The French Link Stitch Journal is a gorgeous handmade book wrapped in authentic book cloth. The stitched spine only looks complicated. Our step-by-step instructions make it totally do-able. Impress your friends and family with your amazing book making skills!
FRENCH LINK STITCH JOURNAL
The Retreat workshop kit features a black book cloth cover and a dozen gorgeous Club Scrap papers for the inside pages.
Ivory twill and black waxed linen thread provide contrast so the unique french link stitch on the spine really pops.
Trimming twelve 12x12 papers according to the instructions creates inside pages as well as nesting mats for your photos without wasting a shred of paper.
This project was perfect for documenting our zip lining adventure in Mexico!
Left over cutaparts embellish the inside pages and provide space for journaling.
A Sea Breeze You Are Here woodcut decorates the cover.
FRENCH LINK STITCH JOURNAL COMPONENTS
Want to design your own journal? A components kit is available in two varieties: Black twill with ivory thread or ivory twill with black thread.
Since the book is created from twelve 12x12 papers, transform any of our page kits into a beautiful album--just add two sheets of book cloth in a coordinating color! Check out the four beautiful book cloth sets available. The 8.5x11" sheets are perfect for the 5x7" French Link Stitch Journals and other fun projects. Adhesive will not seep through the non-aqueous coating on the linen, and it wraps around book board like a dream!
Steamworks French Link Stitch Album (Black Twill/Ivory Thread)
Tricia paired the "black twill" components with a Steamworks Page kit to create this gorgeous journal for her river cruise photos.
Decorate the journal with photo mats, cutaparts and other embellishments from your page kit.
Want to see more? See two additional journals made from page kits plus components on my personal blog.
Happy creating!
