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Susan Green
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Artisan bookbinder. 🏆Country Living's 40 Best Artisans for 2025🏆 Selected member Crafts Council Directory. Also works in marcomms. Quaker. Simplicity, sustainability, pleasure, beauty.
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🏆I'm extremely proud to be named one of Country Living's 40 Best Artisans for 2025. 🏆

Over the moon that, after hundreds of applications and a rigorous selection process, I made the cut as 'one of the best makers the UK has to offer' for my work as a bookbinder: boundbyhand.co.uk
Sketchbooks, Guest Books and Journals handmade in the UK
Finely crafted books bound with natural materials by artisan bookbinder Susan Green. Commissions welcome for bespoke, personalised work. I ship worldwide from my studio in Dorset, UK. Selected member ...
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Scent of beeswax & cosy softness of velvet made the binding of this #sketchbook a very pleasurable experience yesterday afternoon.

It's a lay-flat cotton rag art #journal for #watercolours, ink, etc and it's back in stock, A6 small Forest Green.

Shop 👉 boundbyhand.co.uk/products/cot...
Bookbinder holds in her lap an exposed spine cotton rag sketchbook with green velvet ribbon tied around it in a bow. In the background you can see her skirt, in warm coral tones, and in the foreground is overlaid the Country Living 40 Best Artisans 2025 logo.
November 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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qva.org.uk
On Encounter Retreats we study a topic of social concern in a specific local context.

💬 That looks like:
- Speakers
- Discussions
- Skill-building activities

🏛️ We also enjoy:
- Cultural events, visits and activities
- Daily worship
- Free time

Find out more: qva.org.uk

#Quakers
Quaker Voluntary Action retreat participants work together around a table. A yellow venn diagram is overlaid with back text on a white background, which reads: What happens on an Encounter Retreat?
November 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Hey, listen! . . . oh, um, I think that's pretty accurate.
jowolff.bsky.social Jo Wolff @jowolff.bsky.social · 6d
Twitter accounts are based in Russia. BlueSky accounts are based in homes with, frankly, too many books, plants, obsolete cables, and pieces of rustic pottery, that could do with a bit of a tidying up, to be honest.
November 24, 2025 at 1:52 AM
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qva.org.uk
On our Working Retreat in Svartbäcken in Sweden last year, we spent time together:
🪵Building community
❤️Exploring the spiritual theme 'What does love require of us?'
🧹Doing practical work

QVA retreats are open to all. Find out more here: qva.org.uk/retreats/
#Quakers #Volunteering #SpiritualRetreat
Two Quaker Voluntary Action Working Retreat volunteers repainting a building in Sweden Quaker Voluntary Action Working Retreat volunteers relaxing in late afternoon sun around a BBQ amongst trees in Sweden.
November 20, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Get 10% off with your next #journal or #sketchbook with my newsletter: mailchi.mp/ad6f2dc9cd0a...

(It's not a one time thing, my newsletter community enjoys a lifetime 10% off my Ready to Ship collection).
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November 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Get 10% off with your next #journal or #sketchbook with my newsletter: mailchi.mp/ad6f2dc9cd0a...

(It's not a one time thing, my newsletter community enjoys a lifetime 10% off my Ready to Ship collection).
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Join my newsletter community for 10% off Ready to Ship, plus special opportunities & priority access to sales!
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November 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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“This tiny journal is well crafted” - Stephanie B.

Shop my Mini Journals 👉 boundbyhand.co.uk/collections/...
Mini journal 5 star customer review
October 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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The Directory of #Bookbinding Suppliers second edition is out now!
📣 New entries
📣 Updated links

Download here: boundbyhand.co.uk/products/dir...
Text announcing of second edition of Directory of Bookbinding Suppliers against pale background, with cover image of that resource
October 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Goodnight from the Dabfoot Distillery, where the new nightwatchman is getting his ghost orientation so he knows not to disturb spectres if they’re rotating barrels. Goodnight from Cathryn Oxby, inadvertently painting pylon prophecies in her sketchbook. Goodnight from Hookland.
November 17, 2025 at 10:23 PM
boundbyhand.co.uk
There's something you should know if you're planning on having a creative small business making tangible goods.

You will spend at least 60% of your working time not making.

Let that sink in. Then take it into account when pricing your products, planning your time & scheduling in commissions.
November 17, 2025 at 2:45 PM
boundbyhand.co.uk
🏆I'm extremely proud to be named one of Country Living's 40 Best Artisans for 2025. 🏆

Over the moon that, after hundreds of applications and a rigorous selection process, I made the cut as 'one of the best makers the UK has to offer' for my work as a bookbinder: boundbyhand.co.uk
Sketchbooks, Guest Books and Journals handmade in the UK
Finely crafted books bound with natural materials by artisan bookbinder Susan Green. Commissions welcome for bespoke, personalised work. I ship worldwide from my studio in Dorset, UK. Selected member ...
boundbyhand.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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The Christmas Tree

One of the options in my Christmas Charity Print fundraiser.

12 photographs to choose from, only £15 per print, 3 for £40 or 4 for £50 and every penny to the great causes I am supporting.

circa35mm.com/art-store/p/...

#charityprint #christmascharityprint
November 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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qva.org.uk
Who do you picture when you think of a charity trustee?

For #TrusteesWeek 2025, our latest blog post:
🙅‍♀️ Dispels common misconceptions
🌟 Highlights the rewards of charity governance
💬 Shares insights from our board of trustees.

Check it out: qva.org.uk/charity-trus...

#charitytrustee #governance
Being a charity trustee: insights from QVA’s board of trustees
Who can be a charity trustee? Who do you picture when you think of a charity trustee? An older person who’s retired? Someone quite well off, […]
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November 4, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Anyone slightly drowning in squash? We have *checks kitchen* more butternut and onion squashes than we could eat for the entire remainder of the year... and still to buy the Samhain / Hallowe'en pumpkin!

boundbyhand.co.uk/products/a5-...
A handmade A5 Sketchbook bound in brown vegan cork with yellow Longstitch exposed spine binding rests on a table with a pumpkin postcard and autumnal bookbinding tools and materials. Close up of a handmade, lay flat A5 Sketchbook bound in brown vegan cork with yellow stitching, with a pumpkin postcard resting on its recycled cartridge paper pages to show size.
October 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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qva.org.uk
We're hiring! QVA is looking for a Treasurer to join our board of Trustees. You don't have to be a Quaker to apply.

We're a small but vibrant charity, ambitious about our future and keen to diversify our team. Details & how to apply: qva.org.uk/vacancies/

Please repost, we appreciate your help!
‘We're Hiring’ blue sign over white background, the image has an orange border. White text in blue button reads Treasurer Trustee, followed by Quaker Voluntary Action name and Vacancies URL in blue text.
October 29, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Quaker Voluntary Action builds small teams that make a big impact, through volunteering Retreats in the UK, the rest of Europe, and the Middle East.

Find out more: qva.org.uk

#Quaker #Volunteering #Retreats
About Quaker Voluntary Action: orange bordered image with yellow background and photo of volunteers, QVA logo and strapline (Live in community. Nourish your spiritual life. Make a difference.) Small teams, big impact: orange bordered image with yellow background and black text, which reads: We bring together teams of volunteers for three to fourteen days at a time to live in community, participate in themed spiritual exploration and do practical work for a host venue or social project in the UK, the rest of Europe, or the Middle East. Visit our website to earn more.
October 28, 2025 at 11:52 AM
boundbyhand.co.uk
Anyone slightly drowning in squash? We have *checks kitchen* more butternut and onion squashes than we could eat for the entire remainder of the year... and still to buy the Samhain / Hallowe'en pumpkin!

boundbyhand.co.uk/products/a5-...
A handmade A5 Sketchbook bound in brown vegan cork with yellow Longstitch exposed spine binding rests on a table with a pumpkin postcard and autumnal bookbinding tools and materials. Close up of a handmade, lay flat A5 Sketchbook bound in brown vegan cork with yellow stitching, with a pumpkin postcard resting on its recycled cartridge paper pages to show size.
October 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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@watermemory.bsky.social thanks for the RT, much appreciated!
October 25, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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The Directory of #Bookbinding Suppliers second edition is out now!
📣 New entries
📣 Updated links

Download here: boundbyhand.co.uk/products/dir...
Text announcing of second edition of Directory of Bookbinding Suppliers against pale background, with cover image of that resource
October 23, 2025 at 9:32 PM
boundbyhand.co.uk
“This tiny journal is well crafted” - Stephanie B.

Shop my Mini Journals 👉 boundbyhand.co.uk/collections/...
Mini journal 5 star customer review
October 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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Research Participants Wanted:

Experiences of Autistic Students in University Settings

Are you an Autistic university student aged 20–25?

Click the link or scan the QR code:
• Learn more
• Access the survey
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/northampto...

Comments off to meet ethics of research team
The poster says: Research Participants Wanted Experiences of Autistic Students in University Settings Are you an autistic university student aged 20–25? We want to hear from you! Would you like to take part in an online survey exploring the experiences of autistic students in higher education, with a special focus on masking, the ways some people hide or suppress parts of themselves to "fit in". Why take part? Your insights could help shape better support for autistic students now and in the future. How to get involved: Click the link or scan the QR code to: • Learn more • Ask questions • Access the survey https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/northampton/launch-autistic-university-students-experiences-of-masking-and- About the researcher: I’m a neurodivergent PhD researcher at the University of Northampton, a Registered Mental Health Nurse, and university lecturer. Comments are disabled to protect participants’ privacy and meet ethical research standards.
October 3, 2025 at 5:54 AM
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The Cottage Hospital, Blandford – sent in 1905 to Miss Saunders in Okehampton:

Am having a nice time. I hope you are.

#PostedInThePast
October 3, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Last of the urban landscapes this week and one which is a particular favourite.
October 3, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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T o celebrate the forthcoming print publication of our Encyclopaedia and Palgrave’s 25th anniversary this year, four chapters are free-to-view throughout October. blogs.surrey.ac.uk/medievalwome...
October 1, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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We're so excited to welcome our new cohort of History of the Book students! In Week 1, they will delve into artists' books, bookbinding, and textual scholarship

#historyofthebook #bookhistory
October 1, 2025 at 9:45 AM