Celtic Knot 5X8 Notebook

[Bob Blea]

I haven't posted anything that I've made here in a while, so here is a notebook I finished recently. It's designed to hold a 5x8 notepad and has a large Celtic knot design on the front and a smaller version of the same knot on the back. It has double loop lacing all around the edges, and one internal pocket. Any comments or questions are welcome.

Bob

[DoubleC]

Bob, that is beautiful. Cheryl

[Rohn]

Wow! nice work there Bob!!

[lionfly]

I've seen the tool you used in the corners at the store and I always wondered how in the world you would use it! Fantastic!

[Bob Blea]

Thanks all! I don't know why I don't spend more time making Celtic things versus western floral. I always like how they turn out and they always generate a lot of interest in my shop.

[MonicaJacobson]

That looks awesome, Bob. I love celtic knots. And I really like two different kinds of backgrounding.

[HippieLee]

That's great! And I'm with ya on the Celtic stuff. And thanks - now I know why I need those two backgrounder tools. The contrast between them sets off the knot-work beautifully.

[Bob Blea]

Yes, bargrounders really do a good job of darkening the background inside the knots, and they pick up antique very well. You can kind of get that effect with a checkered backgrounder, but it doesn't work as well. It makes the knot work really stand out..

[HippieLee]

bar grounder going on my shopping list right now!

[Bob Blea]

Plan on some practice time with them. They definitely have a learning curve and some people just hate them. You have to be really consistent with the force you strike the tool with and keep the rows lined up for it to look even.