I have been working on a new fabric book. A few months ago I made a fabric book for a Longfellow poem (you can see it here) and realized I needed to work out a better way for the binding. Thanks to Anni at Fabric Art I ordered Pam Sussman's book and it has been so helpful! I started out with the most simple (looking) type of book and started construction. For the most part it turned out nicely but I should have made the cover larger to fit in all my intended pages. Serves me right for not actually measuring and following instructions!
I added on some ribbons, lace, bling, and stitches.
Made some pockets for a couple pages.
My friend Deborah had a good idea for using a fabric book to pin in embroidery projects while they await their fate. I threw in a sketchbook too. I thought this book may work nicely for a travel companion of embroidery and art. It'll keep it all together.
I was really happy with this embroidered girl. She might need a jewel for her neck and I haven't decided what type of closure to use. I already have some more covers started and I'm ready to play around with more types of fabric books. I also saw that Lovey at Fabric Photo Memories has a new book on sale. Oooh, add it to the pile!!
Thankfully, I have a 3 day weekend with my sewing machine!
6 comments:
A great idea, and it must be really exciting working on it and seeing how it evolves. Hugs, Valerie
I like your travelling embroidery book, great idea. Lovey's worj is quite amazing. Keep going on this girl, she is perfect for a Longfellow poem. xox Corrine
It's wonderful. I just want to touch it and keep looking at it. Thanks for commenting on my blog.
How incredibly unique and beautiful with your own art work on the cover! I'm soooo impressed. It's gorgeous, Katie.
Sh's lovely - her hair style is so cool! Love all the layers and the colours are
super.
x
Katie your fabric book will be a beautiful piece of art with you embroidered pages, making fabric books are a wonderful thing, but it takes a long time because there are so many things to think about.
Anni
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