Why I Love a Textile-Page Art Journal
I make a lot of small art. I love to look through it as a diary of memories.
The problem is that small art can become scattered among all the stuff I have or damaged or just lost. I can’t really enjoy it when it’s scattered around.
I know I want a handmade journal to hold my small art.
Lots of reasons why:
The textile page journal feels good to hold and look through
It’s not precious. It’s durable.
The pages can be taken out with damage to the journal
I can sew on the pages either with my sewing machine or by hand
I can use patterned fabric for the pages that add to the interest on the page
I can use solid colored fabric and dye them to the color I want
I can move the completed pages around to fit better with its neighbor
My work can be removed from the book by cutting the stitches or by cutting the page fabric
I can add a page where ever I want
I love the frayed edges of the pages. No hemming. Ripping is the preferred method
Two layers of pages are fine back-to-back
It can be designed to be any thickness that makes fits my vision for the art journal
Perfection is overrated in this journal. My pages with frayed edges, crooked stitches, and loose threads add charm and character.
You can learn more about my course “Tiny Stories Textile Journals.”
Do you have a favorite kind of art journal to hold your work? Please leave a comment and tell me about it.
