Welcome to Japanese Stab-Bound Notebooks! Welcome! Whether you are picking paper for your first stab-bound notebook or refining a hemp-leaf stitch, your questions and photos are welcome here. Browse the paper, assembly, and gallery sections, then join a thread or start your own.

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Japanese Stab-Bound Notebooks

This forum is a place to discuss Japanese stab-bound notebooks, from choosing paper and cover stock to drilling holes and planning stitch paths. Share questions, techniques, and finished projects with others interested in this binding style.

Japanese Stab-Bound Notebooks: Paper Selection

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Stab-Binding Paper Flex New

Talk about paper flexibility and grain direction for stab binding, including how sheet choice affects how pages turn and lie.
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Thread-Friendly Cover Stock New

Share cover stock options that hold up to thread and handling, and discuss thickness, texture, and folding behavior.
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Japanese Binding Color Sets New

Explore color combinations for Japanese binding thread, covers, and paper, and discuss palettes that suit different projects.
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Stab-Bound Notebooks: Cutting and Assembly

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Four-Hole Binding Layouts New

Discuss four-hole binding layouts, spacing measurements, and how hole placement changes the look of a finished notebook.
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Hemp-Leaf Stitch Paths New

Compare hemp-leaf stitch paths, thread routing, and tension tips for clean corners and secure exposed spines.
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Drilling Binding Holes New

Talk about drilling and punching binding holes, including awl use, drill setups, edge alignment, and avoiding tear-out.
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Japanese Stab-Bound Notebooks: Project Galleries

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Matched Stab-Bound Sets New

Post matched stab-bound notebook sets and discuss coordinating covers, thread colors, sizes, and gift-ready groupings.
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Name Panels on Covers New

Discuss name panels and cover labels for stab-bound notebooks, including placement, materials, and lettering methods.
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Storing Exposed Spine Threads New

Share ways to store and protect notebooks with exposed spine threads, from shelving to sleeves and travel handling.
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