Ascending Autograph Book with Quad Prints

Ascending Autograph Book with Quad Prints

Kay Williamson

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Create an adorable ascending autograph book with the Pattern Play Club Stamp Quad Print.

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My daughter has a high school friend moving to a different state. This autograph book will give all of her friends an opportunity to handwrite a special heartfelt message inside.

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The darling little book measures 2.75x4.25" when closed.

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Ascending Autograph Book Assembly Instructions

1. Cut and separate two 8.5x11" Quad Prints into fourths.

2. Trim, score and fold each print as follows:

(1) 2.25x4.25" Splatter Print: Score and fold vertically at .75".

(1) 2.5x4.25" Splatter Print: Score and fold vertically at 1.25" (in half).

(1) 3.25x4.25" Swirl Print: Score and fold vertically at 1.5".

(1) 3.5x4.25" Swirl Print: Score and fold vertically at 1.75" (in half).

(1) 4.25x4.25" Star Flower Print: Score and fold at 2".

(1) 4.5x4.25" Star Flower Print: Score and fold horizontally at 2.25" (in half).

(1) 5.25x4.25" Leaf Print: Score and fold horizontally at 2.5".

(1) 5.5x4.25" Leaf Print: Score and fold horizontally at 2.75" (in half).

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3. Place one folded page into a stitching cradle and pierce holes at 1/2, 7/8, 1-1/2, 2-3/4, 3-3/8 and 3-3/4". Using the first page as a template, pierce holes into the folds of the remaining pages.

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4. Stack pages in ascending order and cut a 40" length of black wax linen thread.

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5. Starting with the smallest page, kettle stitch the pages together. Need a visual reminder of this bookbinding technique? Watch Tricia's video for a refresher course.

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6. Add .5x1.5" stabilizing strips under each long stitch.

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7. Trim thread tails short enough to be hidden under mats or panels. Adhere the stabilizing strips to the front and back pages.

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8. Add a 7/8 x 4-1/4" Green stamped panel to the narrow front page.

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9. Adhere a 2.5x4" Black panel to back page.

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10. Embellish the pages with folded, layered punched circles.

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Completed Ascending Autograph Book

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Secure the book closed with a binder clip which cleverly doubles as a spot for a journaling pen!

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I hope you enjoyed learning about another fun way to use our Quad Prints. If you're not a member of Club Stamp and receiving these beauties every month, we can sign you up!

Kay

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