new journal

Here is my first attempt at bookbinding with longstitch through a slotted cover...which really isn't a good name for it because I didn't slit the cover, but used holes instead (lends a much neater look). It opens flat and measures 5½" x 4¼" with 160 pages (or 320 with both sides used) of 50lb. parchment-style paper.

journalfront.jpgjournalside2.jpgjournalside1.jpgjournalopen.jpgjournalinside.jpg

The book's binding is completely hand-stitched with no paste or glue used at all. The binding is really sturdy. The leather is a nice saddle brown, soft yet hearty. And it smells great!

I really love these little books, and plan to make more when I have the time - they'll be available on my etsy shop.
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7 comments:

  1. AprilDecember 18, 2007 at 5:56 PM

    Cool. :-)

    ...Y'know, I was kinda thinkin'... it looks a bit like a purse when it's all closed up. ~Me likey. ;-)

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  2. lapaperieDecember 19, 2007 at 4:12 AM

    Thanks girl. :) Glad ya like!

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  3. beeDecember 19, 2007 at 6:34 AM

    How neat, Bev!
    It just longs to be filled with words and sketches ... :)

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  4. lapaperieDecember 19, 2007 at 7:16 AM

    Thanks Bee. :) I'm excited to start making these...given my love for journalling in general!!!

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  5. boogDecember 22, 2007 at 7:09 PM

    l o v e i t!!

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  6. lapaperieDecember 26, 2007 at 6:13 AM

    Thanks :)

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