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hand bound journals

Each journal is individually hand crafted and one of a kind. Cover papers are made from plant based raw materials that are wild crafted or grown in  Western North Carolina using prolific and invasive species. Cover accents include eco-prints (stains made from steaming leaves onto paper), hand stitching, machine stitching, and natural dyes. Cloth covers are made from 100% cotton and dyed using eco-print and resist dye techniques using plant materials and plant extracts.

These journals are sewn with lay flat coptic stitching so that one can write and draw on the pages with ease. Unless otherwise specified, the inside pages are cream colored acid-free 70lb. text weight paper that takes pen and pencil easily. Individual descriptions will indicate if the journal is made with lined or blank pages. 

Custom journal requests are welcomed. Fill out a contact form to get started discussing your ideas with me.

Large Journals

Large Journals measure 6 inches by 9 inches. 

Large Journal - Appalachia - choose your pages

$60.00

Cover: Upcycled cotton dyed with indigo and accent stitched

Inner Cover Papers: handmade paper- cotton mask scraps

Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 224 pages, acid free, 70lbs. You choose blank or lined.

Binding: Coptic Stitch (lays flat)

Thread: waxed linen


This book is sewn just for you. Please allow 1-2 weeks for sewing and delivery.

Large Blank Journal - Eucalyptus Olive

$60.00

Cover: Upcycled cotton dyed with eucalyptus leaves, accented with machine stitching

Inner Cover Papers: okra, iris, cotton and abaca handmade paper

Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 224 blank pages, acid free, 70lbs.

Binding: Coptic Stitch (lays flat)

Thread: maroon waxed linen

Large Journal - Custom order

$60.00

*This item is intended for folks who have been in touch about a custom order. Please do not order this item if we have not made arrangements in advance. Thanks!*


Cover and pages: To be arranged in advance of purchase


Inner Cover Papers: handmade paper

Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 224 pages, acid free, 70lbs. You choose blank or lined.

Binding: Coptic Stitch (lays flat)

Thread: waxed linen


This book is made sewn just for you. Please allow 1-2 weeks for sewing and delivery.

Large Blank Journal - Walnut Leaves and Indigo

$60.00

Cover: Upcycled cotton dyed with indigo and walnut leaves, accented with machine stitching

Inner Cover Papers: okra, iris and abaca handmade paper

Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 224 blank pages, acid free, 70lbs.

Binding: Coptic Stitch (lays flat)

Thread: blue waxed linen

Large Lined Journal - Coreopsis green

$60.00

Cover: Kudzu, Iris, and Cotton handmade paper dyed with indigo and fustic, accented with coreopsis and machine stitching

Inner Cover Papers: kudzu, iris and cotton handmade paper

Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 224 lined pages, acid free, 70lbs.

Binding: Coptic Stitch (lays flat)

Thread: olive green waxed linen

Large Lined Journal - Walnut

$60.00

Cover: Upcycled cotton dyed with walnut leaves

Inner Cover Papers: denim handmade paper

Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 224 lined pages, acid free, 70lbs.

Binding: Coptic Stitch (lays flat)

Thread: olive green waxed linen

Large Blank Journal - Appalachia

$60.00

Cover: Upcycled cotton dyed with indigo and accent stitched

Inner Cover Papers: handmade paper with cotton, iris, onion skin

Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 224 blank pages, acid free, 70lbs.

Binding: Coptic Stitch (lays flat)

Thread: blue waxed linen

Medium Journals

Medium journals are 5 inches wide and 6.75 inches tall. This is a great size for keeping in a backpack or purse if you like to keep your journal with you on the go.

Medium Journal - Custom Order

$48.00

*This item is intended for folks who have been in touch about a custom order. Please do not order this item if we have not made arrangements in advance. Thanks!*


Cover and pages: To be arranged in advance of purchase


Inner Cover Papers: handmade paper

Size: 5" x 6.75"

Pages: 224 pages, acid free, 70lbs. You choose blank or lined.

Binding: Coptic Stitch (lays flat)

Thread: waxed linen


This book is made sewn just for you. Please allow 1-2 weeks for sewing and delivery.

Medium Blank Journal - Appalachia

$48.00

Cover: Upcycled cotton dyed with indigo and accent stitched

Inner Cover Papers: handmade paper made with banana, iris and cotton

Size: 4 3/4" x 6 1/2"

Pages: 224 blank pages, acid free, 70lbs

Binding: Coptic Stitch (lays flat)

Thread: dark blue waxed linen

Medium Blank Journal - Yellow and Grey

$48.00

Cover: Handmade cotton paste paper

Inner Cover Papers: handmade paper made with cotton and mushrooms

Size: 4 3/4" x 6 1/2"

Pages: 224 blank pages, acid free, 70lbs

Binding: Coptic Stitch (lays flat)

Thread: olive green waxed linen

Medium Lined Journal - walnut leaves

$48.00

Available at Art Garden


Cover: Upcycled cotton eco-printed with walnut leaves

Inner Cover Papers: handmade paper made with iris, banana, and cotton

Size: 4 3/4" x 6 1/2"

Pages: 224 lined pages, acid free, 70lbs

Binding: Coptic Stitch (lays flat)

Thread: olive waxed linen

Medium Lined Journal - Mixed Leaves

$48.00

Available at Art Garden


Cover: Upcycled cotton eco-printed with bidens, grape, rose and sumac leaves

Inner Cover Papers: handmade paper made with garlic leaves and pea shoots

Size: 4 3/4" x 6 1/2"

Pages: 224 lined pages, acid free, 70lbs

Binding: Coptic Stitch (lays flat)

Thread: maroon waxed linen

Medium Lined Journal - Mixed Leaves 2

$48.00

Available at Art Garden


Cover: Upcycled cotton eco-printed with bidens and walnut leaves

Inner Cover Papers: handmade paper made with banana, iris and cotton

Size: 4 3/4" x 6 1/2"

Pages: 224 lined pages, acid free, 70lbs

Binding: Coptic Stitch (lays flat)

Thread: butterscotch waxed linen

Medium Blank Journal - Mixed Leaves 3

$48.00

Available at Art Garden


Cover: Upcycled cotton eco-printed with rose, sumac and walnut leaves

Inner Cover Papers: handmade paper made with banana, iris and cotton

Size: 4 3/4" x 6 1/2"

Pages: 224 blank pages, acid free, 70lbs

Binding: Coptic Stitch (lays flat)

Thread: burgundy waxed linen

Medium Blank Journal - walnut leaves 2

$48.00

Cover: Upcycled cotton eco-printed with walnut leaves

Inner Cover Papers: handmade paper made with iris, banana, cotton, and mica

Size: 4 3/4" x 6 1/2"

Pages: 224 blank pages, acid free, 70lbs

Binding: Coptic Stitch (lays flat)

Thread: brown waxed linen

Medium Blank Journal - Swirl

$48.00

Cover: Handmade cotton and onion skin paper with marbling

Inner Cover Papers: handmade paper made with banana, iris, and cotton

Size: 4 3/4" x 6 1/2"

Pages: 224 blank pages, acid free, 70lbs

Binding: Coptic Stitch (lays flat)

Thread: blue waxed linen

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