Sewing Up Something New at Gadanke
My jumbo project this week? Grant writing.
As it turns out, writing grant applications (for the geothermal heating system at the hangar) is not nearly so fun as journal prompt writing. Drats.
So I started thinking, “Boy, what could make all of these conference calls and business note taking moments more fun?”
What could make all of our day-to-day note keeping more fun?
Okay. I confess. This wasn’t a last minute idea. The truth is I’ve been hauling one of these awesome books back and forth between the US and Germany a million times over the years. The bright, friendly color of my notebook has – so far – twinkled from the seat pocket in front of me on commercial flights. “HEY! Don’t forget to grab me as you disembark the aircraft, Missy!”
Whew. We all need that little shout sometimes. (My notebook’s personality is a tad formal, a tad sassy, and filled with more crossed off, jet lagged words and ideas than frequent flier miles.)
I thought you might like that little burst of sassy fun, too…
Introducing : {For the Record} ~ Fabric Covered Notebooks
I hope you like them! Marin is pretty fond of the Monkey Business notebook.
As for Gadanke stats you love:
- notebooks made with recycled papers (exact % unknown)
- fabrics from a local shop owned and operated by a super sweet mother with handmade biz dreams
- covers lined with soft and fuzzy fabric for an extra oomph
Each blank book measures 7.5 x 10 inches (19 x 25 cm). And I love using them! I hope you do, too.
I don’t know what the bigger question is now. Which {For the Record} notebook would you pick? OR What would you write in it?













August 22nd, 2011 at 8:08 pm
I like the gold and purple paisley one.
August 22nd, 2011 at 8:26 pm
Sweet! Love the fruit one. :) When writing in your fun journal, make sure you use a fun pen too (that writes smoothly)!
August 22nd, 2011 at 8:39 pm
What wouldn’t I write in one – I’m a total notebooker – always have one in my bag. I love the idea of the monkey one, but the colors of the yellow and purple one totally have me sold.
August 23rd, 2011 at 12:09 am
nice! they have really nice patterns!
i don’t know if you know but I make journals with fabric covers for a while now.. you can see them on my blog or just 4 left in my shop here: marysza.etsy.com
maybe you will like them! :D
the one with fruits is my favourite, so alive and colorful :D
August 23rd, 2011 at 2:07 am
fruit for SURE. they are gorgeous!! Way to go!
August 23rd, 2011 at 4:44 am
Good work!!! Loving it!!!
August 23rd, 2011 at 5:41 am
The Retro fruit basket would be the one for me!
August 23rd, 2011 at 5:45 am
Oh my goodness, these are so cute! I love the one with the Sherbet Twist one – so colorful and fun! And definitely noticeable :)
August 23rd, 2011 at 8:41 am
Katie, your new, fabric journals are pretty….very creative.
Have you considered writing a book on sewing/sewing projects? You have some good material throughout your website that could get you started. I think that you would get a good response from it if you wrote one. Just a thought….
Have a good day.
Sincerely,
Jennifer
August 23rd, 2011 at 8:51 am
marysza, I looooove them! yeah for journal makers :)
August 23rd, 2011 at 8:52 am
Thanks for the suggestion, Jennifer! What a fun, fun idea. I’ll keep it in mind FOR SURE for when things slow down a little around here.