Day 249/365
Just listed the very last coral leather journal, complete with vintage button. While I loved this series and the enjoyment of pairing vintage buttons with reclaimed leather, I’ve decided to move on to a new leather journal design. I’m finishing up production and will be listing the first one within the next couple of weeks.
In the meantime, you can check out the new design in person at Studio 205 in Hamilton!
Day 248/365
Learn to make your own hardcover, arrow stitched journal! This is a new workshop, exclusively at Graven Feather here in Toronto, scheduled for June 27th.
It’ll be a fun morning, I’ll teach the process to make the hard cover and then how to stitch it all together using the arrow stitch. If you’ve been waiting to learn how to make your own hardcover journal, this is it!
What: Hard Cover Arrow Stitch Journal Workshop
When: Saturday June 27, 10am – 1pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto
Cost: $75, materials included
For more information and to register, go here.
Day 247/365
I’ve been working on some new designs over the last couple of weeks. Some pieces are completed, and some still need a bit of work and finishing. And they all need packaging still. So, in the meantime I’ve got some ‘in progress’ shots to share, a glimpse of what I like best about the designs so far.
Mostly it’s the colours, of each book individually, and the palette of each series. Like the bold colours of the covers and trims above. To me, this screams summer (you know; I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!! or maybe gelato or sorbet in this case).
I simply love the pairing of the floral fabric trim with the gold detailing on the labels of these sweet notebooks. When set on the neutral brown (called ‘husk’) cover paper, they are perfection! At least I think so, ha!
You may have noticed that these product lines feature smaller, soft cover notebooks rather than the usual large, hard cover books I make. I’m trying my best to fill a gap and create pieces that are more affordable while still showcasing the handbound stitching that goes into each book. It’s a balance that I’ve struggled with for a while now, hopefully this is the direction to fulfill this goal!
These books will be in my Etsy shop soon, and at my upcoming Events and Shows.
Day 246/365
Day 245/365
A grey, gloomy collage for a grey, gloomy day.
But really, it’s perfect weather for staying inside with a cup of tea and your journal.
Day 244/365
New in the shop: cute little leather journals! 
These are made from reclaimed leather or suede and paired with a matching vintage button.
If you’ve been following my posts lately, you’ll know that I’ve been working with leather quite a bit lately. I’m working on some new designs and hoping to get them out in the next little while. In the meantime, these are the last of the Little Leather Journals, get’em while they’re still around!
View all leather journals here.
Day 243/365
The low-down on late spring workshops, in case you’re someone who likes to plan ahead.
Bookbinding Workshop (Today!)
Sunday June 7, 10am – 4pm
Guelph School of Art, 125 Wyndham St. North, Guelph
For more information, go here.
Bookmaking Workshop
Sunday June 14, 1pm – 4pm
Mississauga Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga, Ontario
For more information and to register, go here.
Hard Cover Arrow-Stitch Journal Workshop
Saturday June 27, 10am – 1pm
Graven Feather, 906 Queen Street West, Toronto
For more information and to register, go here.
Day 242/365
I’ve been working with leather a lot lately. Organizing, sorting and making journals with it. For the most part, these leather journals have gone to our Hamilton retailer; Studio 205, but keep your eyes peeled for new additions to the online shop!
Day 241/365
Many of you have been asking when there would be a bookbinding workshop for a hardcover journal. Well, the wait is over! June 27 will be the first hardcover journal making workshop!! I’ll be teaching the Arrow Stitch in hardcover book format (the green journal, pictured above). Besides learning a new stitch I’ll also be teaching how to hand-craft the hardcovers, a handy skill. And, as always, everyone leaves with a finished project!
What: Hardcover Arrow Stitch Journal
When: June 27, 10am – 1pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto
Cost: $75, materials included
For more information and to register, go here.
Day 240/365
Still looking for a Father’s Day gift? I’ve pulled together another great collection of items for dads that are cigar lovers, book collectors, allergy sufferers, poets and artists. This list is tied together with a palette of greens and browns, inspired by springtime and days spent outside.
Starting from top left, going clockwise:
Tall Handbound Journal*: Part of a series of ‘one of a kind’ journals. Since the covers are hand-dyed washi paper, no two books are identical. Features a classy-yet-rugged reclaimed leather and brass button stud closure.
Ex Libris Bookplates, Set of 4*: For the book collector and/or serious reader, label your library with elegance! Hand carved and printed, this set of 4 Ex Libris Bookplates comes in leaf green and has ample space to write your name and even a date, if desired. Printed on self-adhesive paper.
Brown and White Organic Stripes Journal*: This book is part of the same series as the first in this collection. It is a tall book with a substantial number of pages, 110 pages (220, front and back) to be exact, making it perfect for the daily entries of keen journallers.
Hay Fever Hankies*: Hand printed and hand sewn, these cute hankies depict some of the plants that cause hay fever. Cheeky, I know. A wonderful addition to your pockets or handbag, forget tissues and use a soft, 100% cotton, hand printed & sewn hanky instead!
Cigar Box Journal*: This series of handsome hardcover journals gives new life to old cigar boxes! Various brands available, check the online shop to see if the perfect one is in stock.
Florentine Hardcover Journal: The beauty of this book lies in the details. A small wrap around closure, from reclaimed leather, fastens shut with an understated and simple yet classy antiqued brass button stud. The covers depict a brown and green foliage motif, perfect for gardeners!
Grass Green Watercolour Sketchbook*: This is a lovely, hardcover landscape-oriented watercolour sketchbook, housing only 140lb watercolour paper. Handmade bookcloth adorns the covers in grass green and a classy ribbon bookmark, in pale green, keeps your place.
*Can also be found in real life at brick and mortar shops around Ontario! Go here to find a retailer near you. I recommend calling ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
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