I was wondering about something quilt-y for a checkbook cover. I don't want anything too bulky, though. Any ideas? I was toying with making something up using scrapbook papers somehow adhered to an inexpensive checkbook cover.

Also, I saw a nice idea for a [small] stuffed bird in an old Family Circle magazine, but I didn't care for the shape of the bird. Their bird was done up in a red fabric with gold embroidery. I have a table cloth my Mom's cousin bought for his mother while he was stationed on Guam, how many years ago??? When I received it, it was still in the original box. Needless to say, the fabric came apart at every fold, when I tried washing it (also years ago). But I saved it, thinking some idea would come along. If I could make up a few small birds from this fabric, I could give them to various females in the family for their Christmas decor.
Thanks for your help!

check out Rhonda's e-books. The one she has for blocks makes cool ones. The ads for them show up on the bottom of the screen a lot.

there is a checkbook cover pattern. i made one a few years ago,

That sounds like a cool idea, I will do a search and see if I can find any for us to enjoy.

Karen

Here's an online pattern for a free checkbook cover..perhaps you could adapt this to your idea...

http://sewing.about.com/od/bagstotes...kbookcover.htm

Here's a link to make a wallet and it also gives instructions for a matching checkbook cover:

http://www.bhg.com/crafts/sewing/acc...ail=1488606458

Here is an easy one:
http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/2...istmas-08.html

Thank you all!
I believe I will try one of these checkbook covers.
I have several "favorite" fabrics...maybe I'll make one for each season. Now to find the time!

great links all. I'm going to try some of these.

Hi,

Are you working on your checkbook cover?

http://sewing.about.com/od/bagstotes...kbookcover.htm

here is a link for a checkbook cover

How's this one I made? All I did was trace the open register and make it a little larger, add pockets and a velcro closure.

I made a checkbook cover using a Lazy Girl pattern. Well actually I made several...they were Christmas gifts a couple years ago.

Hi Craftybear,

I started two covers from one of the patterns....they are about 2/3 complete. I hope to finish them up today (should be easy, while all the Super Bowl shows are on).