Etsy Shop for strawhousebooks

Turquoise and Grey Feedsack Handbound Journal

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:58:37 -0500

$30.00
Industrious homemakers of the 1920s-1950s reused the fabric feedsacks that their staples were purchased in. Manufacturers capitalized on this thriftiness and packaged their goods in ever more colorful, patterned fabrics.

This 128-page journal is covered with a repurposed vintage feedsack. It's been laundered and backed with acid-free paper to create bookcloth.

Pastel blue-green Hahnemuhle Ingres text paper is cut by hand with a paper knife to simulate the paper's natural mouldmade deckled edges. This acid-free paper accepts writing, printmaking, charcoal, and pastels.

Journal is bound with turquoise waxed linen thread. Covers are cut from sturdy, acid-free bookbinder's board. Text block is sewn by hand with linen thread.

This journal stands 6.5" tall and measures 5.25" across when closed. Text block is slightly smaller than cover dimensions.

Turquoise Feedsack Handbound Journal II

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:28:49 -0500

$30.00
Brightly colored, patterned feedsack cloth enticed homemakers of the 1920s-1950s to consume one brand over another. This clever marketing strategy capitalized on the industriousness of U.S. homemakers, who reused the fabric to make clothes and other items for their households.

In similar fashion, an authentic feedsack has been laundered and backed with acid-free paper to create nonporous bookcloth. It covers this 128-page handbound journal.

Sheets of pale green-blue Hahnemuhle Ingres text paper are cut by hand with a paper knife to simulate the paper's natural mouldmade deckled edges. This acid-free paper accepts writing, printmaking, charcoal, and pastels.

This journal is bound with turquoise waxed linen thread. Covers are cut from sturdy, acid-free bookbinder's board. A pale turquoise ribbon is secured inside the book's spine for use as a bookmark.

This journal stands 6.5" tall and measures 5.25" across when closed. Text block is slightly smaller than cover dimensions.

Handbound Feedsack Journal in Orange

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:33:15 -0500

$30.00
Feedsack cloth features bold and vibrant colors that can't be replicated by contemporary fabric. This bright orange cloth with sharp blue accents is no exception.

An authentic feedsack has been laundered and backed with acid-free paper to create bookcloth. A complementary orange waxed linen thread binds the journal.

Sheets of acid-free Hahnemuhle Ingres text paper are cut by hand to simulate the paper's natural mouldmade deckled edges. This clean white paper accepts writing, printmaking, charcoal, and pastels.

This journal stands 6.5" tall and measures 5.25" across when closed. Text block is slightly smaller than cover dimensions.

Vintage Feedsack Handbound Journal

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:31:11 -0500

$30.00
The vibrancy and depth of colors in vintage feedsack cloth can't be matched by contemporary quilting fabrics. I particularly love the colors in the authentic feedsack used to cover this journal! Lime green, plum, red, and a dusky blue complement each other in charming fashion.

This 128-page handbound journal features acid-free Hahnemuhle Ingres paper. Pages are torn by hand with a paper knife to simulate the paper's natural mouldmade deckled edges. This paper accepts your thoughts in the forms of writing, printmaking, pastels, and charcoal.

An authentic feedsack has been laundered and backed by acid-free paper to create bookcloth. Covers are cut from a sturdy, acid-free bookbinder's board. Journal is bound with dusky blue waxed linen thread. A red ribbon is secured inside the book's spine for use as a bookmark.

This journal stands 6.5" in height and measures 5.25" across when closed. Text block is slightly smaller than cover dimensions.

Happy Housewives Handbound Journal

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:35:18 -0500

$30.00
If you can manage a household, rear children, cook, clean, and find time to keep a diary, this journal is for you!

This 128-page handbound journal features acid-free Hahnemuhle Ingres text paper. Sheets of paper are cut by hand with a paper knife to simulate its natural mouldmade deckled edges. Off-white with blue flecks, this paper accepts your thoughts in the forms of writing, printmaking, pastels, and charcoal.

Bookcloth is made by backing fabric with acid-free paper. Covers are cut from sturdy, acid-free bookbinder's board. This journal is bound with a muted green waxed linen thread. A ribbon is secured inside the book's spine for use as a bookmark.

This journal stands 6.5" tall and measures 5.25" across when closed. Text block is slightly smaller than cover dimensions.

Lazy Daisy Handbound Journal I

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 15:35:18 -0500

$30.00
A vintage reproduction fabric adorns this 128-page handbound journal. Its simplicity harkens back to a time when we took time to write our thoughts down in personal diaries and letters.

Pages of acid-free Hahnemuhle Ingres text paper are cut by hand with a paper knife to simulate the paper's natural mouldmade deckled edges. This paper accepts your personal thoughts, printmaking, pastels, and charcoal.

Bookcloth is made by backing fabric with acid-free paper. The same print is used on both the exterior and interior covers. Covers are cut from acid-free Davey board. Journal is bound with blue waxed linen thread. It includes a ribbon bookmark that is secured inside the book's spine.

This handbound journal stands 6.5" tall and measures 5.25" across when closed. Text block is slightly smaller than cover dimensions.

Faux Marble Journal

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:25:01 -0500

$30.00
Marbled end papers were traditionally used to line the inside covers of handbound books. This journal showcases a marbled pattern printed on fabric on both the outside and inside covers.

This 128-page journal features Hahnemuhle Ingres paper, which is suitable for writing, pastels, charcoal, and printmaking. Each page is torn by hand so as to simulate the paper's natural deckled edges.

Acid-free Davey board is covered in bookcloth made by backing fabric with acid-free mulberry paper.

Please note that there are two of these; indicate preference in your notes to the seller. One journal is bound with muted green waxed linen thread and its text pages are white. The other is bound with pine green waxed linen thread and its pages are an earthy tan.

Chalk Marks Handbound Photo Album

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:25:00 -0500

$42.00
This 36-page photograph album would be perfect for a teacher or to preserve your child's school pictures. The fabric covering this album makes me think of a classroom blackboard.

The album's acid-free cover weight pages are the same color as the chalk marks. Foredges retain their natural mouldmade deckled edges. Bookcloth is made by backing fabric with acid-free mulberry paper. Covers are cut from acid-free Davey board. Album is bound with off-white waxed linen thread.

This album handily accomodates two 4" x 6" per page. Of the two available, one stands 10" tall, is 7.75" across when closed, and has a 1 3/16" spine width. The second stands 9.5" tall, is 7.5" across, and has a 1.25" spine width. Please indicate your preference in your message to the seller. Spacers are included in the textblock so that covers will remain flat once the album is filled. Album pages are slightly smaller than cover dimensions.

Playful Pastel Posies Handbound Journal

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:49:56 -0500

$30.00
This 128-page handbound journal is covered with a reproduction print that would be perfect for recording growth in the garden or nursery.

Buttery yellow, acid-free sheets of Hahnemuhle Ingres text paper are torn by hand with a paper knife to simulate the paper's natural mouldmade deckled edges. This paper accepts writing, printmaking, charcoal, and pastels.

Bookcloth is made by backing fabric with acid-free paper to create a nonporous surface. Covers are cut from sturdy, acid-free bookbinder's board. Journal is bound with soft blue waxed linen thread. A ribbon is secured inside the book's spine for use as a bookmark.

This journal stands 6.5" tall and measures 5.25" across when closed. Text block is slightly smaller than cover dimensions.

Faux Marble Sketchbook

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:49:55 -0500

$38.00
Marbled papers have traditionally been used as end pages in handbound books. Similar to my journals with the same name, the cover of this 128-page sketchbook is "marbled" in hues of brown and gray.

This sketchbook is covered with bookcloth that is made by lining fabric with acid-free mulberry paper. Bookcloth is pasted to acid-free Davey boards.

Pages of this sketchbook are torn from sheets of creamy off-white Hahnemuhle Ingres paper. This paper accepts writing, charcoal, printmaking, and pastels.

This tall handbound journal or sketchbook measures 9.75" in height, 6.5" across when closed, and features a .75" width spine. Text block is slightly smaller than cover dimensions.

Fields of Flowers Feedsack Journal

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:18:18 -0500

$30.00
U.S. homemakers of the 1920s-1950s industriously re-used the fabric that food items were packaged in. Food manufacturers capitalized on this practice by using ever more attractive patterned cloth. This journal is covered with an authentic feedsack that has been laundered and made into bookcloth.

This 128-page journal features acid-free Hahnemuhle Ingres text paper. Pages are cut by hand with a paper knife to simulate the paper's natural mouldmade deckled edges. This paper accepts your thoughts in the forms of writing, printmaking, charcoal, and pastels.

This journal is bound with lime-yellow waxed linen thread. Covers are cut from sturdy, acid-free bookbinder's board. A muted green grosgrain ribbon is secured inside the book's spine for use as a bookmark.

This journal stands 6.5" tall and measures 5.25" across when closed. Text block is slightly smaller than cover dimensions.

Handbound Feedsack Journal in Black, Grey, Red, and Green

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:07:12 -0500

$30.00
This 128-page handbound journal features repurposed feedsack cloth. Feedsack cloth has a long history of reuse. Industrious homemakers of the 1920s-1950s bought their staples in this cloth, which they then used in their sewing projects. Depending on how fanciful the pattern, it may have been used to back a quilt or made into clothing.

Sheets of acid-free Hahnemuhle Ingres text paper are cut by hand to simulate the paper's natural mouldmade deckled edges (see thumbnail photos). This soft grey paper accepts writing, printmaking, charcoal, and pastels.

Bookcloth is made by laundering an authentic feedsack and backing it with acid-free paper. Covers are cut from a sturdy, acid-free bookbinder's board. Journal is bound with grey waxed linen thread.

This journal stands 6.5" tall and measures 5.25" across when closed. Text block is slightly smaller than cover dimensions.

Nostalgic Childhood Handbound Journal

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:12:24 -0500

$30.00
This 128-page journal features a vintage reproduction fabric depicting childhood play.

Pages are cut by hand from sheets of Fabriano Ingres text paper. This acid-free paper is perfect for journal writing.

Bookcloth is made by backing fabric with acid-free paper. Covers are cut from acid-free Davey board. Journal is bound with brown waxed linen thread. All color selections thoughtfully complement one another.

This journal stands 7" tall, measures 5.25" across when closed, and features a .75" spine width. Text block is slightly smaller than cover dimensions.