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I wasn’t the only one to recieve some nice gifts last week. DH didn’t want me spending money on him, so I made his anniversary gift.
With next month bringing NaNoWriMo and NaSoAlMo I thought DH would perhaps enjoy having a nice handbound blank book to take down his note ideas and such when he is away from his Neo. I knew from last year that he liked something slim enough to fit in his jacket pocket, but was a little disappointed that he couldn’t use his fountain pens in the standard Moleskiens. So, using that information I set about binding this book for him.
The final book is roughly 4 in X 8 in X 1 in. The inner pages are an ivory 28 gm linen resume paper that should have enough heft and sizing to allow the use of the fountain pens and still be able to write on both sides of the page. I put an elastic around it because I know I find that quite handy. I did not put a pocket at the back like the moleskeins, though if he decides he would want one, that is easily added later.
Because I both glued down the elastic and put long shafted grommets through to ensure a long life, I also put in grommets at the stitching stations on the cover. I think it adds a nice touch, especially with the concentric circle print of the cover paper.
I hope he finds his muse alive and well between the covers of this book!
Today also marks the first day of Printmaking for the Home Studio! The first week is big on reading and light on the actual doing to allow for people to get accustomed to using the classroom area and to order any supplies they might not have on hand. Because of this you can enroll anytime through next Wednesday and not need to be worried about starting off the session behind. The classroom has been open for a few days and I have to say you would be missing out if you pass up the opportunity to take this class with these talented textile artists! Sign up here today!
