Bindathon
I had four books in various stages of readiness for sewing. When my friend invited me over for an afternoon of bookmaking in a relatively COVID-safe space, it was the impetus I needed. I...
Category: bookmaking
Bookmaking lately
My bookmaking group “Handmade Book Club” led by Vintage Page Designs, challenged me with a poll asking how many books I had made in the past six months. Off the top of my head,...
Rolling Cube box
A very satisfying art retreat day with Vintage Page Design’s Handmade Book Club group. We made a rolling cube box. The paper is batik I purchased from Washi Arts. I like the worn, old...
Rustic piano-hinge book
I realized a book that I had been visualizing for a long time. Quite satisfying. This book was a monthly project from Vintage Page Design’s Handmade Book Club. I knew I wanted to use...
Japanese Stab binding
Not my favorite binding. And the cover paper turned out rather garish. But I finished it, which was my goal. I have another one to make with a more complex stitching pattern.
Dyeing pages
I have not been very enthusiastic about dyeing this year. Have let a lot of the dyeing season pass by already. But pushed myself to get the equipment out to dye paper for a...
Boreal sunset book
A little book 4†high x 3-1/4†wide. The covers are scraps of an eco-printed paper toned with watercolors. I’ve been saving them for awhile, waiting for a use to arise. I dyed the...