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More bookbinding

16 April, 2012 Posted in Uncategorized2 Comments

It is easier after you’ve made a few books. I haven’t kept count but it’s more than fifty so far. This time around I’m taking short cuts. The project is to make draft copies – not for the demands of daily wear and tear. Also I’m not 100% keen on landing the commission of making… Continue reading More bookbinding

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DIY book binding

29 December, 201131 December, 2011 Posted in Uncategorized2 Comments

One way to bind a book so it can open flattish and look passably traditional. To start with take a stack of paper. Run it through the printer if you like printed books, or leave blank if you like books to write or draw in. Thick books are a great way to learn how to… Continue reading DIY book binding

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Book binding

25 November, 2011 Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

Ah, back to the actual physical side of making books – paper, glue, bits of cloth. Here we have my fancy bindery. The wooden book press came mostly from Hamish MacDonald’s bookbinding blog. It was my biggest woodworking project ever. Then I asked my husband how to do some modifications and he took it and… Continue reading Book binding

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Leafy hat to dye for

6 July, 2010 Posted in HomeschoolingLeave a comment

When the winter wind begins to blow my thoughts turn towards knitting hats. Socks and mittens too, but they take a little more commitment. So far this year has seen a fish/ganomy hat, a noughts and crosses/hugs and kisses cable hat and polly the possum ears hat. Next request was for a green leafy hat.… Continue reading Leafy hat to dye for

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Preparing to prepare

20 November, 200920 November, 2009 Posted in UncategorizedLeave a comment

Or the advent of Advent. Nanna has made our boys a beautiful Advent Calendar this year. There are 24 pockets waiting to be filled. Of course, Catholic mothers all over the world have been thinking of how to celebrate Advent. Maybe next year I’ll be able to contribute a daily gregorian chant antiphon, but today… Continue reading Preparing to prepare

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More of my websites

  • Brandt Family My home
  • Swell the mighty flood Gregorian chant to print

Products

  • Avavlon Prand at Etsy my husband’s drawings
  • Brandt Shop at Lulu Books for sale – self published

Roll of Blogs

  • Family in Feast and Feria
  • Greater Albion Typefounders Announcements
  • Latin Appreciation Workshop
  • Latin for everyone!
  • Swell the mighty flood Gregorian chant to print
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