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Dorothy Rowe

Wednesday 22 July 2009

And another book …

I am really on a book making bender at the moment. The excuse of making sketchbooks has long gone – I have to admit I’m just in the mood.

july '098 This one is based on the tutorial on Diane Aldred’s blog – very clear and very thorough.

I found some more of the black Asian paper for the cover – but unfortunately that really is the last of it. And I can’t get to the Knitting and Stitching show this year to stock up again – wonder if there will be any at Festival of Quilts?

I love this ribbon binding – it would be wonderful for a book about corsets. I used some of my Pollocked paper inside.

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Today’s texture photo is another shot of the late lilac tree  - definitely manipulated fabric of some kind – perhaps clusters of gathered sheers? Held down by French knots, of course.

2 comments:

Jackie said...

So you might be using teabag paper for books? Its great shibori dyed as well.

Diane said...

What a lovely book! I love the paper you have used and I'm so glad you have enjoyed the tutorial and found it useful.

I hope your little one is fully recovered soon.

Diane