Trying a New Technique

I've made myself a book press to try out a new bookmaking technique. The process looks really nice and I'm happy with the results, but I miss the delicacy and intimacy that comes with a hand stitched book.

I've used a V&A carrier bag for the cover and some floral sticky back paper I found in Lidl of all places, I quite like the idea of using reclaimed materials. The cover has worked really well and the A7 size is perfect.

I have seen a video of a different bookbinding technique that I'm going to try next, lots more stitching, watch this space...