Size: 4”x6” (approximate)
Covers: pink, orange and gray marbled paper
Interior: 160 unlined pages of recycled paper
Handmade by book artist Ruth Bleakley
I always get excited when I create a new design for my handmade journals. This one combines my love of colorful papers and thread with my love of technical stitching patterns - here I've used a special stitch called French Link Stitch.
These handmade books lay completely flat when opened, thanks to the detailed crossover of the french link stitch. French link is traditionally used on hand bound books with full covers, so you usually can't see it, but it's so neat looking that it's a shame to cover it up! I did the sewing with sturdy waxed Irish linen thread.
Check out this fun post on my blog about french link bookbinding
Gift box available • One of a kind
Size: 4”x6” (approximate)
Covers: pink, orange and gray marbled paper
Interior: 160 unlined pages of recycled paper
Handmade by book artist Ruth Bleakley
I always get excited when I create a new design for my handmade journals. This one combines my love of colorful papers and thread with my love of technical stitching patterns - here I've used a special stitch called French Link Stitch.
These handmade books lay completely flat when opened, thanks to the detailed crossover of the french link stitch. French link is traditionally used on hand bound books with full covers, so you usually can't see it, but it's so neat looking that it's a shame to cover it up! I did the sewing with sturdy waxed Irish linen thread.
Check out this fun post on my blog about french link bookbinding
Gift box available • One of a kind
