Meanwhile I'd like to share with you the book I made yesterday. This is my absolute favorite so far. I liked the name of the book "I Dare You" so much and it was in such good shape I didn't have the heart to remove the spine. I made 4 signatures of 5 folios each which fit perfectly in the spine and then added end pages with one of the beautiful papers I showed yesterday. That means this is a sketch book with a great title (and the covers are embossed and really special) which has 80 pages and is approximately 5" x 7" . Because the signatures are sewn with a modified slip stitch the book lies flat when open.
Here are a few pix:
front
back
book lying flat
end papers
Sorry about the glare on the covers, but without shooting at that angle you wouldn't be able to see the wonderful patterned texture on it.
I really must get some of these books into my Etsy shop. That probably won't happen until after the holidays as it will take some time to make a few more and get the necessary pix and info.
If you are interested in any of the ones you've seen so far, email me for info and you can purchase one or more before they go up on Etsy.
Gotta go...Little Miss 3 is rolling a ball around in here and making me very nervous.
xoxo
I can see why you like it! Very nice!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful book! No wonder it's your favorite. Do you have a theme for its pages?
ReplyDeleteI love this sculpted cover and how you did such a terrific job. Do you give classes on how to make a sketch book the way you do or some site to go to or some book? I have never tried doing this before........winna
ReplyDeleteFabulous books! I really like that blue one below, and this one is pretty cool too!
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful book !
ReplyDeleteWhat a good looking journal/sketch book! Is it for sale or for personal use?
ReplyDeleteWonderful! I'm interested in the "modified slip stitch" that allows the book to lay flat. Maybe you can show me how to do it! hugs, nancy
ReplyDeleteWow Vickie! Very cool; this looks complicated to me! Nice!
ReplyDeleteWonderful book! Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeletebeautiful ... absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really great unique cover. (almost looks like chocolate) You matched the end papers very well. Thanks for showing us.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular book, Vicki!
ReplyDeleteSuper-cool cover and great title for an art journal!
ReplyDeleteGreat sketch book! I just made a hardcover sketch book for the first time, and am really inspired to learn more so I can get better at it. I am going to see what I can find out about the modified slip stitch. How did you learn to do this?
ReplyDeleteHello all,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for your comments. Winna, I don't give classes - I've done a little book binding in the past mostly self taught using Keith Smith's books and have taken a class or two.
As for the modified slip stitch, that is what I am calling this (I don't think there is such a thing anywhere else, but haven't checked. Since the stitches weren't meant to be shown, but wouldn't be glued to the spine, I attached them somewhat like a coptic stitch without worrying too much about the beginning signature and the end signature. It isn't pretty to look at, but it does allow the book to open flat.
xoxo
Looks great
ReplyDeleteI love this book and it's title. Brava!
ReplyDeleteHi Vicki, I came by on Friday, got distracted...and oops! It's Sunday! I like your wonderful book; sooo impressive! The title is perfect!
ReplyDeleteHello Vicki,
ReplyDeleteMark Fenlon sent me a link to your blog after looking at mine. I am very inspired by your books and have a few questions for you.
Do you ever make books with graph paper for the inside sheets? How much would one cost?
I'm in the market for a new journal. Your work is inspiring!