The Word - The Book

I love the way Drs/Dentists and Opticians like to present an art installation for our contemplation in their waiting rooms... sorry if this isn't focussed but you get the idea.

I learnt how to use my sewing machine as a cutting tool when at college.

Now I have adapted the method to cut out repeat shapes... here a simple hexagon allows me to make the pages for a book with ratty edged leafs  (and before you lambast me for the spelling, I mean as in Toronto Maple Leafs - both leafs or leaves are acceptable spellings, take your pick of the vegetation.)

I used some lightweight draftsman's paper, use a strong needle if you are going to do this and remove as much of the mechanism as you can (and don't hold me responsible if your machine clogs up - mine's a Bernina and they are work horses! that can be cleaned out thoroughly by even the less mechanical of us).
Your machine might not be so accommodating, especially if it has a horizontal bobbin case and race.  Yikes aren't we getting technical now.

I think I am going to stain the pages with coffee it has to look aged and distressed.  But that I will show you after Thanksgiving.  But now is a good a time as any to show you the inspiration for The Book

This is a miniature Koran, Thanks to http://calligraphyqalam.com/gallery/index.php?album=period-4-OttomanTurkey&image=qur-0425.jpg for the image.
Such miniature Korans were often made to be attached to the tip of Ottoman battle standards, and held high when charging into battle.

Turkey. 1500-1550 A.D. 6.3 cm across. Ghubari script. Courtesy of the Nasser D Khalili Collection of Islamic Art.

Isn't it respect-demanding and gorgeous.