RETREAT PROJECTS - BOOKBINDING

Lorraine tutored us to make a fabulous book. I was very very pleased with
mine and am going to try and make one for each of my grandchildren with their
name in the covering papers. It was really really good fun and I think everyone
felt so satisfied when they had their own book.
The poppy book was mine and I love it. Not a brilliant photo-sorry.

These are everyone else's books.



I'm not sure whose is whos but I'm sure they can add who did what.
Top row, 2nd in with the birthday cakes was made by Jo and she added a fabulous cake
charm to the bookmark.
2nd row - my poppy book in the middle, the one on the left with the
pussy willows is Goatys and the pretty one the other side of my book is Ruths.
Not sure about the others. Again - sorry for the poor piccie.

Mine's the first one on the top row. All the books were lovely and I really enjoyed doing this.

Lorraine's teaching of this was absolutely ace! Thank you again - such a wonderful project. Mine is the bottom right with brown swirlies.

Mine's the first one on the middle row and is feely (has flocked paper).

and Mine's the pink smaller book. I added a flower to the corner whilst there, and am going to do a letter K to go on the front. This first one is mine to keep for ever and ever. Not gonna write in it though

Thanks Lorraine for a fabulous lesson, one we have all loved doing and will remember for years to come. xx

Mine is the small one on the left next to the wine coloured one, I love it and loved makin it I am going to try and make another one if I can remember how when I get my craft room back.

Oh I am so sorry i missed this as well as everything else.... Mum has showed me hers and its gorgeous, i didnt realise they were going to be proper books with spines and everything.

Mine is the middle bottom row, and was plan B. my cover papers were not quite big enough, (satty moment) so used plain paper and collaged from original choice.

mine is middle row right and dawns is top row right

Mine is top row 4th one in

aww I think the prize goes to Ruth , with Thrifty, Patty adn Steph all tying for 2nd place.

God Im getting worse, i wont be able to choose at all soon.

You wouldn't have been able to IRL they are all so lovely, the papers used don't show up their true loveliness in the pics.

Mine's bottom left.

I was so pleased that every single one of you who did the class came away with a book that you could use. You all did a brilliant job.

No, really, I am pleased for you all. Really. Not in the least bit jealous.

Mines the 3rd one in on the top.

I love my book, my only issue is that I bought some pirate embellishments AGES ago and now I cant find the b*g**rs to put on my pirate notebook


Ooo and my glazed G is looking good now, though I did have to hold it most of the way home lol

Rosie was chuffed to death with her book, I just have to add all the recipes now!

I love my book and really enjoyed making it. Lorraine is a good teacher and very patient.
Everyones book came out well and looked good.

I really love mine as well, but I don't want to write in it.

mines up here by the putter so i can make notes in it. Everyone here loves it. Thanks Lorraine.

Steve's photograph of all the books.

Lynda

That's a better photo than mine.

gosh they do all look really beautiful.

Maria wrote:gosh they do all look really beautiful.

I put some really nice end papers in mine - I'll take a piccie tomorrow.

Yes Mia, Steph's takes the prize once you open it - it is sheer perfection!

I gave mine to Lesley tonight and she loves it and said she would treasure it, so going to try another one as soon a I get my room sorted, probably will try a larger one.

OH I am so pleased she loved it.

Thats good that she loves it Billy. should think so to as it is lovely.

Here is the inside of my book -black and gold endpapers.
The back papers are the same. Sorry - rotten photo

aww thats super - I wondered what 'endpapers' meant, now i know