Shelly has published one of the most detailed and complete tutorials that I’ve ever seen on chain stitch binding.  I’m not sure if this would be considered a Coptic binding style or not (I think it is), but Shelly has photographed and stepped through each stage so clearly that I’m totally convinced that I can do this!

While you’re there, you also need to visit Shelly’s gallery, where you will spend some happy time drooling over her collages, altered books, doodles, and artist trading cards.  This is a mixed media artist with wide and varied skills!
Image: Cat Sidh

What’s Up Wednesday!
The Miniature Book Society once more is sponsoring a competition and exhibition.  Read all the rules carefully; there is an entry fee. Deadline: April 1, 2009.
PDF entry form
RULES FOR ENTRIES: To qualify for an award the books and the slipcases or portfolio boxes must measure no more than three inches in any dimension; a maximum of two entries per press and/or person; must have been published and bound in a multiple edition (of like copies); have been published within the past two years (2007– 2009).
This year, for the first time, we will accept one-off “artists’ books, …read more

Skin Deep, the biannual newsletter by one of the premiere suppliers to the book making and book binding industries, is now available for you to read online. The spring issue includes study opportunities and new products.

Check out this cute video tutorial! Judy teaches us how to make a very simple style of journal, using two 4×6 inch photos as the covers. I’m sure you could substitute other sizes of photos if you’d like. This is a real quick and easy gift idea, and also a great way to use some of the photos you take on vacations this spring and summer, thanks to Photojojo!