Journal with scroll saw feather cutout, stained, varnished, waxed.

Pine wood covers and scroll saw cutout of a feather shape. The cutout was stained and varnished and attached to the cover with two decorative upholstery tacks. The covers are also waxed and polished with a natural bees wax product.

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Journal 37 - Wood covers with lots of beads

Finished this journal yesterday. Wood covers gouged at the edges to give a worn appearance. Lots of wood beads mixed with handmade beads in subtle earthy colors. The pages or signatures are cleverly spaced with beads so you have lots of room for your book to expand when you add photos, clippings and the like. This journal would be lovely on display on a coffee table. The 16 strings of beads feel lovely in your hands and are nice to play with. A very special journal for a very special person.







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Journal 35 Pine timber covers decorated with rough fabric & soft yarn.

Soft fibers, stiff hard fabric and wood beads decorate the natural pine timber covers of this unusual journal. The edges of the covers have been gouged to make them look old and worn then they were antiqued and then finished with a bees wax product. Simple but effective. The spine cords are crossed at the back of the book. This makes the book hold firm and keeps it from being floppy. Also provides added strength. The pages will open flat for sketching writing or pasting. A lovely decorative journal for someone very special..

The particular method of stitching that I use to bind most of my journals evolved from the coptic stitch and involves sewing on cords leaving an open spine. This allows each book to open completely flat which is a wonderful feature when writing, gluing or sketching and also strengthens the spine.

This book has 224 pages.
Book measures 24cm X 12.5cm
Approximately 9.5" x 4.75"
This book is numbered and signed

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Journal 34 Rustic pine wood cover rectangular bead blank stitched book

Rustic journal with natural pine timber covers. The edges of the covers have been gouged to make them look old and worn then they were antiqued and then finished with a bees wax product. Rectangular beads and dyed sticks have been stitched to a shellac coated panel then attached to the front cover tacks. Simple but effective. The spine cords are double crossed at the back of the book. this makes the book hold firm and keeps it from being floppy. Also provides added strength. The pages will open flat for sketching writing or pasting. A lovely earthy journal for someone very special.

The particular method of stitching that I use to bind most of my journals evolved from the coptic stitch and involves sewing on cords leaving an open spine. This allows each book to open completely flat which is a wonderful feature when writing, gluing or sketching and also strengthens the spine.

This book has 224 pages.
Book measures 24cm X 12.5cm
Approximately 9.5" x 4.75"
This book is numbered and signed
$2.00 or more from the sale of this item will be donated to World Vision
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Journal 33 Rustic pine wood covers with bamboo and beads blank stitched book

Rustic journal with natural pine timber covers. The edges of the covers have been gouged to make them look old and worn then they were antiqued and then finished with a bees wax product. Six pieces of bamboo are straped to the front cover with old leather pieces which are attached with upolstery tacks. Two strings of wood beads fall from the spine... simple but effective. The spine cords are double crossed at the back of the book. this makes the book hold firm and keeps it from being floppy. Also provides added strength. The pages open flat for sketching writing or pasting. A lovely earthy journal for someone very special.

The particular method of stitching that I use to bind most of my journals evolved from the coptic stitch and involves sewing on cords leaving an open spine. This allows each book to open completely flat which is a wonderful feature when writing, gluing or sketching and also strengthens the spine.

This book has 224 pages.
Book measures 24cm X 12.5cm
Approximately 9.5" x 4.75"
This book is numbered and signed

COUNTING PAGES:
When I list the number of pages in a book, I am referring to one side of each leaf. For example, in a book with numbered pages, Page 17 would be on one side of the leaf or piece of paper, Page 18 on the other side. Therefore, a book with 224 pages would have 112 leaves.

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Journal 32 - Rags & Roses Cream Purple & Blue Stab Bound Journal

This Journal is stab bound and features fabric covers that are strengthened with heavy card. Nice and soft to touch. Pretty rag fringing outline three sides of both the front and back covers. The printed fabric flowers on the front cover are highlighted with hand painting and a row of tiny dots outline the hard cover area. There a two very long strings of handmade beads flowing from the spine stitching. Each approx. 44 cm long. The beads are a mixture of handmade fabric beads made from the same material as the covers, handmade paper beads that were painted to match the colors on the fabric and black plastic pony beads. This book is one of a kind!

This book has 80 hand cut pages.
Book measures 26cm X 29cm (approx.)
Approximately 10" x 11.5" (including rag fringe)
The paper that make up the pages measure 21cm x 21cm
This book is numbered and signed

COUNTING PAGES:
When I list the number of pages in a book, I am referring to one side of each leaf. For example, in a book with numbered pages, Page 17 would be on one side of the leaf or piece of paper, Page 18 on the other side. Therefore, a book with 80 pages would have 40 leaves.

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Journal 31 Quilted Green Cream Aztec Cotton Fabric Cover Beaded Spine

Journal 31 Quilted Green Cream geometric pattern on Cotton Fabric Cover Beaded Spine with 12 strings of beads



This Journal has a quilted cover and lots & lots of beads flowing from the spine. The patterned fabric is fine cotton and covers the back and front covers. The beads are mostly handmade but are mixed with bought beads. The book is stitched with 4 ply cotton crochet thread that I waxed myself. Cords are crossed at the back of the spine for added strength and stability. The macrame knotting has been antiqued to give it old world charm. One of a kind!

The particular method of stitching that I use to bind most of my journals evolved from the coptic stitch and involves sewing on cords leaving an open spine. This allows each book to open completely flat which is a wonderful feature when writing, gluing or sketching and also strengthens the spine.

This book has 224 pages.
Book measures 228mm X 23mm
Approximately 9" x 8 7/8"
This book is numbered and signed

COUNTING PAGES:
When I list the number of pages in a book, I am referring to one side of each leaf. For example, in a book with numbered pages, Page 17 would be on one side of the leaf or piece of paper, Page 18 on the other side. Therefore, a book with 224 pages would have 112 leaves.
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Window Box Journal

Window Box Journal: Window frame is covered with wrinkled decorator fabric. The "Window Box" reveals a display of Lavender and Acacia Seed Pods. Strings of beads complete this gorgeous book which looks much more beautiful in real life than it does in the photos...

BOOK DETAILS
Hand Stitched Journal with Coptic Binding
200 Pages - Cover Size: (228 mm x 223 mm) (9 1/8 x 8 3/4 inches approx.)
Seed pods and lavender in window
String and bead decorations.
Copyright Jean Hall 2009