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• bookbinding polls tutorials and how tos

  Finally getting started

  

  Plus a poll to vote on which design first

  February 27, 2024
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  A new way to share pattern tutorials

  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…

  December 2, 2023
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  Japanese stab binding #53, dancing triangles

  I thought about naming this drunken triangles or dizzy triangles. It’s pretty straightforward, especially with only 31 holes to punch.

  May 31, 2016
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  Japanese stab bind #52: diamond gems

  I have a backlog of patterns I’ve sewn and photographed, yet not had time to post. This bind continues on the circle theme. 64 holes, pretty straightforward sewing. Advanced beginner?

  April 30, 2016
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  Japanese stab binding #48: centerpiece

  I named this bind ‘centerpiece’ because it reminds me of a watch, especially since there are 12 holes that make up the circle. But it could be fun to have a monogram or single letter placed in the center of the circle! This is probably an intermediate bind. 38 holes.

  January 4, 2016
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  Japanese stab binding tutorial: lotus blossom

  The lotus blossom or lily-pad flower, whichever. 36 total holes, about an intermediate bind. Make sure that your holes along the top line are even! As always, if there is an error or if you have a question, leave a comment and I will do my best to answer. **click…

  July 6, 2014
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  japanese stab binding #44: fair isle

  I named this one ‘fair isle’ because I’m very into knitting these days, and have tried a few stranded color-work projects. I think the Fair Isle knitting technique is more than I want to attempt just yet. But this was super easy! Anyway, 56 holes and mid-advanced beginner.

  June 2, 2014
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  japanese stab binding #43: diamond gems

  “Diamond gems”, with five repeats instead of four because I’m a rebel. 46 holes. Could be fun with sparkly thread on a dark background! Intermediate, I’d say.

  May 21, 2014
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  japanese stab binding tutorial: hearts

  This is a beginning bind, with an intermediate level of holes (40). If you don’t want the gaps between the hearts, then repeat the steps marked in orange until you have the desired number. When you have reached the end of your line of hearts, wrap the left edge, then…

  February 22, 2014
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  japanese stab binding tutorial: sushi

  Second place in the tutorial poll. A very simple bind, no twists or complicated V shapes. 58 total holes. If you’d rather have cinnamon rolls instead of sushi, ignore the steps marked with an asterisk “*”. **click any image to enlarge** hole pattern sewing pattern EXIT = needle pointed DOWN…

  November 25, 2013