Materials are selected and prepared for sewing. The holes in the leather and sewing stations in the textblocks must be added.
The blue leather journal came together nicely.
Completed brown leather journal.
Sometimes the materials dictate the size. I had some lovely small pieces of leather. Consequently, I made a couple of small longstitch journals. Working small isn’t any easier. The same preparations and steps must be followed.
Sewing.
Opened journal - I was able to use some pressure printed Mohawk Superfine for the book’s end pages. The printed images added another element to the interior.
Sewn diminutive journals - special books for creative thoughts, words, and deeds!