2015 March Workshop - Pamphlet Stitch

March, 2015 Workshop - Candid Snaps

On March 14, we had the March meeting and book exchange.  We had about 14 people attending.  The book exchange had 15 books, seven of which were from out of town members. The theme was "shaped" books.

The workshop was about the pamphlet stitch and two covers made without adhesive.  We did both a three and five hole pamphlet stitch.  The five hole pamphlet stitch book used our instructions for a signature.  The three hole pamphlet  was a tiny 1-1/2 inch book that had a non-adhesive pocket and tab closure.  The third book was a “two-sewn-as-one” with a center pocket with a separate cover.

The first four pictures are of the book exchange. The candid shots of the workshop follow.

Say Ahhh tunnel book that looks like a nose, lips and the inside of the mouth

Bed  Japanese stab binding that looks like a bed

The Unicorn

Cat Silhouette using a drum-leaf binding format

The five-hole pamphlet stitch book was made using the instructions as a signature.  The red book is a two-sewn-as one with a self cover. The tiny blue/green book is a three hole pamphlet with a cover that has a pocket and tab closure.

This is a two-sewn-as-one pamphlet with a three part cover that enables this peek-a-boo window.  The exterior cover is Tyvek.

The Humble Pamphlet Stitch

Inside and front views of Bobbie's
 "humble" pamphlet stitch books.

   
In March, we are going to take a look at the humble pamphlet stitch. We will make three books; a five hole pamphlet stitch with a Mi-Teintes cover for the instructions; a simple 2" x 1 1/2" single signature three hole pamphlet stitch and a cover with a tab closure, and a two signature pamphlet that is 3" x 3" with a cover.

Materials to bring:

1. Thread for sewing your signatures: (linen, perle cotton, embroidery thread, hemp)

2. Paper for signatures:

• 5 pieces 2" x 3" grain short text weight paper
• 8 pieces 3" x 6" grain short text weight paper
• 1 piece 3" x 11 3/4" grain short, Mi-Teintes, cardstock or similar paper

3. Paper for covers: 

• 1 piece 8 1/2" x 11" grain short, Mi-Teintes or similar paper
• 1 piece 11" x 4" grain short, light weight paper that folds sharply
• 2 pieces 3" x 7" grain short, plus 1 piece 3" x 10" grain short, Mi-Teintes or similar paper. All three can be the same color or the two short papers can be complementary or contrasting colors from the 3" x 10" paper.

• Note from Bobbie: Grain. I have been very specific about grain. For those of you who are not sure about which way grain is running on your paper, call me. There is a solution.

Tools:

• Scissors
• Metal ruler
• Pencil
• X-Acto or craft knife
• Awl
• Cutting mat or phone book (we need to protect the table surfaces)
• Bone folder
• Binder clips (small to medium - we are working with small items here)
• Beeswax for your thread
• Needles for sewing signatures

RSVP required by March 9 to Bobbie Hayes (contact information on the front page of the newsletter).

When?
Saturday, March 14
12noon
Where?
Eureka Methodist Church
Del Norte & F Streets
What to bring?
See list above
RSVP
Yes, required by March 9 to Bobbie Hayes (contact information on the front page of the newsletter).

Fee?

Fifty cents