Red Sky at Night

Started a new book on Friday afternoon called Red Sky at Night. It's a country landscape with a couple of sheep. It was really fun to do and I finished binding it in the evening.

I've decided to put the McLean Book Arts signature honey bee emblem on the back of every notebook I make, either felted or embroidered, I'll see how I feel at the time.

Spotted an A3 guillotine on eBay, could really do with one of those for my paper. It would be much more cost effective to buy bigger sizes and cut it down myself. I would also like a bench press drill and a book press. I'll get them all eventually, but first, I need to get my studio sorted out. It will no doubt take a few days as I get tired easily. It will be great when it is done though. Oh yeah, I also need a table/desk & chair. Actually, I need to buy some combed unspun wool or I won't be able to make books.

Talk soon

love & hugs
Angela
xxx

New Book Finished

I got the first book of the new venture finished today. It's called "Honey Bee". It has been completed with Coptic stitch binding and is ready for it's close up. I have decided to wait until I get a few more books done before I take some photos though and wait until I get good natural light coming in.

I started on the second book "Bubbles" a couple of days ago. The bubbles are finished, paper is folded, just need to get the cover done now. I've learned a great deal doing the first book, it has been an interesting experience.

I'm going to start adding photos to the posts soon, some to older posts too, to brighten them up and make them a bit more interesting. I'm really quite tired, so it won't be today, but I'll schedule something in for next week. I was supposed to be doing some voluntary work today, but the lady that I befriend cancelled, so I'm glad I can get a rest. I met my friend last night, had a wonderful time catching up.

talk soon

love & hugs
Angela
xxx

P.S.

Unfortunately, Bubbles isn't working out as planned. Oh well, onto the next idea.