Coptic Stitch

Here are some books that I made using the Coptic Stitch. According to Wikipedia, the coptic binding method was developed by early Christians in Egypt and was used from the 2nd century AD until the 11th century (see complete article here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coptic_binding )

These books are covered in book cloth that I made myself. The one on the far left is made from a vintage 1940's silk tie and the other two are a 100% cotton quilting fabric (which I think works best).

I like to use the Coptic binding because it is a quick and easy way to bind lots of pages together. It is great for making your own note books or journals. Check under THIS AND THAT for Coptic Stitch directions and other good bookbinding sites and resources.