feel a tangible connection to the stories woven into their threads. They carry with them the legacy of centuries of craftsmanship, from the earliest days of the mill’s operation to the ongoing preservation of its historic buildings and gardens today. Using these fabrics allows each piece I make to hold not just creativity, but a sense of place, history, and continuity.
