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've been hunting down more C16th pamphlets ready for some #tudor reenactment in the summer. I came across this interesting satirical piece...
#bookbinding #reenactment #livinghistory
#bookbinding #reenactment #livinghistory
January 17, 2026 at 7:07 PM
I've been hunting down more C16th pamphlets ready for some #tudor reenactment in the summer. I came across this interesting satirical piece...
#bookbinding #reenactment #livinghistory
#bookbinding #reenactment #livinghistory
If you've ever wondered where I do (some) of my living history events and thought 'how can I take part?', then look no further!
It doesn't matter where in the UK, or the world, you are there are all sorts of people who participate.
It really is the best!
#reenactment #history #tudortuesday #tudor
It doesn't matter where in the UK, or the world, you are there are all sorts of people who participate.
It really is the best!
#reenactment #history #tudortuesday #tudor
January 13, 2026 at 8:11 PM
If you've ever wondered where I do (some) of my living history events and thought 'how can I take part?', then look no further!
It doesn't matter where in the UK, or the world, you are there are all sorts of people who participate.
It really is the best!
#reenactment #history #tudortuesday #tudor
It doesn't matter where in the UK, or the world, you are there are all sorts of people who participate.
It really is the best!
#reenactment #history #tudortuesday #tudor
The endpapers of a book are just as important as all the other components. And they can be the prettiest too!
#bookbinding #craft
#bookbinding #craft
January 11, 2026 at 3:57 PM
The endpapers of a book are just as important as all the other components. And they can be the prettiest too!
#bookbinding #craft
#bookbinding #craft
Happy New Year! What are your goals for 2026?
I'm currently in the middle of a Very Important Commission 🤭
#bookbinding #artist
I'm currently in the middle of a Very Important Commission 🤭
#bookbinding #artist
January 1, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Happy New Year! What are your goals for 2026?
I'm currently in the middle of a Very Important Commission 🤭
#bookbinding #artist
I'm currently in the middle of a Very Important Commission 🤭
#bookbinding #artist
How has your year been? Here's a recap of my 2025 in just 12 photos. It was hard to choose just one per month!
I hope you all have a Happy New Year, and thank you for your continued support.
(see more in comments)
#hny #bookbinding
I hope you all have a Happy New Year, and thank you for your continued support.
(see more in comments)
#hny #bookbinding
December 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
How has your year been? Here's a recap of my 2025 in just 12 photos. It was hard to choose just one per month!
I hope you all have a Happy New Year, and thank you for your continued support.
(see more in comments)
#hny #bookbinding
I hope you all have a Happy New Year, and thank you for your continued support.
(see more in comments)
#hny #bookbinding
I hope youre all having a lovely holiday time, and that you've had a chance to rest!
I thought I'd pop on here to show my #bookbinding Christmas gifts I received!
I thought I'd pop on here to show my #bookbinding Christmas gifts I received!
December 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I hope youre all having a lovely holiday time, and that you've had a chance to rest!
I thought I'd pop on here to show my #bookbinding Christmas gifts I received!
I thought I'd pop on here to show my #bookbinding Christmas gifts I received!
This is an interesting read. I recently came across an uncut book on one of my rebinding commissions.
I was thinking about what gifts people used to give to readers (besides gift editions of famous poets' work and illustrated histories of wars and such), and while I was thinking about it, somebody brought a book to the counter....
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December 28, 2025 at 9:12 AM
This is an interesting read. I recently came across an uncut book on one of my rebinding commissions.
A gift from me to all my customers and loyal supporters. Merry Christmas and happy holidays! However you celebrate this season, may you have a good one.
And here's to more bookbinding next year 🥂
#bookbinding #Christmas
And here's to more bookbinding next year 🥂
#bookbinding #Christmas
December 24, 2025 at 11:05 AM
A gift from me to all my customers and loyal supporters. Merry Christmas and happy holidays! However you celebrate this season, may you have a good one.
And here's to more bookbinding next year 🥂
#bookbinding #Christmas
And here's to more bookbinding next year 🥂
#bookbinding #Christmas
Did you know that laid paper holds a secret?
I was gifted some C19th documents. They're lovely & a glimpse at past lives.
But hold these up to the light & more #history appears!
These are some of the watermarks I came across.
Read and see more in the comments below...
#bookbinding
I was gifted some C19th documents. They're lovely & a glimpse at past lives.
But hold these up to the light & more #history appears!
These are some of the watermarks I came across.
Read and see more in the comments below...
#bookbinding
December 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Did you know that laid paper holds a secret?
I was gifted some C19th documents. They're lovely & a glimpse at past lives.
But hold these up to the light & more #history appears!
These are some of the watermarks I came across.
Read and see more in the comments below...
#bookbinding
I was gifted some C19th documents. They're lovely & a glimpse at past lives.
But hold these up to the light & more #history appears!
These are some of the watermarks I came across.
Read and see more in the comments below...
#bookbinding
On such a dreary Winter #solstice day, I'm thinking back to the warm days of summer ☀️
A weekend at Kentwell Hall taken back to Regency England with members of The King's Shilling #reenactment group.
A glimpse at what life might have been like in 1815. Join me in the sights & sounds as I do some #bookbinding on day 1.
#booksky #regency #livinghistory #history #grwm #janeausten #asmr
A glimpse at what life might have been like in 1815. Join me in the sights & sounds as I do some #bookbinding on day 1.
#booksky #regency #livinghistory #history #grwm #janeausten #asmr
December 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
On such a dreary Winter #solstice day, I'm thinking back to the warm days of summer ☀️
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
No...not me buying up facsimiles to rebind... 😏🤥
The joy of boredom and online shopping.
#bookbinding #booksky
The joy of boredom and online shopping.
#bookbinding #booksky
November 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
No...not me buying up facsimiles to rebind... 😏🤥
The joy of boredom and online shopping.
#bookbinding #booksky
The joy of boredom and online shopping.
#bookbinding #booksky
Reposted by Birdie's Bindings
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
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