Cosmic book
I’m surprised that this book came together. I’ve been resisting bookmaking lately. How it happened: I got together with a few friends two weeks ago to paint papers. I made a black page and...
I’m surprised that this book came together. I’ve been resisting bookmaking lately. How it happened: I got together with a few friends two weeks ago to paint papers. I made a black page and...
I’m having difficulty finding a rhythm. The extended warm weather has thrown me off. Today’s clouds and cooler temperatures come as a relief, an invitation to get a little rest and regrouping time. It...
Amazingly, I was able to attend Margo Klass’s workshop at Chapter Two. In person. In spite of the virus and catching a cold. Grateful. I always learn a lot from Margo and she inspires...
bookmaking / fabric / paper / silk / thread / weaving
by Catherine · Published July 30, 2021 · Last modified May 1, 2022
Signatures are stitched in. Woven spine is complete. Now to add beads. I am warming up to the project with the addition of the woven spine. Love it. I left the binding threads on...
bookmaking / Fragments / garden
by Catherine · Published July 17, 2021 · Last modified July 30, 2021
I saw a scrap of paper that looked like trash on the edge of the rock wall. I picked it up and was surprised to find that it was my practice strip for the...
bookmaking / eco dyeing / fabric / paper / silk
by Catherine · Published July 8, 2021 · Last modified July 30, 2021
This is a large project from India Flint’s course “being (t)here 2021.” The project’s official name is the nomad’s notebook. I enjoyed plucking bits of plants here and there and assembling the bundle. However,...
After a laborious session at the sewing machine, the concertina is assembled (in halves) and ready for dyeing. All in all, it went smoothly with less mistakes than I usually make, I think. I...