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A new way to share pattern tutorials

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Hello world! I still exist!

I have been thinking about the various stab binding patterns that I have posted over the years, and how many of you who have found my blog would love to have tutorials for more of them. However, my time is limited and I have been trying to figure out the best way of doing this, that would help generate my family a little extra income. There are a lot of ways I could do this, by creating pdfs of the tutorials that could be purchased and downloaded for a small price (around $8-10 US), or by starting a YouTube channel with free patterns (the more simple ones), and then a members-only section that would have access to paid patterns (the more elaborate ones).

Please fill out the form below to tell me what you prefer!

I would possibly still post previews here on this blog about content elsewhere, and if I come up with a new pattern, I would post that as well.

For me personally, I like the idea of a Youtube channel because of the possibility of a community forum, where you could talk with me and ask for specific designs, as well as motivate me because nothing helps an artist continue like people who are interested in her work! :)

Thanks for sticking with me, even after a 4 year absence!

10 responses to “A new way to share pattern tutorials”

  1. Genie Barry Avatar
    Genie Barry

    Yes, the YouTube idea seems better. Thanks for your creative spirit and orders!

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  2. Laurie Jedamus Avatar
    Laurie Jedamus

    Hi, Becca –

    I’m happy you’re still around! I just filled out the form, and I love your patterns. A few years ago I made a hardcover memory book for a friend using your lotus blossom pattern that turned out beautifully – and I only had to pull out the stitches and re-sew a few times!

    I’ve also been wanting to ask you something. I occasionally teach bookbinding classes at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts in Minneapolis. I’ve always wanted to teach some of your patterns, but I’ve hesitated because it didn’t seem right to teach them without your permission – or without compensating you in some way. What do you think would be best?

    thanks – Laurie

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  3. Biph Forrest Avatar
    Biph Forrest

    I think if you like YouTube, that’s what you should do. Any option would do for me, but I also like reading others’ comments and how problems are solved.
    Thank you for all the info so far. Very good for those of us who don’t have your sort of brain!
    Biph

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  4. Daminy Avatar
    Daminy

    I loved your posts with the Japanese stitches and always kept on looking out for your blog. I’m glad to know that you still exist and that you are considering coming back and being more in touch. I think the you tube channel is a great way to share your art and creativity.

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  5. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    I’m so pleased to hear of your plans and join your community! Every option is inviting. Whatever option works best for you is that best place to start. Count me in, please!

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  6. Angela Monte Avatar
    Angela Monte

    I like the idea of the YouTube. I would love to have lessons with you. Thank you. Angela, from Brazil

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  7. Carla Gladstone Avatar
    Carla Gladstone

    Hi Becca,

    So pleased to hear from you!

    Personally, I would prefer to support you by purchasing pdfs, but I think that people generally love videos. Your blog postings motivated me to copy a few of your designs, and now I make my own “stab patterns”.

    Recycling is a popular topic, and perhaps you could encourage people to make notebooks from scrap paper.

    Thank you for introducing me to this enjoyable and useful skill.

    Very best wishes,

    Carla Gladstone in Bethesda, Maryland, USA

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  8. pkkoza Avatar
    pkkoza

    You tubeSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone

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  9. Kai Avatar
    Kai

    I still include your blog address when teaching Fukuro Toji bookbinding, so happy to see it’s still up and you’re considering more tutorials/patterns!

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  10. CATERINA TEDESCHINI Avatar
    CATERINA TEDESCHINI

    Dear dear Becca,

    your suggestions, schemas, and work has been so useful, clear and affordable during all these years.

    There are no words to tell you how I appreciate your art.

    I am a printmaker based in Rome, Italy, and very often I use your stab binding patterns to bind art books.

    Said this, I do not have any idea what is better. It would be very nice to see your hands moving while you bind a book. Images are better than words, now and then.

    A big big hug from Italy.

    Caterina Tedeschini

    Albedo Studio Arte – Corsi di arti grafiche a Roma (studio-albedo.com)

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