Beautiful Books

I've had a fab weekend!  I was lucky enough on Saturday to go on a bookbinding course run by Perfect Bindings at Exeter Phoenix.  I did make a book a few years ago (I took a book out of the library and followed the instructions), but couldn't think for the life of me how I did it!

Book made a few years ago - okay, but could go better!

In the morning, we worked on Flag books.  These are really interesting as the concertina folds right out, and so is good for displaying photos or pictures.  Lots of gluing was needed for this one, and I got into a fine old mess!

A Flag book

In the afternoon, we did Long Stitch Binding - this was really my kind of thing.  No glue, and of course I love sewing!  Some of our group did struggle with the sewing though :(

Long Stitch Binding book

Another Long Stitch Binding book

As always, I enjoyed meeting new crafty people and the tutor Megan was really knowledgeable. Head over to her Facebook page to see the other fab books she makes, and the classes she runs.  I shall definitely be returning to learn some more.

All my lovely books!

If you love bookbinding, please send me a link so I can take a look!

Jane x