Book Binding

I've always wanted to have a go at book binding but never managed to get round to it. Here is a simple tutorial from Diane Gilleland Crafty Pod with an additonal link for the book binding stitch technique.

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Toy Box...Cut and Sew

Hi, here are some snipets from my cloth baby book: Toy Box.

Its a cut a sew pattern on spoonflower's competition. A perfect idea for for my new nephew. It has images of layered toys to look like you've cut and appliquéd them yourself. Also, I've created a linen texture on the fabric to give it a hint of realism and clipped the toys in felt. Check out Niki's Photoshop Tutorial. It's also entered at spoonflower's cloth book competition.

Sew...a needle running thread!

Hello,
It's been a very long time since I have updated my blog ;-(.
Unfortunately, I don't have the time or the web connection (long story) to upload on a regular basis.
But today I thought I'd make a special effort to record a project I have made for my new nephew Jaxon. I wanted a piece that would be handmade (not got a sewing machine) and would be personal to him (which was a little tricky as he's just been born)...and voila a name banner. I got the idea from a blog site 'Made by Rae'. Check it out. Hope you enjoy. Craftbelle