Address book makeover

My address book finally fell apart. I've had it for over 20 years and just love it's size (approx 14.5 x 11.5 cm) and being loose leaf I can easily renew the pages as required.

I took the plastic cover off and was left with 3 pieces of thick cardboard - one having the ring clip attached. (I should have taken a photo of that too - oh well..)

Then to the task of recovering. I embroidered the design only to discovered I did not have enough fabric to cover the book. A quick rummage though my stash found the 2nd material. Cover made up (the embroidery was appliqued my convention sew machine) but the fabric was too 'flappy' for my liking against the clip. I ran a piece of fabric under the clip and under the cover on each side. Great so far. Tried to hand stitch the two pieces of fabric together but there's no bending stiff cardboard. I purchased a curved needle and job done.
This has been a great learning curve. I've done dressmaking for many years but covering this book with a ring binder clip made the 'grey matter' work very hard indeed.
I can see many ways to improve the finish - but then I always can.
Hope you have stayed with me the to end of my tale and have followed my description.

The embroidery is on a CD a have had for some time and I added the words.

Hope to post some more projects soon