September 18 - Variations on the Long Stitch

Join us at the September 18, 2011 CBAC meeting...
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Create Here
55 East Main Street
Chattanooga, TN

We will be doing a variation of the Long Stitch through a Slotted Wrap Cover.

For those who are interested, you'll also have the opportunity to try out a variation that incorporates a buttonhole stitch, that forms a "bead" which tightens the cover wrapping and gives a decorative border.

We will probably have sufficient time for everyone to make a couple books.

Please bring the following supplies:

• Cover material - heavyweight cardstock or watercolor paper, with a weight similar to the cover of a paperback book.  Feel free to decorate, paint or embellish (you can even sew on fabric) your cover material in advance.  For each book you plan to make, bring a sheet for the cover measuring 5-1/2" x 9-1/2".  If you want to turn in the covers to give your book more weight, bring a longer sheet measuring 5-1/2" x 18"+.
• Pages - for each book, at least 20 sheets of paper, cut to 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" (this is half of a regular 8-1/2" x 11" sheet of paper).  Bring different colors, if you want to experiment using color variations along the exposed spine.
• Binder's needle (these needles have a duller point than regular needles)
• Waxed linen thread (if you don't have this, we will have plenty to share)
• Awl
• Scissors
• Utility knife
• Self-healing cutting mat

And don't forget to bring any of your own book creations to show to the group... so we can inspire each other!