Rusty but trusty

I've been on a roll making Italian longstitch books lately.  My goal for February was to focus on making these leather journals, as well as photo albums.  But once I got started with the longstitch books, I just couldn't seem to stop.  

I made some with rich brown leather (like this book), and more recently with butter yellow and bright teal leather covers, but my favorite has been this rustic orange suede.  I can't seem to get enough of the gorgeous color (especially when paired with mint green thread) or the soft texture.  And I think the journal looks especially lovely paired with all of the "rusty but trusty" items in the treasury below. 

'Rusty But Trusty' by CactusAndOlive

supplier $7.50	ellyolson $13.00	LinenLaidFelt $30.00
Evotiv $499.95	photoamato $20.00	woolcandy $24.00
JulieMagersSou... $30.00	modernSCRAPYAR... $10.95	Mechanicality $20.00
jibbyandjuna $18.00	annabelsaprons $7.00	zahavblue $78.00
LeasBoutique $11.95	chefrepublic $22.00

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