You might have noticed that I’m a huge fan of Keith Smith’s decorative bindings. Here are two more I tried recently as part of my 50 Book Project. Both are small pocket sized books 3.5″ x 5″ with leather covers and wrappers, and handmade paper signatures.
The first is a Barber Pole pattern with four signatures and two different colored threads. 
And the second is a binding called Soft K’s:
To check out all the other books in the 50 Book Project, please click here.
I love these bindings! Where do you find leather for your books?
I buy my leather from Hollanders and here’s the link to the particular type I buy (there are lots to choose from):
http://www.hollanders.com/index.php/rustic-calf-walnut.html
I like a thicker leather for my covers so they’re durable. I find that the leather you can buy at Michaels/Hobby Lobby etc is just too thin. But that’s my preference.
Thanks, Ali.