Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Out in the World

Engaged Pair
For my second weekend in the studio I had the order from my co-worker to complete.  He was really happy with them and my books are out in the world.  Yeah!!

Listening to in the Studio:  Truth & Beauty by Ann Patchett

Friday, July 8, 2011

Firsts

First Handbound Journal

Last weekend was my first in the new studio.  It had it's challenges.  It took me a few covers to really get the feeling for the paste and paper again.  The details of hand-stitching also elluded me until I got one book under my belt.  But all and all the time was very rewarding and with a couple of books completed the hunger to return to the studio this coming Sunday is strong.

Above is the first completed book I made. At a petite 4 3/4"X6 1/2", it's just the right size for my purse.  I plan to make a small linen pouch for it so that it doesn't get too banged up.  I couldn't resist the paper with one of my favorite color combinations (and, oh yeah, all those spirals). 

I definitely wasn't the only one who liked the paper.  As I showed the book to co-workers everyone complemented the paper.  One person liked it so much he ordered two, one for himself and one for his new finance.  You heard right... I have my first order and first sale!!!!  Now I really can't wait to get to the studio on Sunday.  I could never have imagined that I would sell two books in the first month, let alone the first week of my new biz.  And the books will be used to record their thoughts and reflections during their engagement...something to look back on over the years.  Just the sort of books I want to be making. 

Still feeling that the universe is supporting me in this endeavor. 

Listening to in the studio:  The Kite Runner