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Bookbinding blog by book artist Katie Gonzalez, of Nashville, showing handmade books in the Coptic binding, Italian Long stitch, Japanese stab binding, Secret Belgian Binding, and French Link Stitch.

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WORKSHOP GIVEAWAY! ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One lucky person will win a spot in my upcoming Suminagashi Paper Marbling workshop in Nashville, Tennessee. The workshop will be held at @watkinscollege on Saturday, April 6. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this class, you'll learn the meditative method of suminagashi marbling. This is a Japanese technique where you float ink on water and then gently guide it by blowing air across the surface, as well as embracing spontaneity while the ink moves in its own way. This is such a relaxing, creative process and you'll leave with dozens of marbled papers of your own design. No previous artmaking experience necessary! ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here's how to enter this giveaway: •Follow @linenlaidfelt. •Follow @watkinscommunityeducation. •Comment about why you'd like to take this workshop. ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For a bonus entry, leave ONE additional comment tagging some friends, to help spread the word. ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Because this in-person class will be held in Nashville, please only enter this contest if you live nearby and would be able to attend on April 6 from 10 am to 4 pm. ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A winner will be chosen randomly on Thursday at 9 pm CST. Thank you to @watkinscommunityeducation for sponsoring this giveaway, which is not associated with Instagram. ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And if you don't win, but you're still interested in learning about paper marbling, there's still time to register for the workshop! Visit my website (link in bio) for information about signing up. ✨ #suminagashi #suminagashimarbling #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #artstudio #paperart #nashville #nashvilletn #musiccity #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #nashvilleartist #nashvilleart #nashvilleevents #middletennessee #tennesseecraft #tncraft #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #watkinscollege #marblingworkshop #artworkshop #artclass #communityeducation #madeintennessee #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #livecolorfully
WORKSHOP GIVEAWAY! ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One lucky person will win a spot in my upcoming Suminagashi Paper Marbling workshop in Nashville, Tennessee. The workshop will be held at @watkinscollege on Saturday, April 6. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this class, you'll learn the meditative method of suminagashi marbling. This is a Japanese technique where you float ink on water and then gently guide it by blowing air across the surface, as well as embracing spontaneity while the ink moves in its own way. This is such a relaxing, creative process and you'll leave with dozens of marbled papers of your own design. No previous artmaking experience necessary! ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here's how to enter this giveaway: •Follow @linenlaidfelt. •Follow @watkinscommunityeducation. •Comment about why you'd like to take this workshop. ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For a bonus entry, leave ONE additional comment tagging some friends, to help spread the word. ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Because this in-person class will be held in Nashville, please only enter this contest if you live nearby and would be able to attend on April 6 from 10 am to 4 pm. ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A winner will be chosen randomly on Thursday at 9 pm CST. Thank you to @watkinscommunityeducation for sponsoring this giveaway, which is not associated with Instagram. ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And if you don't win, but you're still interested in learning about paper marbling, there's still time to register for the workshop! Visit my website (link in bio) for information about signing up. ✨ #suminagashi #suminagashimarbling #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #artstudio #paperart #nashville #nashvilletn #musiccity #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #nashvilleartist #nashvilleart #nashvilleevents #middletennessee #tennesseecraft #tncraft #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #watkinscollege #marblingworkshop #artworkshop #artclass #communityeducation #madeintennessee #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #livecolorfully
I've been having a blast teaching my Miniature Exposed-Spine Bindings class at @watkinscommunityeducation this semester. So far, students have made five variations of the longstitch binding, and tonight we're moving on to the crossed-structure binding (shown here). . . . . . #watkinscollege #watkinscommunityeducation #nashville #nashvilletn #madeintennessee #handmadeinnashville #nashvilleartist #nashvillearts #bookarts #bookartist #paperarts #handmadebook #bookbinder #bookbinding #booklover #artclass #bookbindingclass #teachingartist #communityeducation #bookspines #bookspinebeauty #exposedspinebinding #crossedstructurebinding #waxedlinenthread #cavepaper #carveouttimeforart #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #livecolorfully #indigodye
I've been having a blast teaching my Miniature Exposed-Spine Bindings class at @watkinscommunityeducation this semester. So far, students have made five variations of the longstitch binding, and tonight we're moving on to the crossed-structure binding (shown here). . . . . . #watkinscollege #watkinscommunityeducation #nashville #nashvilletn #madeintennessee #handmadeinnashville #nashvilleartist #nashvillearts #bookarts #bookartist #paperarts #handmadebook #bookbinder #bookbinding #booklover #artclass #bookbindingclass #teachingartist #communityeducation #bookspines #bookspinebeauty #exposedspinebinding #crossedstructurebinding #waxedlinenthread #cavepaper #carveouttimeforart #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #livecolorfully #indigodye
Best thing about a rainy day? Seeing this cutie in her raincoat and boots, of course!
Best thing about a rainy day? Seeing this cutie in her raincoat and boots, of course!
Happy #MarbledMonday! There's still time to sign up for the Suminagashi Paper Marbling workshop I'll be teaching on Saturday, April 6 at @watkinscommunityeducation. Visit my website (link in bio) for more information about the workshop and how to sign up. . . . . . #suminagashi #suminagashimarbling #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #marbledmondays #artstudio #papercraft #paperart #nashvilletn #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #nashvilleartist #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #watkinscollege #marblingworkshop #artworkshop #artclass #communityeducation #nashvilleart #madeintennessee #inthestudio #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #livecolorfully #wearethemakers #creativehappylife
Happy #MarbledMonday! There's still time to sign up for the Suminagashi Paper Marbling workshop I'll be teaching on Saturday, April 6 at @watkinscommunityeducation. Visit my website (link in bio) for more information about the workshop and how to sign up. . . . . . #suminagashi #suminagashimarbling #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #marbledmondays #artstudio #papercraft #paperart #nashvilletn #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #nashvilleartist #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #watkinscollege #marblingworkshop #artworkshop #artclass #communityeducation #nashvilleart #madeintennessee #inthestudio #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #livecolorfully #wearethemakers #creativehappylife
Is there anything more adorable than tiny baby toes? My daughter turns a year and a half old today, and I can hardly remember how tiny she used to be. But I'll never forget the first time I saw those itty bitty toes. A few minutes after she was born when @gonzalezreports held her for the first time, I caught my first glimpse of her tiny feet and burst into joyful tears because I was just so in awe of little Lillian Mae. Happy half birthday, Lily! 💕
Is there anything more adorable than tiny baby toes? My daughter turns a year and a half old today, and I can hardly remember how tiny she used to be. But I'll never forget the first time I saw those itty bitty toes. A few minutes after she was born when @gonzalezreports held her for the first time, I caught my first glimpse of her tiny feet and burst into joyful tears because I was just so in awe of little Lillian Mae. Happy half birthday, Lily! 💕
We’re heading to Paducah, Kentucky tomorrow for the opening reception of “Beyond A Book” at the Yeiser Art Center. I have several pieces in this gallery exhibition, and I’m looking forward to seeing how the show came together. Based on the photos @yeiserartcenter has shared so far, it looks like @sketchjournalrecord has curated an excellent collection of handmade books and I can’t wait to see them in person. . . . . . #yeiserartcenter #yacpack #bookartists #bookarts #paducahcreativecity #downtownpaducah #bookbinding #bookartist #bookstagram #bookworm #booklover #artgallery #beyondabook #paducah
We’re heading to Paducah, Kentucky tomorrow for the opening reception of “Beyond A Book” at the Yeiser Art Center. I have several pieces in this gallery exhibition, and I’m looking forward to seeing how the show came together. Based on the photos @yeiserartcenter has shared so far, it looks like @sketchjournalrecord has curated an excellent collection of handmade books and I can’t wait to see them in person. . . . . . #yeiserartcenter #yacpack #bookartists #bookarts #paducahcreativecity #downtownpaducah #bookbinding #bookartist #bookstagram #bookworm #booklover #artgallery #beyondabook #paducah
I've been on a #visiblemending kick since the start of 2019. Inspired by @miniaturerhino's book "Make + Mend" and katrinarodabaugh's book "Mending Matters," I decided to repair some well-loved jeans with #sashiko stitching. I'm almost done with them, and I'll post some pictures of the finished pants soon. But for now, here's a detail of the patch on the knee. 🧵⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Since January, I've also repaired a couple of holes my dog ripped in my favorite sweater, patched the busted elbow of my husband's flannel shirt, turned four pairs of old wide-leg jeans into skinny jeans, and finished my first full-sized quilt top. Oh, and bound a bunch of books too! Whew! 🧵⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Not only has all this stitching helped bring some old clothes back into rotation, but it's also given me a relaxing yet productive way to spend my evenings after Lily has gone to bed. And it's given @anna_mckeown_ and I a reason to bring back our craft nights again, which I'm so grateful for! 🧵⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #sashikostitching #sashikodenim #sashikomending #boro #mending #slowfashion #hitomezashi #hitomezashisashiko #embroidery #makethriftmend #mendingmatters #makeandmendbook #workinprogress #handmade #handmadeinnashville #fiberarts #carveouttimeforart #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #artistmeetsmother #mothermaker #livecolorfully #wearethemakers #creativehappylife
I've been on a #visiblemending kick since the start of 2019. Inspired by @miniaturerhino's book "Make + Mend" and katrinarodabaugh's book "Mending Matters," I decided to repair some well-loved jeans with #sashiko stitching. I'm almost done with them, and I'll post some pictures of the finished pants soon. But for now, here's a detail of the patch on the knee. 🧵⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Since January, I've also repaired a couple of holes my dog ripped in my favorite sweater, patched the busted elbow of my husband's flannel shirt, turned four pairs of old wide-leg jeans into skinny jeans, and finished my first full-sized quilt top. Oh, and bound a bunch of books too! Whew! 🧵⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Not only has all this stitching helped bring some old clothes back into rotation, but it's also given me a relaxing yet productive way to spend my evenings after Lily has gone to bed. And it's given @anna_mckeown_ and I a reason to bring back our craft nights again, which I'm so grateful for! 🧵⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #sashikostitching #sashikodenim #sashikomending #boro #mending #slowfashion #hitomezashi #hitomezashisashiko #embroidery #makethriftmend #mendingmatters #makeandmendbook #workinprogress #handmade #handmadeinnashville #fiberarts #carveouttimeforart #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #artistmeetsmother #mothermaker #livecolorfully #wearethemakers #creativehappylife
Lily and I spent the morning exploring #quiltcon2019. Swipe to see some of our favorite quilts from the exhibit! #QuiltCon @themqg #modernquiltguild #nashville #quilts #modernquilts #handmade
Lily and I spent the morning exploring #quiltcon2019. Swipe to see some of our favorite quilts from the exhibit! #QuiltCon @themqg #modernquiltguild #nashville #quilts #modernquilts #handmade
My two valentines 💕
My two valentines 💕
Tonight is the first night of my Miniature Exposed-Spine Bindings class at @watkinscommunityeducation, and these are just a few of the beautiful styles of handmade books that we’ll be making this semester.
Tonight is the first night of my Miniature Exposed-Spine Bindings class at @watkinscommunityeducation, and these are just a few of the beautiful styles of handmade books that we’ll be making this semester.
WORKSHOP GIVEAWAY! ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One lucky person will win a spot in my upcoming Suminagashi Paper Marbling workshop in Nashville, Tennessee. The workshop will be held at @watkinscollege on Saturday, April 6. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this class, you'll learn the meditative method of suminagashi marbling. This is a Japanese technique where you float ink on water and then gently guide it by blowing air across the surface, as well as embracing spontaneity while the ink moves in its own way. This is such a relaxing, creative process and you'll leave with dozens of marbled papers of your own design. No previous artmaking experience necessary! ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here's how to enter this giveaway: •Follow @linenlaidfelt. •Follow @watkinscommunityeducation. •Comment about why you'd like to take this workshop. ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For a bonus entry, leave ONE additional comment tagging some friends, to help spread the word. ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Because this in-person class will be held in Nashville, please only enter this contest if you live nearby and would be able to attend on April 6 from 10 am to 4 pm. ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A winner will be chosen randomly on Thursday at 9 pm CST. Thank you to @watkinscommunityeducation for sponsoring this giveaway, which is not associated with Instagram. ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And if you don't win, but you're still interested in learning about paper marbling, there's still time to register for the workshop! Visit my website (link in bio) for information about signing up. ✨ #suminagashi #suminagashimarbling #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #artstudio #paperart #nashville #nashvilletn #musiccity #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #nashvilleartist #nashvilleart #nashvilleevents #middletennessee #tennesseecraft #tncraft #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #watkinscollege #marblingworkshop #artworkshop #artclass #communityeducation #madeintennessee #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #livecolorfully I've been having a blast teaching my Miniature Exposed-Spine Bindings class at @watkinscommunityeducation this semester. So far, students have made five variations of the longstitch binding, and tonight we're moving on to the crossed-structure binding (shown here). . . . . . #watkinscollege #watkinscommunityeducation #nashville #nashvilletn #madeintennessee #handmadeinnashville #nashvilleartist #nashvillearts #bookarts #bookartist #paperarts #handmadebook #bookbinder #bookbinding #booklover #artclass #bookbindingclass #teachingartist #communityeducation #bookspines #bookspinebeauty #exposedspinebinding #crossedstructurebinding #waxedlinenthread #cavepaper #carveouttimeforart #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #livecolorfully #indigodye Best thing about a rainy day? Seeing this cutie in her raincoat and boots, of course! Happy #MarbledMonday! There's still time to sign up for the Suminagashi Paper Marbling workshop I'll be teaching on Saturday, April 6 at @watkinscommunityeducation. Visit my website (link in bio) for more information about the workshop and how to sign up. . . . . . #suminagashi #suminagashimarbling #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #marbledmondays #artstudio #papercraft #paperart #nashvilletn #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #nashvilleartist #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #watkinscollege #marblingworkshop #artworkshop #artclass #communityeducation #nashvilleart #madeintennessee #inthestudio #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #livecolorfully #wearethemakers #creativehappylife Is there anything more adorable than tiny baby toes? My daughter turns a year and a half old today, and I can hardly remember how tiny she used to be. But I'll never forget the first time I saw those itty bitty toes. A few minutes after she was born when @gonzalezreports held her for the first time, I caught my first glimpse of her tiny feet and burst into joyful tears because I was just so in awe of little Lillian Mae. Happy half birthday, Lily! 💕 We’re heading to Paducah, Kentucky tomorrow for the opening reception of “Beyond A Book” at the Yeiser Art Center. I have several pieces in this gallery exhibition, and I’m looking forward to seeing how the show came together. Based on the photos @yeiserartcenter has shared so far, it looks like @sketchjournalrecord has curated an excellent collection of handmade books and I can’t wait to see them in person. . . . . . #yeiserartcenter #yacpack #bookartists #bookarts #paducahcreativecity #downtownpaducah #bookbinding #bookartist #bookstagram #bookworm #booklover #artgallery #beyondabook #paducah I've been on a #visiblemending kick since the start of 2019. Inspired by @miniaturerhino's book "Make + Mend" and katrinarodabaugh's book "Mending Matters," I decided to repair some well-loved jeans with #sashiko stitching. I'm almost done with them, and I'll post some pictures of the finished pants soon. But for now, here's a detail of the patch on the knee. 🧵⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Since January, I've also repaired a couple of holes my dog ripped in my favorite sweater, patched the busted elbow of my husband's flannel shirt, turned four pairs of old wide-leg jeans into skinny jeans, and finished my first full-sized quilt top. Oh, and bound a bunch of books too! Whew! 🧵⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Not only has all this stitching helped bring some old clothes back into rotation, but it's also given me a relaxing yet productive way to spend my evenings after Lily has gone to bed. And it's given @anna_mckeown_ and I a reason to bring back our craft nights again, which I'm so grateful for! 🧵⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #sashikostitching #sashikodenim #sashikomending #boro #mending #slowfashion #hitomezashi #hitomezashisashiko #embroidery #makethriftmend #mendingmatters #makeandmendbook #workinprogress #handmade #handmadeinnashville #fiberarts #carveouttimeforart #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #artistmeetsmother #mothermaker #livecolorfully #wearethemakers #creativehappylife Lily and I spent the morning exploring #quiltcon2019. Swipe to see some of our favorite quilts from the exhibit! #QuiltCon @themqg #modernquiltguild #nashville #quilts #modernquilts #handmade My two valentines 💕 Tonight is the first night of my Miniature Exposed-Spine Bindings class at @watkinscommunityeducation, and these are just a few of the beautiful styles of handmade books that we’ll be making this semester.

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Handmade books and bookbinding classes by Nashville artist Katie Gonzalez. This website for linenlaid&felt handmade books showcases her handbound journals, sketchbooks, photo albums, wedding guest books, and baby books. Katie Gonzalez studied book arts in Cortona, Italy, teaches book binding in Nashville, and sells her work through Etsy online, at Parnassus Books in Nashville, and at regional art shows such as Porter Flea and Handmade and Bound in Nashville, Tennessee.

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