Birdie's Bindings
@birdiesbindings.bsky.social
BA Hons History.
Maker and binder of notebooks and facsimiles from C16th to the C21st.
Available notebooks for sale can be found here: birdiesboutique23.etsy.com
Commissions undertaken. Suffolk, UK.
Maker and binder of notebooks and facsimiles from C16th to the C21st.
Available notebooks for sale can be found here: birdiesboutique23.etsy.com
Commissions undertaken. Suffolk, UK.
I had a lovely weekend in 1869 as part of the #kentwellhall Dickensian Christmas event.
I took a small #bookbinding set up with me to keep me occupied as I interacted with visitors - notebooks make good Christmas presents whatever year it is!
#reenactment #livinghistory #victorian
I took a small #bookbinding set up with me to keep me occupied as I interacted with visitors - notebooks make good Christmas presents whatever year it is!
#reenactment #livinghistory #victorian
December 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I had a lovely weekend in 1869 as part of the #kentwellhall Dickensian Christmas event.
I took a small #bookbinding set up with me to keep me occupied as I interacted with visitors - notebooks make good Christmas presents whatever year it is!
#reenactment #livinghistory #victorian
I took a small #bookbinding set up with me to keep me occupied as I interacted with visitors - notebooks make good Christmas presents whatever year it is!
#reenactment #livinghistory #victorian
What's your favourite design? New #notebook covers coming in 2026.
I bought a selection of cardstock to make more A6 pamphlet stitched notebooks. There's so many beautiful designs I find it hard to choose a few at a time. These will keep me going for a little while!
#craft #bookbinding #journal
I bought a selection of cardstock to make more A6 pamphlet stitched notebooks. There's so many beautiful designs I find it hard to choose a few at a time. These will keep me going for a little while!
#craft #bookbinding #journal
December 8, 2025 at 7:54 PM
What's your favourite design? New #notebook covers coming in 2026.
I bought a selection of cardstock to make more A6 pamphlet stitched notebooks. There's so many beautiful designs I find it hard to choose a few at a time. These will keep me going for a little while!
#craft #bookbinding #journal
I bought a selection of cardstock to make more A6 pamphlet stitched notebooks. There's so many beautiful designs I find it hard to choose a few at a time. These will keep me going for a little while!
#craft #bookbinding #journal
Ever feel like a fraud or imposter? Me too! I didn't think myself good enough/worthy to join The Society of Bookbinders despite it open to all.
I met some members & saw how brilliant they are. Friendly & supportive. I felt a lot more confident & I'm excited for the future.
#bookbinding
I met some members & saw how brilliant they are. Friendly & supportive. I felt a lot more confident & I'm excited for the future.
#bookbinding
December 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Ever feel like a fraud or imposter? Me too! I didn't think myself good enough/worthy to join The Society of Bookbinders despite it open to all.
I met some members & saw how brilliant they are. Friendly & supportive. I felt a lot more confident & I'm excited for the future.
#bookbinding
I met some members & saw how brilliant they are. Friendly & supportive. I felt a lot more confident & I'm excited for the future.
#bookbinding
My notebook display on my stall at today's Christmas craft fair. I had a great day with lots of customers.
#bookbinding #journals #craft
#bookbinding #journals #craft
November 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
My notebook display on my stall at today's Christmas craft fair. I had a great day with lots of customers.
#bookbinding #journals #craft
#bookbinding #journals #craft
I have a #craft fair coming up on Saturday. So of course I'm binding a couple of #sketchbooks to add to the selection.
#bookbinding
#bookbinding
November 25, 2025 at 1:58 PM
I have a #craft fair coming up on Saturday. So of course I'm binding a couple of #sketchbooks to add to the selection.
#bookbinding
#bookbinding
Part 2 of making a sketchbook! What do you think? Make sure to watch part 1 and look out for some new future additions in my Etsy shop.
#bookbinding #sketchbook #art
#bookbinding #sketchbook #art
November 22, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Part 2 of making a sketchbook! What do you think? Make sure to watch part 1 and look out for some new future additions in my Etsy shop.
#bookbinding #sketchbook #art
#bookbinding #sketchbook #art
The first part of making a sketchbook! In this clip I am preparing and folding the signatures. There are 8 for this #sketchbook
#bookbinding #artist #artisan #smallbusiness
#bookbinding #artist #artisan #smallbusiness
November 19, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The first part of making a sketchbook! In this clip I am preparing and folding the signatures. There are 8 for this #sketchbook
#bookbinding #artist #artisan #smallbusiness
#bookbinding #artist #artisan #smallbusiness
Friday I went to TORM & ARM for my bi-annual #historical shopping trip. I stocked up on #bookbinding goodies!
Fantastic traders & high quality items.
Some I bought from:
Lyon Leathers, Backyard Tudors, Tillerman Beads, Quatermasterie, & Stuart Peachey.
#reenactment #livinghistory #history
Fantastic traders & high quality items.
Some I bought from:
Lyon Leathers, Backyard Tudors, Tillerman Beads, Quatermasterie, & Stuart Peachey.
#reenactment #livinghistory #history
November 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Friday I went to TORM & ARM for my bi-annual #historical shopping trip. I stocked up on #bookbinding goodies!
Fantastic traders & high quality items.
Some I bought from:
Lyon Leathers, Backyard Tudors, Tillerman Beads, Quatermasterie, & Stuart Peachey.
#reenactment #livinghistory #history
Fantastic traders & high quality items.
Some I bought from:
Lyon Leathers, Backyard Tudors, Tillerman Beads, Quatermasterie, & Stuart Peachey.
#reenactment #livinghistory #history
I love it when people purchase my products, but it makes me feel even more warm and fuzzy inside when I know they're a gift! This customer included a little note in their order 🥰
#journal #notebook #booksky #bookbinding #etsy
#journal #notebook #booksky #bookbinding #etsy
November 15, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I love it when people purchase my products, but it makes me feel even more warm and fuzzy inside when I know they're a gift! This customer included a little note in their order 🥰
#journal #notebook #booksky #bookbinding #etsy
#journal #notebook #booksky #bookbinding #etsy
Pack a recent order with me! One of the vellum bound #tudor pamphlets going to its new home.
Birdiesboutique23.etsy.com
#bookbinding #booksky #tudorhistory #history #reenactment
Birdiesboutique23.etsy.com
#bookbinding #booksky #tudorhistory #history #reenactment
November 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Pack a recent order with me! One of the vellum bound #tudor pamphlets going to its new home.
Birdiesboutique23.etsy.com
#bookbinding #booksky #tudorhistory #history #reenactment
Birdiesboutique23.etsy.com
#bookbinding #booksky #tudorhistory #history #reenactment
More from Bert! Always helpful if you're starting out with #bookbinding
#booksky #crochet #helpful #beginner
#booksky #crochet #helpful #beginner
November 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
More from Bert! Always helpful if you're starting out with #bookbinding
#booksky #crochet #helpful #beginner
#booksky #crochet #helpful #beginner
What I got up to this weekend. I hope you all had a good weekend too 😊
#bookbinding #booksky #smallbusiness
#bookbinding #booksky #smallbusiness
November 9, 2025 at 7:23 PM
What I got up to this weekend. I hope you all had a good weekend too 😊
#bookbinding #booksky #smallbusiness
#bookbinding #booksky #smallbusiness
I can confirm that I will be attending this #craft fayre later this month. I will have a selection of blank #journals for sale.
#book #booksky #Christmas
#book #booksky #Christmas
November 5, 2025 at 1:59 PM
I can confirm that I will be attending this #craft fayre later this month. I will have a selection of blank #journals for sale.
#book #booksky #Christmas
#book #booksky #Christmas
November 4, 2025 at 7:03 PM
October 31, 2025 at 2:48 PM
A new #tudor pamphlet has been added to my #etsy shop (link in bio). Another poem reprint from 1535, this time 'A complaint of them that be too soon married'.
Choose with or without a vellum cover.
#bookbinding #craft #booksky #books #rennaissance #reenactment #livinghistory #history #facsimile
Choose with or without a vellum cover.
#bookbinding #craft #booksky #books #rennaissance #reenactment #livinghistory #history #facsimile
October 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
A new #tudor pamphlet has been added to my #etsy shop (link in bio). Another poem reprint from 1535, this time 'A complaint of them that be too soon married'.
Choose with or without a vellum cover.
#bookbinding #craft #booksky #books #rennaissance #reenactment #livinghistory #history #facsimile
Choose with or without a vellum cover.
#bookbinding #craft #booksky #books #rennaissance #reenactment #livinghistory #history #facsimile
The best Vinted purchase? I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw someone selling bundles of #bookbinding bookcloth & at good prices.
I couldn't justify buying all 3, but I got the biggest quantity & one of scraps.
Can't wait to try the textured ones!
#craft #booksky #notebook #journal
I couldn't justify buying all 3, but I got the biggest quantity & one of scraps.
Can't wait to try the textured ones!
#craft #booksky #notebook #journal
October 27, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The best Vinted purchase? I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw someone selling bundles of #bookbinding bookcloth & at good prices.
I couldn't justify buying all 3, but I got the biggest quantity & one of scraps.
Can't wait to try the textured ones!
#craft #booksky #notebook #journal
I couldn't justify buying all 3, but I got the biggest quantity & one of scraps.
Can't wait to try the textured ones!
#craft #booksky #notebook #journal
These are a few of my favourite sounds! The joys of #bookbinding and a little bit of #asmr for you. Turn the volume up for ultimate satisfaction 😉
#notebook #journal #bookbinder #booksky #pamphlet #tudor #reenactment #livinghistory #larp #rennaissance #history
#notebook #journal #bookbinder #booksky #pamphlet #tudor #reenactment #livinghistory #larp #rennaissance #history
October 25, 2025 at 6:30 PM
These are a few of my favourite sounds! The joys of #bookbinding and a little bit of #asmr for you. Turn the volume up for ultimate satisfaction 😉
#notebook #journal #bookbinder #booksky #pamphlet #tudor #reenactment #livinghistory #larp #rennaissance #history
#notebook #journal #bookbinder #booksky #pamphlet #tudor #reenactment #livinghistory #larp #rennaissance #history
The latest facsimile commission is on its merry way to my friend who will be participating at the #livinghistory event at Athelhampton House next week!
If you're visiting, then keep your eyes peeled for the #book
#bookbinding #tudor #reenactment #booksky #athelhampton #dorset
If you're visiting, then keep your eyes peeled for the #book
#bookbinding #tudor #reenactment #booksky #athelhampton #dorset
October 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The latest facsimile commission is on its merry way to my friend who will be participating at the #livinghistory event at Athelhampton House next week!
If you're visiting, then keep your eyes peeled for the #book
#bookbinding #tudor #reenactment #booksky #athelhampton #dorset
If you're visiting, then keep your eyes peeled for the #book
#bookbinding #tudor #reenactment #booksky #athelhampton #dorset
Something for #tudortuesday a little peek at my reprint of the 1535 pamphlet 'The Nutbrown Maid' currently available in my #etsy shop.
#bookbinding #booksky #tudor #history #reenactment #livinghistory
#bookbinding #booksky #tudor #history #reenactment #livinghistory
October 21, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Something for #tudortuesday a little peek at my reprint of the 1535 pamphlet 'The Nutbrown Maid' currently available in my #etsy shop.
#bookbinding #booksky #tudor #history #reenactment #livinghistory
#bookbinding #booksky #tudor #history #reenactment #livinghistory
A new pamphlet coming soon! Another 16th century text printed on laid paper & with two binding options: a simple pamphlet, or one with a vellum cover.
Keep an eye out for updates of when these will be available.
#bookbinding #booksky #tudor #tudorhistory #reenactment #livinghistory #larp #history
Keep an eye out for updates of when these will be available.
#bookbinding #booksky #tudor #tudorhistory #reenactment #livinghistory #larp #history
October 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
A new pamphlet coming soon! Another 16th century text printed on laid paper & with two binding options: a simple pamphlet, or one with a vellum cover.
Keep an eye out for updates of when these will be available.
#bookbinding #booksky #tudor #tudorhistory #reenactment #livinghistory #larp #history
Keep an eye out for updates of when these will be available.
#bookbinding #booksky #tudor #tudorhistory #reenactment #livinghistory #larp #history
Take a look at one of the #medieval style longstitch journals I've recently made. Now available in my #etsy shop (link in bio).
Made from leather, linen thread, and laid paper.
#bookbinding #booksky #journal #notebook #reenactment #larp #history #craft
Made from leather, linen thread, and laid paper.
#bookbinding #booksky #journal #notebook #reenactment #larp #history #craft
October 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Take a look at one of the #medieval style longstitch journals I've recently made. Now available in my #etsy shop (link in bio).
Made from leather, linen thread, and laid paper.
#bookbinding #booksky #journal #notebook #reenactment #larp #history #craft
Made from leather, linen thread, and laid paper.
#bookbinding #booksky #journal #notebook #reenactment #larp #history #craft
These photos show some of the process of rebinding a #facsimile to give it a cover that suits the period of the original text. In this case, an early C16th copy of The Abbaye of the Holy Ghost.
All part of the services I provide!
#booksky #bookbinding #tudor #reenactment #livinghistory #history
All part of the services I provide!
#booksky #bookbinding #tudor #reenactment #livinghistory #history
October 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
These photos show some of the process of rebinding a #facsimile to give it a cover that suits the period of the original text. In this case, an early C16th copy of The Abbaye of the Holy Ghost.
All part of the services I provide!
#booksky #bookbinding #tudor #reenactment #livinghistory #history
All part of the services I provide!
#booksky #bookbinding #tudor #reenactment #livinghistory #history
A quick look at my #bookbinding set-up and 'shop' at the Haddenham event on Saturday.
#booksky #livinghistory #history #craft #demonstration #stationery
#booksky #livinghistory #history #craft #demonstration #stationery
October 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
A quick look at my #bookbinding set-up and 'shop' at the Haddenham event on Saturday.
#booksky #livinghistory #history #craft #demonstration #stationery
#booksky #livinghistory #history #craft #demonstration #stationery