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Now that I have your attention, this is a public service announcement for DIYers who want to take a stab at book repair.

Please... PLEASE... put down the duck tape! 😥 This book isn't the first, and won't be the last - but my heart aches for this book all the same!

Stay tuned over the coming weeks to see this book's full transformation. I've got my work cut out for me!
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#book #bookbinding #bookarts #StoningtonCT #thevelvetmill #stoningtonborough #bookrepair #bookrestoration #saynotoducktape #justsayno #biblophilia #fixoldbooks #repair

Now that I have your attention, this is a public service announcement for DIYers who want to take a stab at book repair.

Please... PLEASE... put down the duck tape! 😥 This book isn't the first, and won't be the last - but my heart aches for this book all the same!

Stay tuned over the coming weeks to see this book's full transformation. I've got my work cut out for me!
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#book #bookbinding #bookarts #StoningtonCT #thevelvetmill #stoningtonborough #bookrepair #bookrestoration #saynotoducktape #justsayno #biblophilia #fixoldbooks #repair

Now that I have your attention, this is a public service announcement for DIYers who want to take a stab at book repair.

Please... PLEASE... put down the duck tape! 😥 This book isn't the first, and won't be the last - but my heart aches for this book all the same!

Stay tuned over the coming weeks to see this book's full transformation. I've got my work cut out for me!
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#book #bookbinding #bookarts #StoningtonCT #thevelvetmill #stoningtonborough #bookrepair #bookrestoration #saynotoducktape #justsayno #biblophilia #fixoldbooks #repair

Now that I have your attention, this is a public service announcement for DIYers who want to take a stab at book repair.

Please... PLEASE... put down the duck tape! 😥 This book isn't the first, and won't be the last - but my heart aches for this book all the same!

Stay tuned over the coming weeks to see this book's full transformation. I've got my work cut out for me!
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#book #bookbinding #bookarts #StoningtonCT #thevelvetmill #stoningtonborough #bookrepair #bookrestoration #saynotoducktape #justsayno #biblophilia #fixoldbooks #repair

Now that I have your attention, this is a public service announcement for DIYers who want to take a stab at book repair.

Please... PLEASE... put down the duck tape! 😥 This book isn't the first, and won't be the last - but my heart aches for this book all the same!

Stay tuned over the coming weeks to see this book's full transformation. I've got my work cut out for me!
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#book #bookbinding #bookarts #StoningtonCT #thevelvetmill #stoningtonborough #bookrepair #bookrestoration #saynotoducktape #justsayno #biblophilia #fixoldbooks #repair

Now that I have your attention, this is a public service announcement for DIYers who want to take a stab at book repair.

Please... PLEASE... put down the duck tape! 😥 This book isn't the first, and won't be the last - but my heart aches for this book all the same!

Stay tuned over the coming weeks to see this book's full transformation. I've got my work cut out for me!
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#book #bookbinding #bookarts #StoningtonCT #thevelvetmill #stoningtonborough #bookrepair #bookrestoration #saynotoducktape #justsayno #biblophilia #fixoldbooks #repair

Now that I have your attention, this is a public service announcement for DIYers who want to take a stab at book repair.

Please... PLEASE... put down the duck tape! 😥 This book isn't the first, and won't be the last - but my heart aches for this book all the same!

Stay tuned over the coming weeks to see this book's full transformation. I've got my work cut out for me!
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#book #bookbinding #bookarts #StoningtonCT #thevelvetmill #stoningtonborough #bookrepair #bookrestoration #saynotoducktape #justsayno #biblophilia #fixoldbooks #repair

Now that I have your attention, this is a public service announcement for DIYers who want to take a stab at book repair.

Please... PLEASE... put down the duck tape! 😥 This book isn't the first, and won't be the last - but my heart aches for this book all the same!

Stay tuned over the coming weeks to see this book's full transformation. I've got my work cut out for me!
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#book #bookbinding #bookarts #StoningtonCT #thevelvetmill #stoningtonborough #bookrepair #bookrestoration #saynotoducktape #justsayno #biblophilia #fixoldbooks #repair

Now that I have your attention, this is a public service announcement for DIYers who want to take a stab at book repair.

Please... PLEASE... put down the duck tape! 😥 This book isn't the first, and won't be the last - but my heart aches for this book all the same!

Stay tuned over the coming weeks to see this book's full transformation. I've got my work cut out for me!
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#book #bookbinding #bookarts #StoningtonCT #thevelvetmill #stoningtonborough #bookrepair #bookrestoration #saynotoducktape #justsayno #biblophilia #fixoldbooks #repair

Now that I have your attention, this is a public service announcement for DIYers who want to take a stab at book repair.

Please... PLEASE... put down the duck tape! 😥 This book isn't the first, and won't be the last - but my heart aches for this book all the same!

Stay tuned over the coming weeks to see this book's full transformation. I've got my work cut out for me!
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#book #bookbinding #bookarts #StoningtonCT #thevelvetmill #stoningtonborough #bookrepair #bookrestoration #saynotoducktape #justsayno #biblophilia #fixoldbooks #repair

Bookbinding classes are BACK!!! 📚💕

If you've ever wanted to try your hand at the art of bookbinding, but weren't sure where to start - my beginner's bookbinding class is for you!

Tickets available on Eventbrite!
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#bookbinding #bookarts #StoningtonCT #thevelvetmill #stoningtonborough #madebyhand #handcrafted #handmade #bookbinder #bookartist #diy #class #learn #learnbookbinding #bookbinding101 #pamphlet #pamphletstitch #education

Bookbinding classes are BACK!!! 📚💕

If you've ever wanted to try your hand at the art of bookbinding, but weren't sure where to start - my beginner's bookbinding class is for you!

Tickets available on Eventbrite!
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#bookbinding #bookarts #StoningtonCT #thevelvetmill #stoningtonborough #madebyhand #handcrafted #handmade #bookbinder #bookartist #diy #class #learn #learnbookbinding #bookbinding101 #pamphlet #pamphletstitch #education

Bookbinding classes are BACK!!! 📚💕

If you've ever wanted to try your hand at the art of bookbinding, but weren't sure where to start - my beginner's bookbinding class is for you!

Tickets available on Eventbrite!
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#bookbinding #bookarts #StoningtonCT #thevelvetmill #stoningtonborough #madebyhand #handcrafted #handmade #bookbinder #bookartist #diy #class #learn #learnbookbinding #bookbinding101 #pamphlet #pamphletstitch #education

Bookbinding classes are BACK!!! 📚💕

If you've ever wanted to try your hand at the art of bookbinding, but weren't sure where to start - my beginner's bookbinding class is for you!

Tickets available on Eventbrite!
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#bookbinding #bookarts #StoningtonCT #thevelvetmill #stoningtonborough #madebyhand #handcrafted #handmade #bookbinder #bookartist #diy #class #learn #learnbookbinding #bookbinding101 #pamphlet #pamphletstitch #education

Bookbinding classes are BACK!!! 📚💕

If you've ever wanted to try your hand at the art of bookbinding, but weren't sure where to start - my beginner's bookbinding class is for you!

Tickets available on Eventbrite!
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#bookbinding #bookarts #StoningtonCT #thevelvetmill #stoningtonborough #madebyhand #handcrafted #handmade #bookbinder #bookartist #diy #class #learn #learnbookbinding #bookbinding101 #pamphlet #pamphletstitch #education

Heads up! 🌧 Due to the rain, I am back at the mill today from 11-5. Thank you to everyone who braved the drizzle yesterday at Virtu - your support means so much!
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#headsup #thevelvetmill #StoningtonCT #letterpress #bookbinder

All set up at Virtu Art Fest in #WesterlyRI 📚 Stop by and shop some incredible artists from 10-5. Weather permitting, we will be here tomorrow as well - stay tuned!
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#thingstodori #artfestival #artfest #bookbinding

All set up at Virtu Art Fest in #WesterlyRI 📚 Stop by and shop some incredible artists from 10-5. Weather permitting, we will be here tomorrow as well - stay tuned!
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#thingstodori #artfestival #artfest #bookbinding

This darling little book of pressed flowers from Jerusalem was such a treat to restore!

Gorgeous wood covers - beautiful endpapers - and REAL pressed flowers!? What's not to love!

Heads up - Virtu Art Festival is THIS WEEKEND in #WesterlyRI. That means the studio at @the_velvetmill will be open Thursday and Friday 12-5 ONLY! Then, come find me near the 🦆 duck pond at Wilcox Park all weekend!
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#pressedflowers #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts

This darling little book of pressed flowers from Jerusalem was such a treat to restore!

Gorgeous wood covers - beautiful endpapers - and REAL pressed flowers!? What's not to love!

Heads up - Virtu Art Festival is THIS WEEKEND in #WesterlyRI. That means the studio at @the_velvetmill will be open Thursday and Friday 12-5 ONLY! Then, come find me near the 🦆 duck pond at Wilcox Park all weekend!
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#pressedflowers #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts

This darling little book of pressed flowers from Jerusalem was such a treat to restore!

Gorgeous wood covers - beautiful endpapers - and REAL pressed flowers!? What's not to love!

Heads up - Virtu Art Festival is THIS WEEKEND in #WesterlyRI. That means the studio at @the_velvetmill will be open Thursday and Friday 12-5 ONLY! Then, come find me near the 🦆 duck pond at Wilcox Park all weekend!
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#pressedflowers #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts

This darling little book of pressed flowers from Jerusalem was such a treat to restore!

Gorgeous wood covers - beautiful endpapers - and REAL pressed flowers!? What's not to love!

Heads up - Virtu Art Festival is THIS WEEKEND in #WesterlyRI. That means the studio at @the_velvetmill will be open Thursday and Friday 12-5 ONLY! Then, come find me near the 🦆 duck pond at Wilcox Park all weekend!
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#pressedflowers #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts

This darling little book of pressed flowers from Jerusalem was such a treat to restore!

Gorgeous wood covers - beautiful endpapers - and REAL pressed flowers!? What's not to love!

Heads up - Virtu Art Festival is THIS WEEKEND in #WesterlyRI. That means the studio at @the_velvetmill will be open Thursday and Friday 12-5 ONLY! Then, come find me near the 🦆 duck pond at Wilcox Park all weekend!
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#pressedflowers #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts

This darling little book of pressed flowers from Jerusalem was such a treat to restore!

Gorgeous wood covers - beautiful endpapers - and REAL pressed flowers!? What's not to love!

Heads up - Virtu Art Festival is THIS WEEKEND in #WesterlyRI. That means the studio at @the_velvetmill will be open Thursday and Friday 12-5 ONLY! Then, come find me near the 🦆 duck pond at Wilcox Park all weekend!
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#pressedflowers #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts

This darling little book of pressed flowers from Jerusalem was such a treat to restore!

Gorgeous wood covers - beautiful endpapers - and REAL pressed flowers!? What's not to love!

Heads up - Virtu Art Festival is THIS WEEKEND in #WesterlyRI. That means the studio at @the_velvetmill will be open Thursday and Friday 12-5 ONLY! Then, come find me near the 🦆 duck pond at Wilcox Park all weekend!
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#pressedflowers #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts

This darling little book of pressed flowers from Jerusalem was such a treat to restore!

Gorgeous wood covers - beautiful endpapers - and REAL pressed flowers!? What's not to love!

Heads up - Virtu Art Festival is THIS WEEKEND in #WesterlyRI. That means the studio at @the_velvetmill will be open Thursday and Friday 12-5 ONLY! Then, come find me near the 🦆 duck pond at Wilcox Park all weekend!
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#pressedflowers #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts

This darling little book of pressed flowers from Jerusalem was such a treat to restore!

Gorgeous wood covers - beautiful endpapers - and REAL pressed flowers!? What's not to love!

Heads up - Virtu Art Festival is THIS WEEKEND in #WesterlyRI. That means the studio at @the_velvetmill will be open Thursday and Friday 12-5 ONLY! Then, come find me near the 🦆 duck pond at Wilcox Park all weekend!
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#pressedflowers #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts

This darling little book of pressed flowers from Jerusalem was such a treat to restore!

Gorgeous wood covers - beautiful endpapers - and REAL pressed flowers!? What's not to love!

Heads up - Virtu Art Festival is THIS WEEKEND in #WesterlyRI. That means the studio at @the_velvetmill will be open Thursday and Friday 12-5 ONLY! Then, come find me near the 🦆 duck pond at Wilcox Park all weekend!
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#pressedflowers #bookrepair #bookbinding #bookarts

Feeling blue? 🔵 Here's a recent shot from the studio where I was color-matching with a previous print run.

The studio is open 9-5 today (Saturday), and 11-5 tomorrow. Stop by and say hello! 👋
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#blues #letterpress #printmaking #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

Another day, another family Bible saved! This one was in rough shape - broken hinges, duct tape, and a very thirsty leather cover.

Swipe through to see the transformation of this heirloom piece!
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#bookbinder #bookrestoration #bookrepair #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

Another day, another family Bible saved! This one was in rough shape - broken hinges, duct tape, and a very thirsty leather cover.

Swipe through to see the transformation of this heirloom piece!
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#bookbinder #bookrestoration #bookrepair #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

Another day, another family Bible saved! This one was in rough shape - broken hinges, duct tape, and a very thirsty leather cover.

Swipe through to see the transformation of this heirloom piece!
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#bookbinder #bookrestoration #bookrepair #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

Another day, another family Bible saved! This one was in rough shape - broken hinges, duct tape, and a very thirsty leather cover.

Swipe through to see the transformation of this heirloom piece!
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#bookbinder #bookrestoration #bookrepair #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

Another day, another family Bible saved! This one was in rough shape - broken hinges, duct tape, and a very thirsty leather cover.

Swipe through to see the transformation of this heirloom piece!
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#bookbinder #bookrestoration #bookrepair #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

Another day, another family Bible saved! This one was in rough shape - broken hinges, duct tape, and a very thirsty leather cover.

Swipe through to see the transformation of this heirloom piece!
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#bookbinder #bookrestoration #bookrepair #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

Another day, another family Bible saved! This one was in rough shape - broken hinges, duct tape, and a very thirsty leather cover.

Swipe through to see the transformation of this heirloom piece!
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#bookbinder #bookrestoration #bookrepair #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

Another day, another family Bible saved! This one was in rough shape - broken hinges, duct tape, and a very thirsty leather cover.

Swipe through to see the transformation of this heirloom piece!
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#bookbinder #bookrestoration #bookrepair #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

Another day, another family Bible saved! This one was in rough shape - broken hinges, duct tape, and a very thirsty leather cover.

Swipe through to see the transformation of this heirloom piece!
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#bookbinder #bookrestoration #bookrepair #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

Another day, another family Bible saved! This one was in rough shape - broken hinges, duct tape, and a very thirsty leather cover.

Swipe through to see the transformation of this heirloom piece!
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#bookbinder #bookrestoration #bookrepair #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

Show season has begun! This is a friendly reminder to check my social media often for updates about where I'll be, and when the studio will be closed.

This beauty featuring abalone shell crescent moons is now available in the shop - I adore the way the light catches on the beads!

Studio open Thurs/Fri 12-5, CLOSED Saturday while I vend at the @pattagansettartcenter Bloom fair, and then OPEN Sunday 11-5.
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#bookbinder #celestial #handmade #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

Show season has begun! This is a friendly reminder to check my social media often for updates about where I'll be, and when the studio will be closed.

This beauty featuring abalone shell crescent moons is now available in the shop - I adore the way the light catches on the beads!

Studio open Thurs/Fri 12-5, CLOSED Saturday while I vend at the @pattagansettartcenter Bloom fair, and then OPEN Sunday 11-5.
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#bookbinder #celestial #handmade #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

Show season has begun! This is a friendly reminder to check my social media often for updates about where I'll be, and when the studio will be closed.

This beauty featuring abalone shell crescent moons is now available in the shop - I adore the way the light catches on the beads!

Studio open Thurs/Fri 12-5, CLOSED Saturday while I vend at the @pattagansettartcenter Bloom fair, and then OPEN Sunday 11-5.
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#bookbinder #celestial #handmade #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

This Bible's unique finish posed a bit of a challenge, but I am happy with the results! Missing pieces and broken hinges were mended, and the binding was reinforced.

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#bookrestoration #bookrepair #bookarts #TheVelvetMill ##StoningtonCT

This Bible's unique finish posed a bit of a challenge, but I am happy with the results! Missing pieces and broken hinges were mended, and the binding was reinforced.

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#bookrestoration #bookrepair #bookarts #TheVelvetMill ##StoningtonCT

This Bible's unique finish posed a bit of a challenge, but I am happy with the results! Missing pieces and broken hinges were mended, and the binding was reinforced.

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#bookrestoration #bookrepair #bookarts #TheVelvetMill ##StoningtonCT

This Bible's unique finish posed a bit of a challenge, but I am happy with the results! Missing pieces and broken hinges were mended, and the binding was reinforced.

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#bookrestoration #bookrepair #bookarts #TheVelvetMill ##StoningtonCT

This Bible's unique finish posed a bit of a challenge, but I am happy with the results! Missing pieces and broken hinges were mended, and the binding was reinforced.

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#bookrestoration #bookrepair #bookarts #TheVelvetMill ##StoningtonCT

This Bible's unique finish posed a bit of a challenge, but I am happy with the results! Missing pieces and broken hinges were mended, and the binding was reinforced.

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#bookrestoration #bookrepair #bookarts #TheVelvetMill ##StoningtonCT

This Bible's unique finish posed a bit of a challenge, but I am happy with the results! Missing pieces and broken hinges were mended, and the binding was reinforced.

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#bookrestoration #bookrepair #bookarts #TheVelvetMill ##StoningtonCT

This Bible's unique finish posed a bit of a challenge, but I am happy with the results! Missing pieces and broken hinges were mended, and the binding was reinforced.

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#bookrestoration #bookrepair #bookarts #TheVelvetMill ##StoningtonCT

This Bible's unique finish posed a bit of a challenge, but I am happy with the results! Missing pieces and broken hinges were mended, and the binding was reinforced.

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#bookrestoration #bookrepair #bookarts #TheVelvetMill ##StoningtonCT

A friendly reminder that the studio will be CLOSED today, but open normal hours this coming week! Stop by Thursday/Friday 12-5, Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 11-5.

Thanks for your continued support!
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#bookbinder #goldtooling #bookarts #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

✨️SOLD✨️ This recent bind featured a hand-collaged cover. I'm really enjoying the process of making these unique binds!

Reminder - the studio is going to be CLOSED on Sunday 4/26. Normal hours next week though - Thurs/Fri 12-5, Sat 9-5 and Sun 11-5.
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#bookbinder #collage #bookarts #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

✨️SOLD✨️ This recent bind featured a hand-collaged cover. I'm really enjoying the process of making these unique binds!

Reminder - the studio is going to be CLOSED on Sunday 4/26. Normal hours next week though - Thurs/Fri 12-5, Sat 9-5 and Sun 11-5.
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#bookbinder #collage #bookarts #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

✨️SOLD✨️ This recent bind featured a hand-collaged cover. I'm really enjoying the process of making these unique binds!

Reminder - the studio is going to be CLOSED on Sunday 4/26. Normal hours next week though - Thurs/Fri 12-5, Sat 9-5 and Sun 11-5.
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#bookbinder #collage #bookarts #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

✨️SOLD✨️ This recent bind featured a hand-collaged cover. I'm really enjoying the process of making these unique binds!

Reminder - the studio is going to be CLOSED on Sunday 4/26. Normal hours next week though - Thurs/Fri 12-5, Sat 9-5 and Sun 11-5.
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#bookbinder #collage #bookarts #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

✨️SOLD✨️ This recent bind featured a hand-collaged cover. I'm really enjoying the process of making these unique binds!

Reminder - the studio is going to be CLOSED on Sunday 4/26. Normal hours next week though - Thurs/Fri 12-5, Sat 9-5 and Sun 11-5.
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#bookbinder #collage #bookarts #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

✨️SOLD✨️ This recent bind featured a hand-collaged cover. I'm really enjoying the process of making these unique binds!

Reminder - the studio is going to be CLOSED on Sunday 4/26. Normal hours next week though - Thurs/Fri 12-5, Sat 9-5 and Sun 11-5.
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#bookbinder #collage #bookarts #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT

Heads up! Altered studio schedule this week...

Open Thursday 12-2, Friday 12-5, and Saturday 9-5 only! Sunday CLOSED this week.

Email inbox always open! 📚✉️📨
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#letterpress #bookbinder #TheVelvetMill #StoningtonCT