Kettle Stitch vs Coptic Stitch Binding

I received quite lots of enquires asking me the different between Kettle and Coptic Stitch Binding. Many participants wanted to learn the best stitch, but for me both have special character of its own. It was like comparing 2 different skill.

Here I would like to share some infos and pictures with all of you. I hope you will find some fact useful as your guide:


KETTLE STITCH BINDING

Kettle Stitch Binding

• Kettle stitch's roots lie in Medieval times.
• According to Dictionary.com, the kettle stitch is "(in hand sewing) a knot tied in the thread that links one section to the next." Kettle stitching looks like a series of knots joined together in a row.
• It required section/signature means a combination 3-5 sheets of paper being fold in order to create one section.
• The name itself  are referring to the stitch that links one section/signature to the next (head & tail) and start at beginning of 3rd signature, continuously till the end. The term may be adaption of "catch-up stitch," or "Kettel stitch" (the stitch that forms a little chain).
• The pattern obviously different compare than Coptic Stitch and it needs cotton tape, satin ribbon or leather strap to clamped all the section together. (Please refer to pictures).
• It start from outside to begin with even number hole.
• You could let the stitch to be straight or creating the butterfly pattern by knot a few number of signature together.
• Kettle Stitch can be laying flat without risk of damaging the spine; following the opening of a book past flat 180 degree.

COPTIC STITCH BINDING

Coptic Stitch Binding

• Developed by early Christians in Egypt, the Copts, and used from as early as the 2nd century AD to the 11th. 
• The number of hole can be odd or even number and it starts from inside.
• Thread or cotton cord are used and will pass each hole twice, the chain pattern looks more obvious if you use thicker thread.
• Coptic binding are especially useful for binding many sections/ signature together. 
• The exposed spine and thread that looks like a chain is the most essential trademark of coptic binding.
• Length of time used is 3 times longer compare to Kettle stitch.
• Coptic Stitch can be laying flat without risk of damaging the spine; following the opening of a book past flat 180 degree.

Have a great weekends:)

Next week going to be last week of rest and to be treated like a princess...so better enjoy it while I can. I am kind of pretty occupied with meeting, workshop and teaching for the next following week, but I learn to take it easy this time.

I had a never ending projects one to another before, but it was stated that I must take a break because of my circumstances. God knows how I am overly worried when I am laying down dealing with pain, but somehow schedules and programs fall in place accordingly.

I understand now world still revolves with or without me. Of course it will not run as smooth without a support from family, friend and people around me. For this I feel so grateful having a shoulder to cry on:) You know whoever you are... I am so blessed and this sudden surgery was such a good pause for me to reflect:)

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I apologize there are no more seat available for my Book Binding Workshop at the Lollipop House this coming 14 April.

I had planned ahead for my next workshop.
2 dates going to be:

• WORKSHOP 17: Small book binding workshop at Pandan Jaya for a small group // Tuesday 24 April. This weekday workshop just for a small group only.

• WORKSHOP 18: May Workshop going to be at Monsterkraft (beading.my) // Saturday 19 May

Book your seat now, if you interested to join any of both date above. Email your detail to littlesyam@gmail.com:

Name:
Name on certificate:
Slot:
Address:
Telephone/Mobile:
Email:
Website: (if any)

(Slot consider booked only upon payment of refundable RM50 deposit).
Maybank account Samsiah Binti Jendol /ac no: 164052355030

Have a great weekends folk:) //syam

10 books - DONE

These are 10 books I made to be sent and available at the Lollipop House after 14 April.

That was where my Workshop 16 going to be held too. 

The Lollipop House does not sell only clothes but also many other craft products designed by Chris the owner and other products from local crafters too. Check her lovely place located at Kota Damansara.

Japanese cotton, with gold detail

Fabric made from Belgium, found this in Kamdar 10 years back

Can't remember where I bought this but very retro look with random geometric pattern,
in on glance looks like Bahaus influence

The floral pattern was embossed, love this one especially

Fabric bought from Thailand last year, harden like a canvas type

I think this from Kamdar

try to master draw on stone, not so good:P

Clay cat made by Nicholas, crafter friend, I think he offer workshop too.
Check him at: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1247648638

Quote of the Day

In this life we get only those things for which we hunt, for which we strive, and for which we are willing to sacrifice ~ George Matthew Adams

Hello there:)

I received my copy of cut out magazine recently. Flipped through the pages full of graphic I read this article on "A-Z of Who's Who in Today's Visual Arts". My eyes stopped at alphabet L, mmm still digesting till now when L goes to Little Syam. Not so sure if I deserve to be at the same level as those other big names...and I am just as little as my brand name "Little Syam".  Still and still digesting...

I am beginning to regain my strength... alhamdullillah:) Here are book covers ready for 10 books to be delivered to the Lollipop House, Kota Damansara by 14 April. I do take my time to finish each of this. Looking at the fabric I used here, these are the collection randomly from everywhere; some from Thailand, local fabric shops and some from my own collection more than 10 over years.

I'll share the look of book once its done...

The feedback for the workshop 16 are quite overwhelming. Me and Chris from the Lollipop House targeted 10 participants for each slot, that is the comfortable number space could accommodate. I think the early promotion does works. I will only confirm for whoever have paid deposit.

I am in the midst of arranging and secure the new venue for workshop 17. Had few invitations to held workshop at their venue. Going to pay a visit soon, to check how the place looks like... if things went well I will have venue for my next workshop already..which I will announce soon, most probably will be held by midst of May.

Till then:) //syam

Inspiring:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fyXmp-FiPJo#!

I Can't Make You Love Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8MJio3s2wFI#!

Turn down the lights, turn down the bed

Turn down these voices inside my head

Lay down with me, tell me no lies

Just hold me close, don't patronize - don't patronize me

Cause I can't make you love me if you don't

You can't make your heart feel something it won't

Here in the dark, in these final hours

I will lay down my heart and I'll feel the power

But you won't, no you won't

'Cause I can't make you love me, if you don't

[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/b/bonnie+raitt/i+cant+make+you+love+me_20022611.html ]

I'll close my eyes, then I won't see

The love you don't feel when you're holding me

Morning will come and I'll do what's right

Just give me till then to give up this fight

And I will give up this fight

Cause I can't make you love me if you don't

You can't make your heart feel something it won't

Here in the dark, in these lonely hours

I will lay down my heart and I'll feel the power

But you won't, no you won't

'Cause I can't make you love me, if you don't