February 2026 Classes

January 10, 2026 By

I, Dana, am teaching 2 classes in February 2026. Must be a member of Sew-n-Sews to take the classes. It’s a fun guild that offers sewing, quilting and other craft classes, presentations, and meet-ups.

Crochet clutch made with chevron stitch. Shown in cream and teal.

Crochet Chevron Class

No experience necessary to take this crochet chevron class. Students will learn how to chain, single crochet and make a chevron stitch sampler. We will talk about how to read a pattern and students will go home with the pattern for the clutch.

Class is February 18 from 1-5 pm. Message me in Facebook for more information.

No sew notebook cover pattern and pen holder bookmark sewing pattern illustrated with a composition notebook covered in teal fabric with orange flowers and pink pen holder.

Notebook Cover (no sew) and Pen Holder (Sewing) Class

Bring your own fabric and learn how to make a no sew notebook cover. Bring a bit more fabric and make a pen holder bookmark for the notebook. We’ll be covering composition notebooks with gorgeous fabrics to make one-of-a-kind notebooks. This is a beginner friendly class. I can’t wait to see what everyone makes!

Class is February 13 from 1-5 pm. Message me in Facebook for more information.

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Notebook and Pen Holder Pattern

January 9, 2026 By

Customize and make your own notebook cover (no sew) and pen holder bookmark (sewing) with this fun and easy – beginner friendly – pattern. Find some cute fabric and a composition notebook…and Bam, inspirational notebook.

Create a notebook for guys and gals of all ages. Heck, make a bunch for yourself! Make a journal, or a to-do list, or score pad. Make notebooks for kids for school. Make a notebook for work….and find a possible new side hustle!

Never lose your pen with this elastic bookmark pen holder. Make with or without stabilizer. Fits around a composition notebook from the dollar store or grocery store. Notebooks are 9.75″ x 7.5″ (24.76 cm x 19 cm).

This pattern is quick and easy. It’s a great beginner no sew and sewing pattern.

Notebook Cover and Pen Holder Pattern on Etsy

The Notebook Cover and Pen Holder pattern is available in our Etsy Shop.

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This is a fun pattern because you can customize the notebook for hobbies and interests. You can find some specialty fabrics at craft stores and online. This is also a great stash buster. Have a long skinny strip of fabric? Make a notebook or pen holder!

The no sew Notebook Cover and Pen Holder sewing pattern includes:

  • Lots of photos
  • Step by Step written instructions
  • No sew notebook cover pattern
  • Pen holder sewing pattern
  • Supplies List

Get the Notebook Cover and Pen Holder Bookmark pattern on Etsy.

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