So, what was on my desk today?
First Thing this Morning:
In the middle of my messy desk, was my binding board, with this book on it. This is another Coptic-stitch binding, with 10 threads in 2 colours. It is almost identical to the peachy-coloured Birds and Flowers book I showed on yesterday's post. When it is completed it will look like this:
Birds and Flowers, Coptic-bound book.
I love this paper; the photos I've taken never seem to really show it off properly - it is much prettier in real life. I have sold several books covered with this paper and hope the new one will sell quickly (once I finally finish it!).
I removed the binding board from my desk and put it to one side; today I didn't have time for that book.
This is what I did this morning:
A second London-themed Sketchbook...
Pair of London Sketchbooks, with fabric covers, Japanese stab-stitch binding in black linen, leather strip and button fastenings in two different styles.
This is my "London" set of books!
Together with the "Autumn" set of two notebooks and a mini-album, these will be taken to the shop tomorrow, where I am teaching a bookbinding workshop in July.
They will be on display, to encourage people to sign up for the workshop - which is making books with fabric covers.
I'm excited!
Later I'll post about what I did in the afternoon... :-))
ooh lovely books. especially going for the london designs. wish u could teach a class here,
ReplyDeletejo xxx
your new books are lovely aunty. i miss you lots and lots x
ReplyDeletethose London pages are awesome! I love to see your 'works in progress'
ReplyDeleteLovely books Lizzie, I really enjoy looking on your blog to see what your latest project is.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these London books Lizzie!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
I am with the majority - the London books are fantastic Lizzie, they are so appealing colour and design wise :-)
ReplyDeleteWell, it looks as if I ought to make more London books and offer them for sale!!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone, for being so encouraging. I am pleased with the books myself and hope very much they will encourage some people to sign up for my Book-binding Workshop day in July!
Wow - your books are beautiful! I love the one with the telephone booth on it. :) Have fun at your book-binding class, and your sock monkey class! Happy Collapsing Day to you! xoxox Pam
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with the sign ups Lizzie! Those samples are sure to tempt
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your London themed sketchbooks! I agree - I think you should open an Etsy shop so that I can order one! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love these London books!! I "ooh"ed out loud!!
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