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Here comes Fall!

Now our great Braided Spine Journal Kit comes in a Beaujolais and Navy combination!

Braided Spine Journal Kit

Dark Royal/Plum

New color! Beaujolais/Navy

New color! Wedgwood/Navy

Red/Black

Book Board
Book Cloth
Paste-Downs
Text Paper
Waxed Linen Thread
Sewing Jigs
Step-by Step Instructions

12 Large Eye Needles
Awl
Bone Folder or Folding Rib
Hole Punching Cradle (or your favorite hole punching set-up)
PVA or other adhesive
Glue Brush
Japanese Screw Punch (or your favorite hole punching setup)
Ruler and Pencil
Temporary Adhesive

This book makes a statement! The front and back are covered in luxurious moiré book cloth. The spine is covered with fine Japanese book cloth. The stitches (3 and 4 strand braids) are dramatic and contemporary. The finished journal opens flat for ease in writing.
Difficulty rating:

Finished journal size: 11 1/4" X 4 1/2"

$24.00

The 8-page instruction booklet is full of excellent illustrations and photos to help you out.

Front Cover of Red/Black

Bonus!
Buy any book kit and the bonus kit is yours for only $3.00 (a $4.25 value).

1 oz. block beeswax
1 large eye binding needle

Bonus Kit (BK-01)
$3.00

I received my order the other day (so prompt, you are) and I am ready to order again....Doing your book kits is the most FUN I have had in a long time........Inspiration is "everywhere" on you site..
-- Janie

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