How to trash a journal part 2

A few images of my latest trashed beauty .... although treated terribly, no extra binding or repairs were needed ...

Time for a new journal ....

Avocado in a matchbox ....

An email from the lovely Josie Beszant with a call for "Matchbox art",  to raise funds for the Yorkshire childrens' cancer charity  Candle Lighters  .... I couldn't resist!  For more information, and a look at the other beautiful matchboxes, follow the links in:   Creative Masham

 Working in reverse: Box then book ... proved rather a challenge ...

Spinning Time Book #6

I have just spent the most delightful day at the Sunnybanks Mill's Gallery in Farsley. A thoroughly inspirational chat with the lovely gallery manager, and designer maker, Jane Kay ...  followed by a rummage in the Archive Room (Cavern), via a quick peer down a newly discovered/ uncovered well.  I am ridiculously excited .... there will be books ... lots of new books ... 

Lots of beautiful images of the Gallery and Archive room can be found here: http://www.sunnybankmills.co.uk/blog/

New books delivered November 2013 ...  and a lovely write up by Chrissie Freeth

Woven Spine ...

Naturally dyed linen threads weaved through a long stitch warp .....

Repair ...

Moth eaten cashmere cardi: kindly donated by a friend
Naturally dyed threads: created at a Claire Wellesley Smith workshop
Method for creating small handwoven patches:  Karen Barbe   

... Job done!

Adventures with Phaseolus Vulgaris ...

Jam jars full of potions and collecting bugs … I could be 7 years old again.  

Butterfly books sewn and covered with linens coloured with  black bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris ) dye … 

Adventures with Persea Americana 'Hass' ...

All these beautiful shades from avocado skins....

.. and a couple of dip dyed books ... 

... with a few juicy mould spots.

... more avocado books to follow ... soon!