Bead stitch spine
This is from one of Ali’s Thursday morning demos. Not a very good photo, as you can’t see the beads. I was moved to make it because I really like the effect of the...
Category: bookmaking
Some simple gifts
I’m wrapping these simple books in used tissue paper to give as gifts. I hope they’re appreciated.
Gray and gold book
This is the April book from Vintage Page Design’s Handmade Book Club, the sewn-over-tapes binding. I decided to sew organza onto the tapes to fluff them out and add more dimension. There are gaps...
Wee teabag book
This little book came to me upon waking one day. And I had to give it a try. I’ve been saving these silky tea bags from a tin of tea, and with another pot...
Paired needle Coptic
I made a journal last week with Vintage Page Design’s group, led by Ali Manning. It was a good experience. I’ve done this binding before but felt a refresher from a different teacher would...
Spinning accordion
While going through my stash, I found this translucent turquoise paper. It has a surface that is slick and shiny, almost plastic-like, and is heavy and slippery. Not my favorite paper, but it seemed...
Retreat extension
I overprepared for the Handmade Book Club’s one-day retreat in May 2020. I cut boards for two books, but only finished one at the retreat. I thought I would follow up promptly and make...