HANDCRAFTED
Books
By Sue Day
Beautiful, yet practical books. Handcrafted in Cambridge.
Concertina
photo Album
“Beautifully made and a wonderful way to send some photos to grandparents we haven't seen all year.”
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Book size: 18.5 x 13.5cm.
Fits up to 12 photographs measuring 10x15cm or 13x18cm.
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Book Board, black card 270gsm, covered in various different papers and fabrics and tied with a grosgrain ribbon.
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concertina
watercolour sketchbook
“As an artist I am always looking for beautiful sketch books, and with Sue Day’s shop, I found one! The concertina sketchbook is just so much fun to use, and beautifully made. It’s absolutely perfect. And I’ve just bought another one!!”
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A7.
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12 panels of 300gsm NOT cold-pressed watercolour paper. Covered with various different papers and fabrics. Tied with a faux suede cord.
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“My second purchase from Sue. Bought for a friends birthday, this custom watercolour painting book was so beautiful. My friend described it as…’lush’ and ‘delicious! That’s probably all you need to know. Highly recommend.”
coptic stitch
watercolour sketchbook
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A5.
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Watercolour paper. Covered in various different handmade papers & fabrics. Recycled paper (folio spines & end papers) Linen thread, book board & starch paste.
Coptic binding is an ancient method of exposed binding. Simple, yet striking, with visible stitching. Not only does the exposed spine give it a beautiful finish, but this binding style allows the book to lay completely flat when open, making it ideal for artists.
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Online: Folksy
In person: See upcoming events below.
cork
Journal
“This is my fourth journal I’ve bought from Sue and I can’t get enough of them! (Yes, they’ve all been for me.) They’re such great quality and lovingly packaged as well. I just love these journals so much :D”
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A5, A6 & Mini.
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Vegan and eco-friendly Portuguese cork.
Good quality pale ivory 120gsm recycled paper.
Tied with faux suede cord.
Backing 65% cotton & 35% recycled polyester.
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Instore: Cambridge Contemporary Crafts. (Not ‘Mini’ size.)
In person: See upcoming events below.
coptic stitch
Journal
“Fabulous quality book, beautifully made and exceeded my expectations. Fabulous customer service, will definitely buy from this seller again!”
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A5, A6 & *Diddy.
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Blank ivory paper. Covered in various different papers & fabrics
Coptic Stitch binding is an ancient method of exposed binding. Simple, yet striking, with visible stitching. This method of binding enables the book to lay completely flat when writing or drawing.
The book is cut, folded, glued and stitched entirely by hand.
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Instore: Cambridge Contemporary Crafts.
In person: See upcoming events below.
*Diddy coptic stitch notebooks only available at craft fairs.
As well as selling online on Etsy, Folksy & Green Pebble Artisans, I also sell my work at exhibitions, events and craft fairs.
I look forward to meeting you at one of these lovely events soon!
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Marvellous Makers Market
Saturday 22nd March
10am - 4pm
Sewards End Village Hall, Saffron Walden
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Eddington Arts
Saturday 26th April
11am - 5pm
Storey’s Field Centre, Eddington, Cambridge
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Cambridge Open Studios
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th July
(Weekend 2)
Coton Village Hall, Coton, Cambridge
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Cambridge Open Studios
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th July
(Weekend 4)
Coton Village Hall, Coton, Cambridge
