Back to Work......

I received a phone call this a.m. and will be returning to work beginning tomorrow at 7 a.m. I am not certain if we'll be working on Saturday's still. The $$$ will be nice......

I ordered a long awaited book today from Keith Smith Volume III Non-Adhesive Binding: Exposed Spine Sewings
ISBN 0-9637682-4-7

Part 1 is devoted to diagramming various true and false kettle and link stitches. Since the sewings in Part 2 require a sewing frame, three are diagrammed, in case you do not wish to invest in the expense of buying a sewing frame. One frame illustrated can be constructed easily for under $15 in supplies. It requires no skill to build, and requires only a drill and screwdriver. This frame utilizes carriage bolts for an adjustable crossbar.

Part 1 introduces how to use the sewing frame, how to round, to pack, and dying of cords and thread.

Part 2 is variations on raised support sewings, described by text, diagrams and photographs. Some employ the kettle stitch as changeover. Other means of changeover are explored, including packing, and endbands as changeover.

Part 3 demonstrates simple to very elaborate sewings, across, rather than along the spine. These require no equipment or sewing frame, only a needle, thread and scissors. Included are traditional sewings: the Butterfly; three 1-needle Coptic sewings, and five 2-needle Coptic sewings, as well as the Greek Sewing. Also are newly described sewings: the Caterpillar, Celtic Weave, Centipede, others.

The book also contains photographs of bindings by various contemporary binders. {Info taken from Keith Smith's website}.

I've seen some of these bindings and am excited to venture a little further in sewn bindings. Can't wait to receive and try some of these out. There are some other Keith Smith Books I am interested in..... but for now they'll have to wait. Part of the joy of a wishlist.. the anticipation! {smiles}