tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post208633305602280952..comments2023-07-25T11:48:39.285-04:00Comments on The Free Motion Quilting Project: Quilt Biz #7 - Self PublishingLeahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-69896619662863272242012-07-06T19:40:30.129-04:002012-07-06T19:40:30.129-04:00Hi Keelytm - For binding the cheapest and most sta...Hi Keelytm - For binding the cheapest and most standard option is called "perfect bound" which means the pages are sewn and glued together (think paper back book).<br /><br />Coil (spiral) binding is very nice for a quilting book because it will lay flat, but it's far more expensive to print.<br /><br />Really you have to just compare the two methods with the cost. I went with spiral binding for my mini books because they were so small and wouldn't lay flat if perfect bound. For my first full sized book (365 free motion quilting designs) I had no choice but to perfect bind because I went with Create Space and that's all they offer.<br /><br />Again, it's a personal choice and ultimately cost and availability will decide what binding is right for your book.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />LeahLeahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03674869334249298532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-36898382815287108222012-07-06T11:04:44.002-04:002012-07-06T11:04:44.002-04:00This was such a great, in-depth look at self publi...This was such a great, in-depth look at self publishing. I've been thinking about going that route for awhile, but I guess I didn't know fully what that entailed. I am going to have to really think about this now (which is good). One thing I didn't see you mention was how you picked the binding style of the book. Did you do yours <a href="http://onyxprinting.com/Perfect-Bind-Books.aspx" rel="nofollow">perfect binding printing</a>? I know there are other types, and I am wondering which one is the most cost effective.Keelytmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11988570653621032375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-46439420157286639932012-05-22T12:51:25.106-04:002012-05-22T12:51:25.106-04:00Fantastic post, thanks so much Leah!Fantastic post, thanks so much Leah!Mishkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430743905175844858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-20554285281577652622012-05-21T04:31:31.328-04:002012-05-21T04:31:31.328-04:00Thank you so much for all your sharing, I love rea...Thank you so much for all your sharing, I love reading your blogs and I have started free machine quilting 10 mins a day. Small steps.<br />I am so pleased that you have found a trade that you enjoy doing, can support your family and share with others. Thanks Pippa. xxxPippas quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02713381836492227340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-87866836419192087682012-05-21T02:21:17.105-04:002012-05-21T02:21:17.105-04:00I'm really enjoying these posts, I have learnt...I'm really enjoying these posts, I have learnt such a lot from you. Thanks so much for sharing your experience!Soolihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04703155392258429098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-66225698908644524172012-05-20T21:07:05.726-04:002012-05-20T21:07:05.726-04:00You go girl!!!! Standing in line for that awesome,...You go girl!!!! Standing in line for that awesome, self-published compilation of 365!!! Am so excited!!!!!!!!! Over the top hugs coming your way, :-DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-51346396849479733482012-05-20T20:20:34.156-04:002012-05-20T20:20:34.156-04:00Thanks for this info...I really appreciate the tim...Thanks for this info...I really appreciate the time you took to share these informative posts.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16286111523302832267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-32046338955393038702012-05-20T19:41:08.470-04:002012-05-20T19:41:08.470-04:00wow! never heard of createspace, but do shop on am...wow! never heard of createspace, but do shop on amazon all the time, this is awesome!<br />I'm not even thinking of publishing anything, but it's a far away dream for ONE day :-)<br /><br />nBTW I'm soon uploading a youtube video of my long arm quilting doing a zig zag that was inspired by one of your designs :-)beaquilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09854296867039522197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-30218463856080427542012-05-20T19:21:41.713-04:002012-05-20T19:21:41.713-04:00Thanks for sharing Leah, this is awesome informati...Thanks for sharing Leah, this is awesome information. It is great that you have documented the good and the bad as it is very easy to go into a project with eyes half closed. <br />I wish you every success with your book and hopefully I will be able to get it through the Book Depository (aka Amazon) to get the free postage to Australia.<br />Cheers<br />RuthRuth Mahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17181124964461377306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7302142022228564326.post-69945075429725184542012-05-20T19:18:42.553-04:002012-05-20T19:18:42.553-04:00Wonderful. Thanks so much for these posts. I can...Wonderful. Thanks so much for these posts. I can't wait to order a copy of your next book! And someday... Maybe.... I will use this info to help me write a book of my own. Thanks again. <br />my-amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13227795752229563177noreply@blogger.com