How To Make A Bookmark
by gribi on May 16, 2012
Gribook Accessories Bookmarks are adorable, aren’t they?
Those of you who have one of our bookmarks, give us a shout – how do you like them?
Today we have a treat for crafty bookworms – we’ll show you how we make our bookmarks.
What you need
You will need a simple cotton fabric – we suggest one with a colourful pattern. Depending on how thick the fabric is, you will need to decided whether you need interfacing or not. If the fabric is thick, it’ll do on it’s own. If you use a thin fabric, like we did – use the interfacing, which is a special, almost transparent fabric, that will glue to the fabric when ironed, giving it a little more rigidity.
You will also need a ruler, tailor’s chalk/soap and a sewing machine. (The pencil and the seam ripper are on the picture simply to make it look better, but they might come in handy.)
What you do
You start by cutting the fabric. Bookmarks come in various sizes – we suggest 17 x 12 cm – but you can make them however big or small you want them.
You iron the tow pieces of fabric together. This is when the interfacing melts and glues to the main fabric, giving it the extra rigidity. Then you make small “ears” for the bookmark – and it’s really up to you how you make them, loads of possibilities here, like having buttons instead, bows or not have anything at all. You fold it in half, with the interfacing on top.
Then, sewing wonders. (Make sure you sew it on the inside the first time around!)
You then reverse it, and tuck the ends in – they’re always prettier with a touch of tender loving care in the process. Before you reverse it, make sure to cut the corners slightly, so they don’t look too chunky later. Put the “ears” in and secure them with a pin.
Finally, you sew the bookmark again, along straight lines 1/2 cm from the edge. Ironing the end product is not a must, but it does make it look much neater and altogether prettier.
What you get
Here’s the ready-made bookmark!
You can find more of our bookmarks, and other bookish products on the Gribook Accessories page, on Facebook:
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Let us know if you’d like to order some bookmarks.
Don’t forget to tell us how you like them, if you have one of our bookmarks!
And let me know if you try to make your own bookmark, too!
Latest Book Purchases
by gribi on May 9, 2012
Books so make the best gifts.
My husband came back from a business trip with a few old and new books (told you he’s awesome). I’m excited about the books, so let me brag about them in today’s post.
What Are You Reading Now?
by gribi on May 2, 2012
I hope you live somewhere in the world where the weather is just as sunny and delightful, as we have it in Moldova these day. I often have the urge to grab a book and go read it outside, and I often do exactly that. This is what I’m reading on these escapades.
The Best Book I Read Last Year
by gribi on April 25, 2012
Here’s a question a friend asked me on Goodreads: what was your favourite book for the last year?
I rummaged through my collection of books read in 2011, sorted them out in good and better, and made a choice. A difficult, but somehow obvious (to me) choice.
Now I know we’re in the last week of April here, but would you rather me tell you this later, or not tell you this at all? Please forgive me and read on.
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas
by Igor Putina on April 18, 2012
I can tell when my husband is impressed by a book he’s reading. He reads excerpts to me, discusses ideas from the book at length and gets very passionate about the subject. Bonhoeffer’s biography is one such book, that made quite an impact on him. He even shared some thoughts triggered by the book here. In this blogpost, Igor’s reviewing it for us. Enjoy.
On a cold April morning in 1945 a German Pastor was lead to his execution by soldiers on orders from Hitler himself. An eyewitness later recalled the events of that morning:
Through the half open door in one room of the huts I saw Pastor Bonhoeffer, before taking off his prison grab, kneeling on the floor praying fervently to his God. I was most deeply moved by the way this lovable man prayed, so devout and so certain that God heard his prayer. At the place of execution, he again said a short prayer and then climbed the steps to the gallows, brave and composed. In the almost fifty years that I worked as a doctor, I have hardly ever seen a man die so entirely submissive to the will of God.
This German pastor was Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the subject of Eric Metaxas’ book. If you chose to read it, Bonhoeffer’s biography will take you on an inspiring journey through the life and thoughts of this remarkable man of faith.
Anonymous, by Alicia Chole
by gribi on April 11, 2012
In Moldova, we are only celebrating Easter next Sunday. Anticipating that, I would like to share about a book that would make a great Easter read.
What do I label as “great Easter read” you might ask – if a book is focused on and draws our attention towards Jesus, the reason we celebrate Easter – then it qualifies. Like I said, today I’m sharing about one such book.
Anonymous, by Alicia Britt Chole.
This book is best described by a season. In a nutshell, reading this book was like spring. Random, I know.
Free Bookworm Wallpapers
by gribi on April 4, 2012
We have freebies to share with you!
KEEP READING, KEEP ROCKING Posters.
Custom (and awesomely) made by Igor, at Hug Creative, they make great Desktop Wallpapers, iPad Wallpapers and Facebook Cover Photos. There are three colour combinations to choose from, so go on and pick you favourite!
Please feel free to download them, display them on your desktop or FB and share the reading love.
Two Words On: A Walk in the Woods
by gribi on March 28, 2012
Bill Bryson is one of the funniest writers I’ve come across. I’ve said this before, but it bears repeating.
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail, by Bill Bryson
This book prides itself in being a New York Times Bestseller. This alone is mystifying: why would people buy and read a book about hiking in such large numbers? Either hiking or the Appalachian Trail must be surprisingly popular.
In my part of the world, neither of these is true. Still, I picked it up because I’ve read two Bryson books before and I’ve grown to expect the very best (read: hilarious) from him, whatever the subject matter.
Let me tell you how A Walk in the Woods was for me, who has never heard of the Appalachian Trail before, and who doesn’t care much for hiking.
This, in two words.
