Hand Stitched Journal sewn on cords with open spine and country cottage scene.

The covers of this journal are decorated with a hand stitched panel of wool longstitch embroidery. The colors are mostly shades of blue and purple. The picture is that of a country scene with a path leading to a cottage in the woods. The spine and stitching of the book are decorated with a tassel of beaded macrame knotting with eight strings of handmade beads as shown in the photos.

The particular method of stitching that I use to bind most of my journals evolved from the coptic stitch and involves sewing on cords leaving an open spine. This allows each book to open completely flat which is a wonderful feature when writing, gluing or sketching and also strengthens the spine.

This book has 224 pages.
Book measures 228mm X 23mm
Approximately 9" x 9"
This book is numbered and signed

COUNTING PAGES:
When I list the number of pages in a book, I am referring to one side of each leaf. For example, in a book with numbered pages, Page 17 would be on one side of the leaf or piece of paper, Page 18 on the other side. Therefore, a book with 224 pages would have 112 leaves.