bookish lady

Every time I make a book I try to figure out a better way of doing things. Usually I’m looking for a tighter, more uniform way of sewing or gluing the spine. I’ve been researching new ways to make paperbacks, and I’m really happy with how my latest batch turned out. They […]

I’ve been meaning to post for months about this video, which depicts the beauty and power of letterpress printing like nothing else I’ve ever seen. I think the uninitiated can be mystified by the way printing geeks talk about the effect of letterpress. This video could prevent those credulous looks.
I found it in […]

I had so much fun making these that I’m rolling out 4 new designs! Each one is one-of-a-kind!

I checked out the Wikipedia entry for fleur-de-lis, and learned that some New Orleans residents have been getting tattoos of the image as a memorial for their Katrina experience. Cool idea.

Finished, in an edition of 4!

When I was in Chicago, I met Melissa from the makery, a new shop that’s opening tonight in the Highlands neighborhood in Louisville, KY. It will carry all handmade and independent designs, including some of my books and postcards! Should be cool, judging from Melissa’s own work. She’ll have a studio in […]

I’ve been working on designing something with a fleur de lis motif ever since I found this cute little pouch back in my vintage-hound days. I’m almost finished–stay tuned for details!