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They’re done. Top three are noble binding, bottom three are hemp leaf binding. I made the blue journal top left for me, the paper is tigers and spirals. The top right one was claimed by Kitty. The rest are for gifts because I wanted a little something to add to this year’s gift cards, and, yes, I needed an excuse to play with bookbinding. The leftover ones I’ll stash for next time I need a little gift or next time Kitty needs another small sketchbook. I think I’ll just spend the rest of November working through my hoard of bookbinding and fancy box kits. I’ve chosen the next one, but I’m going to need more black bookcloth. Woe is me, I have to visit an art supply shop soon.

I had enough of one type of paper for six journals, with some extra. Which I needed after I miscut a stack of pages. I cut out all 6x34 4x6” pages, drilled and tied the page blocks, chose and cut out the various cover papers and bookcloth for all the journals, and cleaned up those supplies.

I have errands to run tomorrow morning, but after that it’s time to set up for glueing.

Here it is. Folkwear pattern 107 Afghan Dress, assorted cotton batiks from the hoard, except the blue & green skirt and upper sleeve fabric. I got that at Joann’s going out of business sale. Bias tape, satin ribbon for trim on sleeves and hem.