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Three bookbinders, Mary Fraser, Jacquie Mansfield and Maggie Skinner collaborate to make up the co-operative of Shetland Bookbinders.We produce unusual and individual quality hand bound books. Employing traditional binding methods and skills. The materials we use are a variety of papers and card, sourced wherever possible to be acid free. Silk headbands and 100% linen threads. Our current range includes, notebooks, sketchbooks, journals, albums and scrapbooks. We also accept commissions and you can contact us at any of the numbers listed below...
I bind my books with Shetland textiles made from 100% Shetland wool produced at Jamiesons Spinning Mill in Sandness. Bindings of Fair Isle knitwear, tweed and hand made felt make practical and tactile bindings, celebrating the indigenous crafts and industries of a unique tradition and heritage.
01595 860242
culswick@aol.com
Most of the books I make have Medieval bindings based on how books were bound in medieval times. In bindings of Leather, Handmade 100% Shetland Felt and various Fish skins. The sewing can be seen from the outside on the spine and although they are made using no glue, they still remain as robust as a modern day book.
01595 860331
jacquiemansfield1@hotmail.com
I enjoy making books with old sea chart covers and land maps. Sea charts are especially good as they have an historic dimension, having been used on various ships and boats. They are also made of a very high quality material which makes a robust cover and reflects well on the finished product.
01595 860358
maggie.skinner@btopenworld.com
You can also find a wide selection of our books in The Shetland Fudge Co., Commercial St