Dear Everyone ~

I am delighted to debut two new workshops via Zoom: Mighty-fine-nine-signature-spine Book and Trio of Diamond-stitched Booklets. My table and my heart are almost overflowing at the prospect of assembling the kits for these workshops. Photos of my “Palette Palace” will be forthcoming!

The mighty-fine-nine-signature spine book (MFNSSB) is one I am particularly fond of, and not just because its name delights me. Pre-pandemic, I had taught this structure as a group workshop in the studio, and my students had a mighty fine time indeed. Zoom forward three years, and Gabriele B. in Austria scheduled a private workshop, via Zoom of course, to make her own MFNSSB. She showed herself to be a speedy, tidy, and über-joyful stitcher. She is currently on holiday without her book, but promises to send photos with her oeuvre upon her return. Chuffed by Gabriele's enthusiasm, I will offer MFNSSB as a group workshop in June (which rhymes with swoon and summer solstice moon). I’ve devised an aviary of palettes, all with Saint-Armand covers and Stonehenge signatures. Deckles abound, ditto waxed-linen thread combinations.

I myself am now on a bit of an MFNSSB jag, and hereby admit that I have made five (yes, 5) of these in the past several weeks. They are each about 2½ inches thick, so I currently have a linear foot of them on a bookshelf.

Switching stitching gears: The Trio of Diamond-stitched Booklets will be my very first two-Saturday workshop—a double happiness happening! Each booklet uses a different stitch, so it’s almost a triple happiness. Each booklet has three signatures; two of the booklets involve two needles for their spine stitching. Don’t let the arithmetic put you in a tizzy! No previous bookbinding experience needed, and we will have two sessions, so the pace will be comfortable. Again, Saint-Armand covers, Stonehenge interiors, a multitude of colour-curated thread options…and (hold onto your Cambritches) Cambridge Imprint papers to reinforce your covers. Like a beautifully lined jacket.

As always, the sessions will be recorded and viewable immediately after class. And extra kits will be available. I am excited to be teaching these workshops and look forward to basking in the creative camaraderie with you.

Speaking of teaching: I’m delirious & mysterious to announce that I am embarking on a collaboration with The Crafter’s Box (TCB). This coming week, I will be in San Diego at TCB studio headquarters, filming workshops that will air this summer and fall! I’ve been given the AOK to post some behind-the-scenes photos on IG… so stay tuned!

The dynamic duo of Tammy and Zak will be shipping online orders while I’m on the Left Coast.

Mighty-fine-nine-signature-spine Book
Trio of Diamond-stitched Booklets

Threading my way, Bari