I've been on a sewn-binding kick lately. These are the structures that most intimidated me, and I am finally beginning to feel comfortable with them. This coptic binding didn't turn out as graceful and precise as I would have liked, but for a first try it's not bad. I'm also getting better at creating covers (that are covered). I think the next challenge is to try a binding with pages that are reinforced on the spine and have a case with end sheets. I have done a sewn-on-tapes binding previously, so that prospect isn't daunting, but making a large book brings about fears of imprecise measuring and cutting... Slowly, though, I'm learning tricks as I read along and try things.
Book 22: coptic binding
{paper} text block: French Paper Co. Speckletone Frostone Tundra Text, 70# (finally I read the label and reported it!); cover: recycled box covered with a recycled bag from that big mermaid coffee company
{binding} a traditional coptic bind with black thread
I think one of the downfalls of this binding, for me, was that I ran out of the thicker cream thread (yes, thread!) that I had been using as binding thread. I gave my supply of linen binding thread to my mother, and haven't replaced it. I'm trying not to, but with 25 days left in this project, I just might have to break down and buy some.
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