Fabric backed with kozo paper; ready to use!
Carving recessed areas in the Davey board for windows.
Working on a second cover using the blue dragonfly imagery.
Sewing - adding the last section! I love how the stitching looks on the book's spine!
Adding the back cover; this book is almost finished!
I sometimes back fabric and then use it to cover books or boxes. I recently completed a suite of Coptic books and hinged boxes covered with fabrics purchased while traveling in Paris.
I will focus on designing and sewing the Coptic books in this post.
Selecting bits of ephemera to use with the books.
Covered book exterior using dragonfly fabric and ephemera; interior covered with cork paper.
Multiple books of various sizes - text blocks cut and folded! I am now ready for sewing.
Starting to sew a Coptic book - using four needles!
Completed books using vintage buttons and waxed linen thread for closures!