The Coptic/Link Stitch workshop

Yesterday I had a great workshop and a fun group of students to work with. Also was a perfect, sunny day in the sculpture garden. It was the first time I was offering this kind of bookbinding class and I definally offer it again at the DeCordova, in the fall. The link stitch binding it's a simple, elegant style of sewing and the Cave Paper on the cover, leaves a soft, fully textured touch to the final book. Here below hands working during the class and lovely notes and drawings from one of the students.

Natsumi Nishizumi

This picture represents everything I admire: the composition, the material, the packaging and most of all the simplicity! again from a Japanese designer, Natsumi Nishizumi!

Japanese adhesive tapes

Not a surprise I love pretty much everything Japanese! I just found and immediately ordered, several, different tapes, made of washi. How great will they be for shipping packages? Found via pretty pretty, paper.

Spring Show at Pod

A new trunk show is coming at Pod on April 4th, from 12 to 5, at 313 Washington Street, Brookline Village, MA. I will be there in great company with best host Julie, Susy Pilgrim Waters, Regina Barrios and Lindsay Bentis. Come to visit, it's exciting, colorful and cozy at Pod!

Bianco e Nero twine

Bianco e Nero twine arrived and I just made some new spools. As my other twine, is available in the shop, fresh and ready for some packaging ideas. I love these pictures and designs by Simple Song, my last discovery, and her use of the twine. Perfect for inspiration!

Milk love

How beautiful these Japanese milk bottles, a small collection by Leslie of Little Goodness also found on lovely Simple Song. And so much more to see in Leslie's shop!

Coptic/link stitch workshop announcement

Again, I would like to announce one of my workshop at DeCordova Museum and Sculptor Park, in Lincoln, Massachusetts, with a little bit more informations.
It's a one day class focus on the Coptic/link stitch binding I will offer for the first time on March 28th, from 10 to 4. A very versatile structure that can apply to a lot of applications. We will also use my beloved hand-made, flax paper by Cave Paper, on the cover. Here is a description of the class, but please let me know if you have any question. To register contact the Museum School or call 781-2590505 or 781-2590507.
Coptic Binding refers to methods of bookbinding developed by early Christians in Egypt, the Copts, dating back from the 2nd century AD. Due to their beauty, simplicity and ease of opening, Coptic binding styles are popular among modern artist books. The multi section spine is exposed, leaving the Coptic binding visible. The stitch, done with two needles, resembles the chain stitching used in embroidery. The book can open to a full 360° display or lay it completely flat without risk of damage to the spine. The sewing technique lends itself to a very traditional style yet the exposed look adds a contemporary elegance to the final book. High quality paper will be used for the text block and fine, hand-made, flax paper on the cover. A wide selection of book structure samples will be shown in the end of the class,for further discussion and inspiration.

Flora and Ceres

Some of carta, inc. products and hand-bound books are on the way to lovely Flora and Ceres in Australia, that specialize in embroidered home goods. It is always exciting to send packages to the other side of the world!

Sewing on tapes photo album

A few photos of last weekend workshop at the DeCordova Museum. I had a great mix of students, with one coming from Oslo, Norway. I love North of Europe!
I will repeat the same class of Sewing on Tapes Photo Album on May 2nd and a new workshop about Coptic/Link Stitch binding is coming on March 28th. In the same, sunny and spacious Studio 6!