Mini Journal - Coptic and French Link Stitches

This mini journal was made for a friend's birthday. I used the traditional Coptic and French Link binding method instead of SeaLemon's version that I used here and here. Since this journal is small (3" x 4"), I wasn't concerned about the cover and signatures not being structurally stable. 

I'm in a bookbinding/journal making zone lately and I'm loving it!

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Light Blue Journal with Scallop Duct Tape - Coptic and French Link Stitches

This is my second attempt at making a Coptic and French Link stitches art journal using  Sea Lemon's YouTube tutorial. My first journal using this method of binding is here.I'm still working on mastering the correct stitch tension but I'm happy with the outcome. I used a discarded book cover as is since it was in good shape and has a beautiful blue color. The edges where I removed the original spine is covered with pastel scallops duct tape. The finished size of this journal is 5.25 inches x 8.75 inches x 1 inch. 


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Yellow Blue Art Journal - Coptic and French Link Stitches

I was inspired to make this art journal after watching Sea Lemon's YouTube tutorial on making a journal using the Coptic and French Link stitches. I used the weaving/mending samples as the front and back covers. The black thread tension is slightly off but I’m happy with my first attempt. I will definitely give this stitching combo another try. The finished size of the journal is 5.75 inches x 8.5 inches x 1.25 inches. 

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Loops Book with French Link and Copitc Stitches

I decided to give the French Link with Coptic Stitch another try. You can see my first attempt here. "Loops Book" has 20 - 4.5" square individual signatures that are sewn together using black waxen linen thread. I painted the loops using Turquoise and Red acrylic paint and thin black Sharpie. 

This attempt was a more successful than the last. There is something to say for practicing. Right? Next time I try this stitch I will use signatures with more paper. The bulk of the signatures will showcase the French Link stitch because there will be more space between the stitches.

"Loops Book" - 4.5" square

"Loops Book" - 4.5" square

"Loops Book" - 4.5" square

"Loops Book" - 4.5" square; all the pages

As I mentioned here. This book is on display at the eXtreme Fiber Art exhibit at the ideaXfactory.

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