The Tab and Slot Method of Putting Together a Fabric Book 

Marion - Your book is one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. The artistry on each page takes my breath away. You’ve created an heirloom that will be treasured forever. Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us. ❤

Stunning beauty on each page!! Yes, this is an absolute heirloom to be treasured through the years. You should be very proud of your work. I am so thankful that you continue to create and craft new works all the time. You are a blessed, inspired artists with a soul that touches the whole world that discovers your channel. Every hour watching your channel is a gift!!!

What a wonderful video. It was so relaxing, I laughed at the needle stuck in the ravens head 😂I’m going to be binge watching all your other videos over the weekend. 👍🤗

That's incredible - you are truly an artist!! Your trees are so beautiful; I love the green man. Love the construction too.

Yes, it looks like your channel grew very fast. It’s lovely to watch you because your are very lovely. Your delight in doing the videos is infectious. Thank you for making this video. When I was a young teen, I got stuck in an algebra class. I failed because I couldn’t imagine those invisible numbers. I did very well with practical math which included sewing and cooking. With sewing, you need geometry. With cooking, fractions. I can also do percentages because I needed to calculate sale prices. Watching you create the soft pages, I recalled the fun of sewing geometry. I could also imagine the feel of muslin (US for UK calico). I think you must of washed it, because it looked very soft. Anyway, thanks for the how-to because I needed to see how you made your stitch book. The slot and tab method is genius, and is another thing I’ll have to research. You are a fabulous teacher. Thank you!💕

Hi Marion thanks for showing the construction of your book,it’s so clever and your instructions were very clear , I love your videos and look forward to what you’re planning to share with us next ❤

Dear Marion, it’s me Trish here.. it’s late on April 27, 2024, just a few days shy of Beltane and May Day.. I’m re-watching some of your earlier and most lovely and amazing videos, to pass the time in my evenings here, when the streaming is less than exciting and I’d rather see you and your stitching. 🧵 😅 you are so lovely and precious.. sending love!! ❤️

❤ Dear Marion, your youtube channel is so unique, peaceful and magical. I love all of your works and the amazing intricate details on it. You help me so much during a serious illness and bring so much happiness into my life. Your magical world is really valuable to me and makes life easier. I thank you so much 💐

Adding the extra fabric to two of the page sets was a brilliant innovation. My book is mostly assembled, and I won’t undo it at this point, but you’ve shown how to make the next book align better. Thanks very much!

I had a difficult time following the details because my mind was blown and my breath taken away at the stunning pages you showed us. Wow! You’re amazing in your artistry. Thanks. ❤

Your design and work are simply beautiful ❣️

What a terrific construction idea. Thank you. Also thank you for crediting your source.

I just love your little book. And I never see people do dragons or greenmen. Just wonderful sight for our eyes. How marvelous to just look and enjoy the textures of all the pages. Great work and images. Thank you so much for sharing.

Marion, I have never seen a book like this one, how it is put together. I love it. Thanks for sharing the link to make it. Love the butterfly on the front cover.

You are so talented!! Every page is so beautiful. With your instruction, you make everything look so easy to do!

Wow it is amazing! LOVE the dragon!

Amazing idea!!! Have to watch it more than twice to remember how to do it😃

This is a work form the soul. I just love it so much thanks ❤

I love the way the blackbird is singing its heart out in the background! Thank you!

That is so beautiful. Along with the lovely blackbird singing in the background, pure magic.

I get so excited when I see the notice for a new video because your excitement is infectious!! Also I am quarantined with the latest COVID bug going around the US- and I was so over the whole thing more than a year ago!!But I will be fighting fit for when you start the next book because I want to share the excitement and learn more. Your tutorials are pragmatic and clear-with the added touch of your years of experience. I’m dumbfounded that you sew linen garments- I love it !I didn’t remember that I had looked into Anne Woods 100 day challenge- I LOVE the look of her work but I just can’t replicate it- so I didn’t try the project. It is so evident ( to me) what page in your book that you started stitching what is in your heart and soul using her guidelines and inspiration! That is every teacher’s hope- to dream up the experience and see everyone take flight!! And now you will gather fledglings and on it goes!! I’ve watched UTube videos for 3 years now and have only commented one or two times- I decided that if you were brave enough to make them I could be brave enough to be one of your cheerleaders! Great fun for both of us! Can’t wait to see your creative space- already love all of the stones on the window ledge.

Thank you for being so generous with your time. I’ve been looking forward to this episode, keep up the good work.

This is by far the best i've seen. Your work is so beautiful. I need to make that dragon and the tree etc. thank you

What a beautiful book 🥰

I love this way of making a book journal!

What an art work! Beautiful an so creative! Extraordinaire! You are an inspiration. Thank you!

I enjoy being apart of Marion’s beautiful world! Thank U😊❤

This is amazing. I'm so glad I found your channel. Everything you do makes me happy Donna in Kentucky

Love watching you and I’m planning first one for my nieces little girl.

Absolutely beautiful

Thank you for such good instructions on book. I like your book the best.

Thank you for this wonderful inspiration!!!🪡

Thank you, Marion. This is great. I think I'll have a go myself. ☺

I have just found you and I am so thrilled! I think your book is absolutely beautiful. I am now going to binge watch all of your videos. You are so very talented. Thank you

Thank you Marion your tutorial is very helpful...looking forward to whatever you decide to do next...and I think your Raven flapped his wings just then....

The dragon is amazing! I’m watching from New Zealand

Thanks so much Marion, I haven’t seen this type of construction before it’s ingenious! Thanks for a sharing your lovely project. 🪡🧵

So glad I found your videos. They are lovely. You’re so talented. I’m familiar with@Ann Wood. I’ve followed her for sometime. Thank you for sharing your work. Love your garden too😊

I have only just come across you and I’m stunned ! Your book is beautiful and I am going to go back to watch all your other videos ❤😊

A very interesting way of putting a book together. Such a hand-stitched book is always unique but yours is especially beautiful Marion. Looking forward to seeing your stitching room/space. Definitely wouldn't show mine😂

😍thank you so much for your videos. I really enjoy them

How clever Marion. The tucking in is a surprise, so lovely your work. My fave is the dragon, his colors and eye are stunning👍so talented are you🤗🕊️

WOW beautiful

Great tutorial. Easy to understand. You are a born reacher!

Hi Marion, thank you for this very informative and exciting video. I loved seeing not only how you put your beautiful book together but also how you made each page from calico. I can't wait until you start the stitch along with your next book as I would love to join in. Should I make my calico book in readiness? The raven is so pretty too. You certainly keep yourself very busy. I had to laugh as in one section of your video I could hear the birds singing outside your room. At first, I thought they were at my place, so I looked out my window and I couldn't see anything then I took my laptop to the window and paused the video and realised they were coming from your video hahaha. I love everything about your videos, especially your gratitude to us all. See you on the next video 🌷

Wow, just wow, absolutely beautiful ❤

Hello 👋🏻 from Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦 Love this technique - your work is beautiful 😊

Would love to see your garden.

Your embroidery is beautiful ❤

Marion I think you are such an amazing creator. I love making things too but you inspire me to try things I never would have thought about. Thank you ever so much for sharing your world ,it is a beautiful place ❤

I'm left handed too. So it looks correct to me😊

Marion this is wonderful. You really should be giving courses. I'd come! Steph

I so much enjoy watching you❤

Beautiful ❤️

The pages are spectacular and I am amazed at the construction of your book! I’ve spent hours assembling fabric books that don’t lie flat or look as beautiful, so thank you!

Hello Marian I have just been lucky enough to find you on u tube WOW your work is incredible I am now one of your subscribers exited learn more THANKYOU ❤❤

Fascinating I’m trying thank u for all the info 😊

Your book is so beautiful

Hi Marion I’m forwarding your brilliant channel to all my crafty friends! Jen x

Marion you are a delight to watch, and that book of yours, well it's just beautiful. The raven is looking good, bit of a punk rock thing with the needle in his head lol.

After seeing this wonderful book I can’t wait to see your next one! Please let me know if this book will be going on display anywhere locally and I’ll come to see it.

Great video Thank you for sharing

That is so beautiful. So much beautiful work. Your work reminds me of Eleanor Birchell Hughes. She is a textile artist and loves a lot of these same things you are doing.

Very clever!

Brilliant. Thank you for sharing this system of putting the stitch book pages together. You made it very easy to understand.

I am so looking forward to the next book!

Thank you so much for doing a demonstration of the fabric book. I’m a visual person so it helped a lot. Everything you do is so inspiring. I can’t wait for the sew along with your new fabric book. The raven is really stunning. Did you make the whole thing if so is there a pattern for her/him?

Oh Wow...I just saw the yellow rose and the bird opposite...absolutely stunning...exquisite workmanship ❤

Omg!! That’s ingenious! You’re such a sweet sweet lady and looking forward to stitching with you. Xx

Maron, I love your videos and explanations. I would love to do a stitch along with you. You are amazing!

Oh wow, your book is so lovely and the bird singing in the background was beautiful.

What a BEAUTIFUL book!!! I am so amazed at all your images. Oh my word, what gorgeous work! Thank you for sharing.🥰

The green man is beautiful Marion

Thank you, that was helpful. I started this project in 2023, but I’m now finishing it, I have 2 pages to go, so I’ll soon be putting it together as a book. ❤

Love your videos! You keep me company while I am knitting. Your genuine kindness and giving nature really comes through in your videos. I'm hoping you're a great success.

Brilliant! Great instructions 😊

Hello Marion, Ive not tried the tab and slot method of handmade books. Good idea. Another straight forward tutorial on the method and embroidery is a very relaxing pastime and looks well presented in book form. I just need to brush up on my embroidery and find out my threads. Looking forward to what you are going to do for your new book. xx

Very clever. And Marion you explained it so well. 💖 I love the birdsong. 💖💖

Thank you for showing how to do this great journal for stitching

This is beautiful Marion. Love the way you have put it together, so I am going to do mine this way. Thank you so much for sharing.

That is a very unique way to put a fabric book together. I love it! I saved this video in my library so I could watch it again and again. Thank you for sharing. Stay safe. Hugs ❤

Love watching you put the book together! 💕

Hi Marion when I saw your stitch book oh my goodness!! How beautiful! Really amazing work, but then you showed us your raven well that was it! You are amazing with your work! Thank you so much Marion I look forward to seeing more of your work.

Very clever construction. I did one of Ann's Scrap Swops, but have not one or her 100days....your intricate designs are amazing.

Your channel just happened to come up on my YT this morning. Thank you so much for showing the book construction. I saw a finished one on another channel but had no idea on how to do it. I have made about 6 slow stitched books and have slap dashed them together. Thanks again, a new channel to watch❤

Absolutely amazing work. Bravo!

This is amazing! Love how it all comes together!!

Your book and your Raven are both AMAZING! 💖💖💖 I also love your Viking ship. New subbie 💖

Absolutely stunning. Love your work.

Hello Marion you work is amazing I so love watching all your videos Big hugs Sonya

Exquisite needlework Clever construction Thank you for sharing!!

Stunning work! Your pages are beautiful, such talent!!

Thanks!

Beautiful work !

Enjoyed seeing your lovely stitched book again and then showing how it was constructed. Your work is beautiful. I was also interested in the Norwegian long ship in your craft room. I’ve been to Norway and loved being there. Maybe when you have time you could tell us something about your long ship. Thank you Marion 😊❤️

What a stunning book and the way you've put it together looks so easy x

Great technique sharing yourvskills x

What a fabulous video, Marion!!! I actually started watching you from your craft room tour and been bouncing out of order 😂 I just love how engaging you are with us! Makes me feel like I can get out of my basement studio and join you in your gorgeous garden 💞 I know it can be a lot to keep up on comments, so just know I’m always giving likes even if I don’t have time to say hi 👋🥰 I have a few videos up but am struggling to keep consistent as my household is “mom dependent”😂 Wonderful explanation for the book construction. I found you really easy to understand the process and appreciate you showing it 💜💜xxCindy from Ohio US

Marion, i just discovered you, what a Beautiful piece of art, iám gonna look your video's , new subbie here, thx for sharing

Marion, coming out of the publishing industry and knowing how print books are assembled, I wonder if you could just leave the front and back covers unattached (stitching them separately and leaving an opening for a spine - while keeping the construction of the center pages the same slot and tab assembly. Then, when constructing the book you could attach a decorative spine to the front and back panels according to the width needed to span the center pages. After making the spine to fit, you could add a cover spine to hide the assembly. Like any book, that special stitched spine could include the name, year or any decoration to finish off the book. Just a thought so you don't have to limit your creativity to flat pages. I really enjoyed seeing all of your pages and handiwork together in one video. Thanks!