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Ready for a layout that celebrates the cozy side of crafting? This incredibly clever Sketch 10 by Allison Davis for the Hip Kit Club uses large decorative thread spools as the centerpiece for a page that feels warm, homespun, and stylishly organized.
This design is a must-try for documenting sewing, knitting, or any memory connected to making things by hand!
The Foreground: Spools of Delight
The main attraction is a row of five oversized thread spools lined up horizontally across the lower half of the page.
Dimensional Pieces: These aren’t flat! The spools are cut and layered with string or ribbon wrapped around them, giving them an amazing three-dimensional effect.
Alphabet Fun: The title is cleverly integrated onto the spools themselves, with one letter of a word (like “TITLE”) placed on each spool. This is an awesome way to use up your large alphabet stickers!
Floral Accents: Small flowers and sprigs are nestled between the spools, making the row feel like a cohesive, decorative border rather than just five separate pieces.
The Background: Cozy Plaid
The entire background is covered in a classic, comforting plaid pattern created by wide, intersecting diagonal lines.
Warmth & Texture: The plaid instantly adds a cozy, homespun feel. The sketch features subtle dotted lines along the intersections, suggesting stitching, which enhances the handmade aesthetic.
Visual Division: The background lines are broken by a single, solid horizontal strip that runs under the photos and above the spools, perfectly separating the two main elements of the page.
Photo Cluster: Above the Spools
The photos are grouped together in the top center, sitting neatly above the spool border.
Two Photos: The sketch uses two vertical $3 \times 4$ inch photos placed side-by-side.
Layering & Tucks: The photos are layered slightly, and various banner strips and tags are tucked into the corners, adding dimension and a spot for tiny dates or sub-titles.
Butterflies: Small butterfly accents flutter around the photo corners, adding a touch of lightness to the structured background.
Journaling Spot
The journaling spot is neatly contained on a small block of horizontal strips, tucked right beside the photos on the right side. This keeps the journaling contained and balanced against the visual weight of the photo cluster.
Why you need to try this sketch: This is a perfect theme layout! If you have paper scraps that look like fabric, lace, or textured cloth, this spool design gives you a brilliant reason to use them.
