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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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September 25, 2014
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Follow my blog for the latest news about upcoming events, images of custom handbound books, sneak peeks into my studio, and plenty of artistic inspiration.

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Today I'm 31 years old. And 37 weeks pregnant. I have a hunch that the upcoming year might be the most memorable one yet.
Today I'm 31 years old. And 37 weeks pregnant. I have a hunch that the upcoming year might be the most memorable one yet.
Remember that book I mentioned over the weekend with 2,000+ pages? Well, it's finished, and here's a sneak peek! This is just a small portion of the book, which is so long and flexible that it can twist, bend, and curl. The pages of this book are only 2 inches square, but the spine is 2 feet long! It's currently on display at @thebrentwoodlibrary through the end of August.
Remember that book I mentioned over the weekend with 2,000+ pages? Well, it's finished, and here's a sneak peek! This is just a small portion of the book, which is so long and flexible that it can twist, bend, and curl. The pages of this book are only 2 inches square, but the spine is 2 feet long! It's currently on display at @thebrentwoodlibrary through the end of August.
This morning I set up a display of my handmade books at @thebrentwoodlibrary. My work will be exhibited there through August 31 in the display cases right inside the main entrance. If you live in the area, stop by and check it out sometime this month.
This morning I set up a display of my handmade books at @thebrentwoodlibrary. My work will be exhibited there through August 31 in the display cases right inside the main entrance. If you live in the area, stop by and check it out sometime this month.
Today is your last chance to order a handmade book before I go on maternity leave and temporarily close my Etsy shop. Place your orders by midnight tonight, and use the coupon code OHBABY for 15% off your entire order. I'll be closing my shop on August 1, and I plan to reopen on November 27. . . . . . #etsyshop #etsylove #etsysuccess #smallbusiness #maternityleave #bookbinder #bookartist #nashville #eastnashville #bookarts #paperarts #handmadebook #bookbinding #ilovebooks #bookstagram #handmadeinnashville #nashvilleartist #nashvilleart #makersgonnamake #longstitch #watercolor #watercolorpainting #watercolorpaint #artistsbook
Today is your last chance to order a handmade book before I go on maternity leave and temporarily close my Etsy shop. Place your orders by midnight tonight, and use the coupon code OHBABY for 15% off your entire order. I'll be closing my shop on August 1, and I plan to reopen on November 27. . . . . . #etsyshop #etsylove #etsysuccess #smallbusiness #maternityleave #bookbinder #bookartist #nashville #eastnashville #bookarts #paperarts #handmadebook #bookbinding #ilovebooks #bookstagram #handmadeinnashville #nashvilleartist #nashvilleart #makersgonnamake #longstitch #watercolor #watercolorpainting #watercolorpaint #artistsbook
Sheets of suminagashi marbled paper in the sunshine. . . . . . #MarbledMonday #suminagashimarbling #suminagashi #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #marbledmondays #artstudio #papercraft #paperart #nashvilletn #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #bookbinding #bookartist #paperartist #nashvilleartist #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #nashvilleart #madeintennessee #inthestudio
Sheets of suminagashi marbled paper in the sunshine. . . . . . #MarbledMonday #suminagashimarbling #suminagashi #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #marbledmondays #artstudio #papercraft #paperart #nashvilletn #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #bookbinding #bookartist #paperartist #nashvilleartist #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #nashvilleart #madeintennessee #inthestudio
Work in progress: A small sampling of the 251 signatures I folded for my newest handbound book.
Work in progress: A small sampling of the 251 signatures I folded for my newest handbound book.
I'm revisiting some of the ideas from this book that I made a few years ago as I work on a new piece for an upcoming show. Stay tuned for updates as the new book comes together. I'm planning to spend most of the weekend in the studio working on it.
I'm revisiting some of the ideas from this book that I made a few years ago as I work on a new piece for an upcoming show. Stay tuned for updates as the new book comes together. I'm planning to spend most of the weekend in the studio working on it.
In preparation for my little one's arrival, I'll be temporarily closing my Etsy shop for a few months. My shop will be closed beginning on August 1, and I plan to reopen on November 27, just in time for holiday shopping. However, if you've been eyeing a particular book in my shop and just can't wait to get your hands on it, be sure to place your order by Monday, July 31. To sweeten the deal, use the code OHBABY this weekend to get 15% off your entire order in my Etsy shop. . . . . . #etsyshop #etsylove #etsysuccess #smallbusiness #maternityleave #babybump #pregnancy #bookbinder #bookartist #nashville #eastnashville #bookarts #paperarts #handmadebook #bookbinding #ilovebooks #bookstagram #handmadeinnashville #nashvilleartist #nashvilleart #makersgonnamake
In preparation for my little one's arrival, I'll be temporarily closing my Etsy shop for a few months. My shop will be closed beginning on August 1, and I plan to reopen on November 27, just in time for holiday shopping. However, if you've been eyeing a particular book in my shop and just can't wait to get your hands on it, be sure to place your order by Monday, July 31. To sweeten the deal, use the code OHBABY this weekend to get 15% off your entire order in my Etsy shop. . . . . . #etsyshop #etsylove #etsysuccess #smallbusiness #maternityleave #babybump #pregnancy #bookbinder #bookartist #nashville #eastnashville #bookarts #paperarts #handmadebook #bookbinding #ilovebooks #bookstagram #handmadeinnashville #nashvilleartist #nashvilleart #makersgonnamake
This little handbound book was shipped off to its new home this week. The covers and spine show off some of my handmade paper, and I have several other books in my Etsy shop that also feature some similar papers I made in shades of coral and yellow. . . . . . #nashville #eastnashville #bookarts #paperarts #papermaking #handmadepaper #handmadebook #bookbinder #bookbinding #copticbinding #fourneedlecoptic #ilovebooks #bookstagram #bookish #bibliophile #bookworm #booknerd #bookaddict #handmadeinnashville #tennesseecraft #nashvilleartist #nashvilleart #etsylove #makersgonnamake #sketchbook #journal #bookarts #bookartist #paperartist
This little handbound book was shipped off to its new home this week. The covers and spine show off some of my handmade paper, and I have several other books in my Etsy shop that also feature some similar papers I made in shades of coral and yellow. . . . . . #nashville #eastnashville #bookarts #paperarts #papermaking #handmadepaper #handmadebook #bookbinder #bookbinding #copticbinding #fourneedlecoptic #ilovebooks #bookstagram #bookish #bibliophile #bookworm #booknerd #bookaddict #handmadeinnashville #tennesseecraft #nashvilleartist #nashvilleart #etsylove #makersgonnamake #sketchbook #journal #bookarts #bookartist #paperartist
My huge pregnant belly is the same height as the worktable in my studio, so I keep bumping into it while I'm trying to work... Also, thanks to my husband @gonzalezreports for painting my toenails because I can't reach my feet. #eightmonthspregnant #babybump
My huge pregnant belly is the same height as the worktable in my studio, so I keep bumping into it while I'm trying to work... Also, thanks to my husband @gonzalezreports for painting my toenails because I can't reach my feet. #eightmonthspregnant #babybump
Today I'm 31 years old. And 37 weeks pregnant. I have a hunch that the upcoming year might be the most memorable one yet. Remember that book I mentioned over the weekend with 2,000+ pages? Well, it's finished, and here's a sneak peek! This is just a small portion of the book, which is so long and flexible that it can twist, bend, and curl. The pages of this book are only 2 inches square, but the spine is 2 feet long! It's currently on display at @thebrentwoodlibrary through the end of August. This morning I set up a display of my handmade books at @thebrentwoodlibrary. My work will be exhibited there through August 31 in the display cases right inside the main entrance. If you live in the area, stop by and check it out sometime this month. Today is your last chance to order a handmade book before I go on maternity leave and temporarily close my Etsy shop. Place your orders by midnight tonight, and use the coupon code OHBABY for 15% off your entire order. I'll be closing my shop on August 1, and I plan to reopen on November 27. . . . . . #etsyshop #etsylove #etsysuccess #smallbusiness #maternityleave #bookbinder #bookartist #nashville #eastnashville #bookarts #paperarts #handmadebook #bookbinding #ilovebooks #bookstagram #handmadeinnashville #nashvilleartist #nashvilleart #makersgonnamake #longstitch #watercolor #watercolorpainting #watercolorpaint #artistsbook Sheets of suminagashi marbled paper in the sunshine. . . . . . #MarbledMonday #suminagashimarbling #suminagashi #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #marbledmondays #artstudio #papercraft #paperart #nashvilletn #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #bookbinding #bookartist #paperartist #nashvilleartist #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #nashvilleart #madeintennessee #inthestudio Work in progress: A small sampling of the 251 signatures I folded for my newest handbound book. I'm revisiting some of the ideas from this book that I made a few years ago as I work on a new piece for an upcoming show. Stay tuned for updates as the new book comes together. I'm planning to spend most of the weekend in the studio working on it. In preparation for my little one's arrival, I'll be temporarily closing my Etsy shop for a few months. My shop will be closed beginning on August 1, and I plan to reopen on November 27, just in time for holiday shopping. However, if you've been eyeing a particular book in my shop and just can't wait to get your hands on it, be sure to place your order by Monday, July 31. To sweeten the deal, use the code OHBABY this weekend to get 15% off your entire order in my Etsy shop. . . . . . #etsyshop #etsylove #etsysuccess #smallbusiness #maternityleave #babybump #pregnancy #bookbinder #bookartist #nashville #eastnashville #bookarts #paperarts #handmadebook #bookbinding #ilovebooks #bookstagram #handmadeinnashville #nashvilleartist #nashvilleart #makersgonnamake This little handbound book was shipped off to its new home this week. The covers and spine show off some of my handmade paper, and I have several other books in my Etsy shop that also feature some similar papers I made in shades of coral and yellow. . . . . . #nashville #eastnashville #bookarts #paperarts #papermaking #handmadepaper #handmadebook #bookbinder #bookbinding #copticbinding #fourneedlecoptic #ilovebooks #bookstagram #bookish #bibliophile #bookworm #booknerd #bookaddict #handmadeinnashville #tennesseecraft #nashvilleartist #nashvilleart #etsylove #makersgonnamake #sketchbook #journal #bookarts #bookartist #paperartist My huge pregnant belly is the same height as the worktable in my studio, so I keep bumping into it while I'm trying to work... Also, thanks to my husband @gonzalezreports for painting my toenails because I can't reach my feet. #eightmonthspregnant #babybump

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Handmade Books by Katie Gonzalez

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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