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For anyone who is interested in making a fiber book in the near future or for those who have made one or more and want to share techniques.Using cloth and mixed media to create memory books. Crazy quilting,beading, embellishing,new methods to share.

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Help for my first fiber book 2 Replies

I'm thinking of making a fiber book as an embroidery sampler. I saw the Take It Further fiber book on the Million Little Stitches blog and I'm feeling inspired. I want to create a 5.8 × 8.3" (A5) ...

Tagged: techniques, binding, sampler, book

Started by mauvedragon. Last reply by Liz in Kansas 46 minutes ago.

Book Page Swap 191 Replies

It looks like we might have some interest for swapping book pages. If we're going to do that, we'll need to set up some guidelines in regards to size, theme if any, when to do it and how many pages...

Started by Ruth Lane. Last reply by Trillian Nov 12.

Finished! 3 Replies

HI, I just put to slide shows on my blog for my latest fabric books. Look at http://jacquelinedejongarts.blogspot.com

Started by Jacqueline de Jong-van Baalen. Last reply by Liz in Kansas Oct 28.

Pieced Pockets ... another finished book! 8 Replies

I have added a blog post about another completed book to Stuff-Ups The book was finished before we went away on holidays, but it wasn't until the last couple of days that I started putting the blog...

Started by Judy B. Last reply by Liz in Kansas Oct 25.

Another finished book 2 Replies

I just uploaded pictures of my latest fabric book. I made the pages of this book from the work I did with Sharon's Take It Further challenge last year. This is the longest project I can ever rememb...

Started by Liz in Kansas. Last reply by Ruth Lane Oct 20.

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Comment by Gayle Schipper on October 23, 2009 at 4:09am: Thank you Elizabeth. It has been a joy to have a stitched project to records some family stories and memories that I love to pass on.

Comment by Elizabeth Woodford on October 22, 2009 at 11:55pm: Gayle!! i just took some time to look thru your book!!! wHAT AN AMAZING PROJECT AND i LOVE THE STORIES THAT YOU INCLDED!! bEAUTIFULLY DONE!! i HAVE MANY FABric book pages form swaps over the past several years but I have not gotten to putting any of them together. You have inspired me with your beautiful work!!!
BTW your CQ Christmas stocking is glorious as well!! What a treat!!!

Comment by Judy B on October 22, 2009 at 1:00pm: Well done Gayle!
It must be book finishing season!

Comment by Gayle Schipper on October 21, 2009 at 7:53pm: Celebrating! I've finished the TIF book and have posted a picture on my flickr site. After almost 2 years, it sure feels good to see it sitting on the table in finished form. www.flickr.com/photos/stitchintime

Comment by Judy B on October 20, 2009 at 12:04pm: Wow, two finishes in two days! Thank you, Liz, for giving me the prod to blog about my colouring in book!

Comment by Johoanna Boykin on October 19, 2009 at 8:48pm: Hi all, thanks for letting me join your group. I love making fabric books and would love to participate in a swap early next year. I do live in Australia though which would make things interesting for postage. Blessings, Johoanna

Comment by Chris Evans on October 6, 2009 at 8:53am: I would be interested in doing a swap. I have never done a fabric book but i am up for the challenge.

Comment by pam on October 5, 2009 at 7:15am: Thanks for letting me join you all :O)
Got to be totally honest and say : havent a clue how to make fibre books....BUT THEY SOUND LOVELY!!!

Comment by Ruth Lane on September 22, 2009 at 5:45am: I am interested but would need to wait until the first of next year before starting.

Comment by Liz in Kansas on September 21, 2009 at 5:04am: Trillian, that sounds like a great idea. I'm not sure why this group has not talked about swapping pages before. Is there anyone interested?