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2012

  1. Kamila Gawronska :: Spring/Summer 2013

    December 18, 2012 by Erin Fletcher

    kamilagawronska_ss2013A soft, organic collection highlighting the delicacy of insect wings and butterflies, pleated fabrics modeling grass blades. In her Spring/Summer 2013 collection, Kamila Gawronska builds flowing garments that balance between hugging and altering the female form.

    kamilagawronska_ss2013a kamilagawronska_ss2013b kamilagawronska_ss2013cVIA: Ma Frangine


  2. If Only…

    December 18, 2012 by Erin Fletcher

    l1For the last few months, my husband has been animating a show about moons for the Charles Hayden Planetarium, which means I’ve been gravitating towards anything covered in moons. Over at Leah, Rachael & Julia is this beautiful silk chiffon scarf with a Leah Goren design displaying phases of the moon. 

    moonphasesscarf


  3. Daily Glimpse with Ammon

    December 17, 2012 by Erin Fletcher

    DAY NINE

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    At 7:40 in the evening I was bathing the kitties with Jason, while Ammon was…


  4. Daily Glimpse with Ammon

    December 16, 2012 by Erin Fletcher

    DAY EIGHT

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    At 8:20 in the evening I just finished doing the dishes, while Ammon’s uncle passed away 10 minutes ago.


  5. Bookbinder of the Month: Jan Sobota

    December 16, 2012 by Erin Fletcher

    rimskalyrika_jansobotaThis book object and stand were crafted by Jan Sobota in 1987, the book is Rimska Lyrika (Lyrics of the Roman Empire). The book is covered in natural calfskin with blind tooling, decorative edges and headbands. The stand is made of binders board and balsa wood covered with natural goatskin and dark red onlays. The overall design is a canopy bed with slightly erotic elements inspired by the old Roman lyrics. 

    resource: The New Bookbinder: Journal of Designer Bookbinders. Volume 10, 1990.


  6. Daily Glimpse with Ammon

    December 15, 2012 by Erin Fletcher

    DAY SEVEN

    day7_meammonAt 5:10 in the early evening I was blogging, while Ammon was spending another day in the studio. 


  7. Happy Caturday!

    December 15, 2012 by Erin Fletcher

    Mint Polka Dot Crazy Kitty Sweater from Pretty Snake


  8. Daily Glimpse with Ammon

    December 14, 2012 by Erin Fletcher

    DAY SIX

    day6_meammonAt 9:45 in the evening I had just read all the words in this book, while Ammon was seeing The Hobbit, yeehaa!


  9. Moving Images: Fresh Guacamole

    December 14, 2012 by Erin Fletcher

    I’m such a sucker for stop animation where everyday objects operate in a manner far from their normal routine. Sam Welch, also known as PES, does just this in his shorts and commercials. Enjoy Fresh Guacamole, his most recent short for the Showtime SHORT series. And you must promise to visit his site and watch all of his videos!


  10. Daily Glimpse with Ammon

    December 13, 2012 by Erin Fletcher

    DAY FIVE

    day5_meammonAt 6:55 in the evening I was drinking beers with a bunch of craftsman, while Ammon was watching The Hogfather


  • My name is Erin Fletcher, owner and bookbinder of Herringbone Bindery in Boston. Flash of the Hand is a space where I share my process and inspirations.
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