Book sewing fun

Decided to experiment with different stitches today. Deviated from the usual Coptic stitch. I like Coptic but I thought, with the variegated threads that I have, I'd try something new. The stitching isn't as neat as I would've liked it to be but it's a start. I think I'll try different patterns from now.

Added pagemarker charms too, to both of these (top and bottom)

Ran out of thread for the pagemarker. I think I can attach it manually though :-) 

Have a blessed day!

Threadbare

I wonder when my waxed linen threads will arrive. I don't think I've bought anything directly from Sweden before. These fabric-covered books will have to wait. Maybe I should go sort the remaining fabric to see if I can make drawstring bags for these while I wait.

I did manage to almost complete this. LOL, almost complete, what's that?

Another crochet hobo with faux leather handle. This was made from a single strand of 8-ply cotton crochet from a cone. I think I might have just enough to make another. I like this yarn, just crochet and crochet without joining another ball of yarn. Cool!

I like these handles. Maybe I'll get some more if the supplier still has stock. Perhaps make a few hobo bodies for interchangeable bags.

Fun!

Have a blessed day!

Sneak : quilted journals

Yup, another Pixlr-ed picture. It's fun :-)

These are 3 quilted journals in various stages of completion.

Top: just need to attach the two metal snaps

Middle: quilting done, waiting other side of cover, paper, stitching and snaps

Bottom: everything except for cutting the fabric, LOL!

Have a blessed day!

Triangle of Life

I once read an article on the triangle of life applied during an earthquake. The theory is to look for these triangles or voids and take shelter there instead. For example, if there's a sturdy cupboard against a wall, there would be a triangle of life right in front of the cupboard should the ceiling collapse as a single piece. Then, the ceiling would be propped up at one end and on the floor at the other, leaving that void. One of the examples they gave, other than sturdy large furniture, was to look for stacks of paper. Paper cannot be crushed and can withstand a lot of weight. So, it seems, a stack of newspaper would do at such times.

Thank God we don't have earthquakes here.

One other thing I know about paper is that it's heavy. Very. Especially when I have to lug it around.

I brought these to the NUS bazaar. There were a few queries but no one bought them so I'm listing them in Tiffany's Shoppe. Other than these 4, there were many other books so it was really heavy yesterday. Today, I'll just bring a fraction.

Just a bit of update about yesterday. I couldn't decide whether it was a non-event or eventful day, LOL! While there were very few customers, quite a number of people walked over and did a double-take at my stall then proceeded to walk past till I realized that the toilet was behind me. On my left was clothes. In front of me was clothes and on my right was, clothes. I had a quick glance around and it seemed like out of about 15 stalls, about half sold clothes. There was a stall that intrigued me 'cos it sold something that sure looked like bubble gum. I like bubble gum though the constant chewing would result in aching jaws.

But I get ahead of myself so let me do this chronologically. I arrived too early 'cos I went out with DS and DD. I tarried at the bus-stop doing my crochet till it was about 30mins before the official start at 9am. My first impression when I arrived was, is it over? LOL!

There were quite a number of tables/stalls all over the Central Forum. Some had tarpaulin-covered items, some were bare tables. Bare as in bare wood top with collapsible frame. Some had chairs next to these tables, some had none. Also, other than me and a group of undergrads, there were no other vendors. Anyway, I stuck around till on of the students pointed out my stall to me. OK, so with my punctuality, I ended up with the dubious honour of being the kiasu one who set up shop so early. However, less than 30mins after I completed, the rain came. With the gusty winds sweeping through the void of the Central Forum, rain was flying in, stuff also took to the wind. I kept evertyhing but set up shop again about an hour later only to sit there and crochet and crochet and crochet. On the upside, I had an enjoyable time getting to know the other vendors. Perhaps this was my triangle of life yesterday, my breathing space. Well, one more day today. Hopefully it'll be better, yup? *grin*

Have a blessed day!

I need a needle awl!

This series of notebooks have 4 signatures with 6 sheets of 80gsm plain paper (100% wheat from natural source) and 1 printed pattern sheet. Covers are 240gsm metallic cards. I need to make 16 of these and have only done 3. What started as fun is wearing me down 'cos I don't have a needle awl :-(
Let me explain.
1 signature of these notebooks have 7 holes along the spine. 4 signatures and 2 covers means a total of (4 + 2) x 7 or 42 holes I have to poke thru either 7 70/80gsm papers or 240gsm cards. Multiply that by 16 books and there will be 42 x 16 or 672 holes. Thank God I started earlier 'cos my thumb is hurting from pushing the needle through. A cradle to hold the signatures would help too :-)

Have a blessed day!