I was planning to make 4 more bow tucks for neices but with the holiday fast approaching, I have cut that down to 4 covered journals. Since I posted my journal cover directions, I have found many patterns on the internet on how to! The easiest one I have seen with very good directions is at the following:
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2009/08/how to: sew a simple fabric book cover. The only thing I will add is a light weight batting. Have a look. I think you will agree. Fast, easy, and you embellish it anyway you want. My favorite way is to fussy cut flowers, etc., and iron on.