I have made a few books in the past, but none with a sewn spine, so this was a wonderful learning experience with a fantastic instructor and absolutely delightful and talented fellow students. I finished my journal except for the fastening and then I just ran out of steam and couldn't make the decision of how to finish it. That's on my agenda for today. Several of the students did finish their journals and the instructor, Patricia Edmonds of Forest Grove and Green Heron Book Arts (she teaches there and they sell kits) had several more examples. It was one of the most fun and well-paced classes I've ever taken and I'm already hoping to take another class from Patricia next year.
So, here is my journal...it has six signatures, each wrapped in decorated papers that we made ourselves and bound with waxed linen thread with (surprise!) bead embellishments!
Well, no sooner did I finish the post when I decided how to finish the book...glad I got up early, lol!
The first set of photos are closer to the actual color (a light teal more than turquoise) of the leather. And blogger (being it's bass-akward self) published the photos backwards...
If this is all too confusing please forgive me...it's early, lol!
9 comments:
That is stunning, Bobbi! You did a great job on it. Don't you love taking classes like that?
Wow, that is wonderful. It will make you feel wonderful every time you journal! Really exquisite. and the button that you used is perfect.
OMG..it is absolutely beautiful! The color is so pretty too. Great job!
Wow, that's beautiful.
What a lucious color! Looks like the sea to me. This is beautiful -hope you'll fill the pages with notes on your beautiful life.
Very nice! Didn't know you were on blogger. I always have to think when posting photos on blogger, because if I want them in order I have to upload the last one first! haha. Is that Ultra-suede or? It is just beautiful.
The books are gorgeous, bobbi! They'd feel so good in hand.
Thanks so much for commenting...I sure had a great time and am making more books as well. Somewhere down the line they may have beaded covers.
The leather journal turned out just beautiful and I love the beads and button you chose. It is such a pretty color of blue. What a fun class to take! XO
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