From a piece of thick, yellow leather...
...I cut a cover for this book.
I used the natural edge of the tanned hide...
...for the asymmetrical top and front flap.
I added a loop of black leather for the closure...
...(stitching it to the cover with waxed linen thread).
I punched holes in the leather...
..for the paper signatures...
...and with additional linen thread...
...stitched them into place.
...and a peek inside to see my friend, Deborah's sweet doodles.
The finished journal.
6 comments:
Delightful indeed. Although I know I have real difficulties in drawing in beautiful sketchbooks. I know my sketches don't live up to the binding!
Rachel-- I've felt that same trepidation in the past, but I think it's wonderful to regularly make use of beautiful things. :)
Love all your books. This yellow leather covered journal is the most outstanding. The tiny one is also lovely. Good as ornament for bags.
Terriea- Yes...a little dangling book would look cute on a purse! :)
Oh how I luuuurve my journal Heather :) .. especially being my favourite 'happy yellow' :)
Love seeing the progress pics of it's birth! xoxo
Deborah- I'm really glad you like it and are using it! Hxx
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