On a recent research trip to New York City, several people at the library noticed my custom pen quiver on my travel journal book. Earlier in the year, I became frustrated with trying to keep my pen and my journal connected. After losing my pen at the bottom of various bags or leaving it behind in coffee shops, I decided enough was enough! I had seen various different styles of pen quivers available at stationery stores and online. But I knew I could make something of my own using materials I have on hand.
As a writer, I use my journal almost daily. Having a pen or pencil ready and at hand eliminates the frustration of not being prepared to go. Not having to look for a writing tool saves time too. This is a small little accessory that has improved the quality of my life.
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Because I’m in a “use it up” phase of my sewing career, I brainstormed how I could craft something from materials in my stash. I poked around my collection of materials and supplies and decided to use a left-over scrap of 1.5″ wide elastic. I spent about an hour fooling around with various ways of using this single piece of elastic to make a functional pen holder.
Tips: I keep this size elastic in my studio for waistbands and recently I’ve been buying it buy the reel from Amazon.com. I used a ballpoint needle to go through the elastic without breaking the threads. Thank you for supporting this blog by using these Amazon Affiliate links.
YouTube Instructional Video
As you may already know, I’m in the process of learning how to make instructional DIY videos. Since this was a quick and small project, I decided to give making an instructional video a try. So I made the video and put it on my YouTube channel. Although I’m by no means a polished and sophisticated videographer, I think this demo gives you all the information you need to make your own pen quiver.
This simple little tool has changed the quality of my writer’s life. I no longer leave pens behind or lose them in the bottom of bags. These are easy to make, so I now have several on different notebooks. I’ve even made a few to give as gifts. If you have a friend or family member who uses journals and notebooks, you might find this a quick and easy holiday gift.
Happy Crafting!
Dawn Devine ~ Davina
November 6, 2018
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