Account Book Binding

The Account Book (sometimes called Hanging Ledger) is a traditional Japanese stab binding that requires only two holes and has a long thread holding the pages together that allows the book to be hung up. MATERIALS & TOOLS 1 sheet of handmade paper for pages, 19" x 25" 2 pieces handmade paper for covers, 6.25" x 9.75" 2 pieces handmade paper for inner covers, 6.25" x 9.75" 2 piece of ribbons, cord or thread, 24" Bone folder Metal ruler Sharp knife Hand drill or hole punch Scrap paper Large clips Large needle Scrap wood or cardboard FREE RESOURCES Long Stitch Journal Class: https://www.handmadebookclub.com/free-long-stitch-journal-class/ Beginner Bookmaking Tutorials: https://vintagepagedesigns.com/beginner-bookmaking-tutorials/ Creating Books on a Budget: https://vintagepagedesigns.com/10-tips-creating-handmade-books-budget/ ** Check out my FREE and comprehensive guide to bookmaking basics! Sign up for the Bookbinding Boot Camp here: https://link.vintagepagedesigns.com/BootCamp.YT JOIN THE COMMUNITY Website: https://vintagepagedesigns.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewVintagePageDesigns Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vintagepagedesigns/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/vintagepagedesigns/ Handmade Book Club Priority List: https://link.vintagepagedesigns.com/HBCPriorityList.YT VPD Newsletter: https://link.vintagepagedesigns.com/VPDNewsletter.YT ABOUT VINTAGE PAGE DESIGNS Vintage Page Designs is an online book arts community based in Groton, Massachusetts. We provide bookbinding tutorials and resources for beginner and advanced bookmakers alike, and we encourage artists and crafters to express their ideas and creativity through handmade books. It’s our belief that anyone can create a handmade book—it doesn’t require expensive tools or equipment. We open membership to the Handmade Book Club a few times a year, so keep an eye out for those announcements!