Something different - Books

As I stated in my last post (a month ago) I have been dealing with an injury that keeps me from sewing my little critters. I was thinking I shouldn't wait so long before posting again.

Besides sewing up dragons, and other fantasy critters or attempting to make dolls, I have a few other things I do. One of them is book making. I'm fairly new at this (a little over a year) and the pictures I'm showing are some of my practice books.

I keep a daily written journal. Being able to make the books I write in has been a thrilling experience. I am delighted to be able to write in books that I created. I would like to learn a lot more about book making.

Right now, I'm making books using things I have. For instance using a telephone book instead of a punching cradle. I sew the pages without a sewing frame. And instead of a book press, I use hubby's weight plates and/or heavy books. :) I have invested in a few supplies, 80lb drawing paper, book board, linen thread, decorative papers, and mull. I'd like to eventually get "proper" tools and equipment as well as learning more.

In the meantime, I'm still healing up. It's slow and even though I probably shouldn't be, I've been sewing critters for a little bit every day. So, soon, there will be another photo shoot and more listings will appear in my Etsy store.

Until next time...