Three new pamphlets are on their way! Want to know when they're available? Follow to keep up to date, you'll hear it here first! #pamphlet #bookbinding #history #reenactment

Where do you keep yours? Tell me you're an #bookbinder without telling me you're a bookbinder! I can't be the only one, right? I do most of my binding upstairs and the nearest sink is the bathroom! #artist #bookbinding

I've been busy #bookbinding behind the scenes!

A few 'new' pamphlets are on their way! Perfect for lovers of #history and #reenactors And. Well. Anyone else really. #bookbinding #reenactment #tudortuesday

Items I bought Saturday! Marbled paper & curved needles. It was the AGM for my branch of The Society of Bookbinders. Being a new member, I was excited but extremely nervous. There was also a show & tell, people selling supplies, & a quiz to round off the day! #bookbinding

How many sketchbooks did this customer commission?! They requested 2 small, and 1 A5, in my Victorian style covers with 135gsm paper. All were gifts. I've since been told that the artists are enjoying using them! Remember to get in touch if you have a commission. #bookbinding #artist #sketchbook

Swans! Who doesn't like swans? Another 1550 pamphlet in progress 😆 #tudortuesday #reenactment #tudor #bookbinding

I've been hunting down more C16th pamphlets ready for some #tudor reenactment in the summer. I came across this interesting satirical piece... #bookbinding #reenactment #livinghistory

If you've ever wondered where I do (some) of my living history events and thought 'how can I take part?', then look no further! It doesn't matter where in the UK, or the world, you are there are all sorts of people who participate. It really is the best! #reenactment #history #tudortuesday #tudor

The endpapers of a book are just as important as all the other components. And they can be the prettiest too! #bookbinding #craft

Happy New Year! What are your goals for 2026? I'm currently in the middle of a Very Important Commission 🤭 #bookbinding #artist

How has your year been? Here's a recap of my 2025 in just 12 photos. It was hard to choose just one per month! I hope you all have a Happy New Year, and thank you for your continued support. (see more in comments) #hny #bookbinding

I hope youre all having a lovely holiday time, and that you've had a chance to rest! I thought I'd pop on here to show my #bookbinding Christmas gifts I received!

This is an interesting read. I recently came across an uncut book on one of my rebinding commissions.

A gift from me to all my customers and loyal supporters. Merry Christmas and happy holidays! However you celebrate this season, may you have a good one. And here's to more bookbinding next year 🥂 #bookbinding #Christmas

Did you know that laid paper holds a secret? I was gifted some C19th documents. They're lovely & a glimpse at past lives. But hold these up to the light & more #history appears! These are some of the watermarks I came across. Read and see more in the comments below... #bookbinding

On such a dreary Winter #solstice day, I'm thinking back to the warm days of summer ☀️

I had a lovely weekend in 1869 as part of the #kentwellhall Dickensian Christmas event. I took a small #bookbinding set up with me to keep me occupied as I interacted with visitors - notebooks make good Christmas presents whatever year it is! #reenactment #livinghistory #victorian

What's your favourite design? New #notebook covers coming in 2026. I bought a selection of cardstock to make more A6 pamphlet stitched notebooks. There's so many beautiful designs I find it hard to choose a few at a time. These will keep me going for a little while! #craft #bookbinding #journal

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Ever feel like a fraud or imposter? Me too! I didn't think myself good enough/worthy to join The Society of Bookbinders despite it open to all. I met some members & saw how brilliant they are. Friendly & supportive. I felt a lot more confident & I'm excited for the future. #bookbinding

My notebook display on my stall at today's Christmas craft fair. I had a great day with lots of customers. #bookbinding #journals #craft

I have a #craft fair coming up on Saturday. So of course I'm binding a couple of #sketchbooks to add to the selection. #bookbinding

Part 2 of making a sketchbook! What do you think? Make sure to watch part 1 and look out for some new future additions in my Etsy shop. #bookbinding #sketchbook #art

The first part of making a sketchbook! In this clip I am preparing and folding the signatures. There are 8 for this #sketchbook #bookbinding #artist #artisan #smallbusiness

Friday I went to TORM & ARM for my bi-annual #historical shopping trip. I stocked up on #bookbinding goodies! Fantastic traders & high quality items. Some I bought from: Lyon Leathers, Backyard Tudors, Tillerman Beads, Quatermasterie, & Stuart Peachey. #reenactment #livinghistory #history

I love it when people purchase my products, but it makes me feel even more warm and fuzzy inside when I know they're a gift! This customer included a little note in their order 🥰 #journal #notebook #booksky #bookbinding #etsy

No...not me buying up facsimiles to rebind... 😏🤥 The joy of boredom and online shopping. #bookbinding #booksky

Pack a recent order with me! One of the vellum bound #tudor pamphlets going to its new home. Birdiesboutique23.etsy.com #bookbinding #booksky #tudorhistory #history #reenactment

Pack a recent order with me! One of the vellum bound #tudor pamphlets going to its new home. Birdiesboutique23.etsy.com #bookbinding #booksky #tudorhistory #history #reenactment

More from Bert! Always helpful if you're starting out with #bookbinding #booksky #crochet #helpful #beginner

What I got up to this weekend. I hope you all had a good weekend too 😊 #bookbinding #booksky #smallbusiness

It's been rather busy at work this week so I shall be catching up with some #bookbinding this weekend. Especially as I've got a commission of 3 sketchbooks to get on with! #smallbusiness #iwishthiswasfulltime

I can confirm that I will be attending this #craft fayre later this month. I will have a selection of blank #journals for sale. #book #booksky #Christmas

What does yours buy? #booksky #bookbinding #tudortuesday #tudor #history

Me too, Danny, me too. Feel free to watch this episode to see me being interviewed by none other than Danny Robins from #uncanny about my spooky experiences @kentwellhall.bsky.social

Happy #halloween ! #bookbinding #booksky #spooky

A new #tudor pamphlet has been added to my #etsy shop (link in bio). Another poem reprint from 1535, this time 'A complaint of them that be too soon married'. Choose with or without a vellum cover. #bookbinding #craft #booksky #books #rennaissance #reenactment #livinghistory #history #facsimile

The best Vinted purchase? I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw someone selling bundles of #bookbinding bookcloth & at good prices. I couldn't justify buying all 3, but I got the biggest quantity & one of scraps. Can't wait to try the textured ones! #craft #booksky #notebook #journal

These are a few of my favourite sounds! The joys of #bookbinding and a little bit of #asmr for you. Turn the volume up for ultimate satisfaction 😉 #notebook #journal #bookbinder #booksky #pamphlet #tudor #reenactment #livinghistory #larp #rennaissance #history

Just a 1399 unicorn watermark from a paper manufacturer from Valencia to make your day. Friends of #paperhistory know that these paper sheets of around 1400 are among the first sheets of European paper to appear on the market. European #bookhistory was a different game afterwards. #skystorians

📚 💙⏳ I'm supporting this year’s BBC Children in Need by donating a signed copy of my Tudor novel, Out of the Ashes: A Queen Jane Seymour novel to the highest bidder. 🖋️ To win, click the link and place your bid: www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta... #BBCChildrenInNeed #EmpowerThroughReading

The latest facsimile commission is on its merry way to my friend who will be participating at the #livinghistory event at Athelhampton House next week! If you're visiting, then keep your eyes peeled for the #book #bookbinding #tudor #reenactment #booksky #athelhampton #dorset

Something for #tudortuesday a little peek at my reprint of the 1535 pamphlet 'The Nutbrown Maid' currently available in my #etsy shop. #bookbinding #booksky #tudor #history #reenactment #livinghistory

A new pamphlet coming soon! Another 16th century text printed on laid paper & with two binding options: a simple pamphlet, or one with a vellum cover. Keep an eye out for updates of when these will be available. #bookbinding #booksky #tudor #tudorhistory #reenactment #livinghistory #larp #history

Take a look at one of the #medieval style longstitch journals I've recently made. Now available in my #etsy shop (link in bio). Made from leather, linen thread, and laid paper. #bookbinding #booksky #journal #notebook #reenactment #larp #history #craft

Henry VIII’s own copy of the Bishop’s Book of 1537, complete with his annotations. On display in @bodleian.ox.ac.uk Treasured exhibition. It’s fascinating to see his mind at work in this way #henryviii #treasured #tudor #tudors

These photos show some of the process of rebinding a #facsimile to give it a cover that suits the period of the original text. In this case, an early C16th copy of The Abbaye of the Holy Ghost. All part of the services I provide! #booksky #bookbinding #tudor #reenactment #livinghistory #history

A quick look at my #bookbinding set-up and 'shop' at the Haddenham event on Saturday. #booksky #livinghistory #history #craft #demonstration #stationery

I have some new items in my #etsy shop! #Medieval longstitch leather bound journals. and 'Here Begynneth ye newe Nutborune Mayd upon ye passion of cryste' (The Nutbrown Maid), a 1535 pamphlet reprint of a satirical poem. birdiesboutique23.etsy.com #bookbinding #booksky #history #livinghistory