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

A few pics of the event I did at Arkenstall Village Centre in Haddenham, Cambs. on Saturday 11th. A friend organised this fundraiser, & it was so much fun. Lots of lovely visitors to talk to, & I was able to make progress on some projects. #18thcentury #bookbinding #livinghistory #history #booksky

Made my 1st history pamphlet! It's a reprint of a 1535 text & soon available on my Etsy shop. Printed on 100gsm laid paper, sewn with waxed linen thread & slighter smaller than A6. Perfect for #reenactment or anyone who is a connoisseur of #history #booksky #bookbinding #tudor #livinghistory

A new #bookbinding finishing tool arrived just the other day. Isn't she pretty?! #decorative

A special #book for the person who gifted me items made by their sister & gold foil from their father. I used some to create a keepsake to treasure. As an artist themselves, a sketchbook seemed fitting. I tried new techniques with this: foiling, coptic binding & adding ribbon. #bookbinding #craft

Some friends and I will be participating at this event this Saturday! I will be an 18th century bookbinder for this one, with many projects on the go, and selling my wares too. #bookbinding #reenactment #Cambridgeshire

Sunday was very exciting. I won on ebay, for a good price, a huge bundle of #bookbinding things from someone who's late-wife used to bind. There's lots of tools/stamps; a few other binding bits; a tonne of leather (alas most too thick); and, not pictured, a Dryad guillotine. #haul #bookbindingtools

A lovely little project is on the cards for this weekend. #bookbinding #booksky #memories #heirloom #craft #gift

Oh my, I've reached 100 followers, thank you! It's much appreciated 😊 I am on other socials too, if you want to follow those. Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Just look for @birdiesbindings #bookbinding #booksky #craft #journal #demonstrations #livinghistory #artist #socials

The first of Bert's Top Tips! #bookbinding #howto #toptips #booksky #jellycat

Coincidentally I have a facsimile copy of this book yet to be re-bound 🙂 #tudorhistory #bookbinding #tudor

It's day 2 of Michaelmas at #kentwellhall join me as I make a longstitch leather #journal and enjoy some surrounding scenery. #bookbinding #craft #artist #booksky #tudor #tudorhistory #medieval #history #livinghistory #reenactment

Acompany me in 1536 whilst I progress with a #bookbinding project during day 1 of Michaelmas at #kentwellhall #tudor #livinghistory #reenactment #craft #artist #tudortuesday #tudorhistory #history #booksky

I had an excellent weekend @kentwellhall.bsky.social lots of books made, commissions started, and progress made on another for the mistress of the house. And my fellow crafters were a joy to be around as always. #bookbinding #craft #tudor #reenactment #livinghistory #history

After the week I've had at work, I'm looking forward to spending 2 tranquil days #bookbinding in the C16th. My last #tudor event of the year @kentwellhall.bsky.social ! Do come and visit! #booksky #craft #reenactment #michaelmas #Suffolk #daysoutinsuffolk #autumn

I mean business 😎 #bookbinding #booksky #business #smallbusiness #craft #handmade

If you're a fan of the UK based only shop 'Not On Amazon' then my notebooks can be found and bought from there too! It's a marketplace for craftspeople who receive 100% of the sale price. www.notonamazon.org/vendor/birdi... #bookbinding #booksky #notebooks #journals #smallbusiness

Such a fascinating book. This article is well worth a read. #booksky #bookhistory

Beautiful! I'd love to bind a cover like this, but have no skill or patience with embroidery 😆