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X3 It was lovely! Or more, her card was lovely! ;U; It made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside!!!
But the second part looks much better. 
I just uploaded a video on Vimeo that demonstrates how I sew my book!!It's uploading / converting at the moment, but go watch it when you can if you need some clarification *that I hope* I'm able to make here.
It will be available here
Here's a place to learn how to make your own book.
Completed books (mine and others!)
moved them! [link]
Tutorial: Bind your own Sc. Grammar Reference :
Bookbinding Tutorial :
Alternative Sewing Guide :
Simple (Single Paper) Tutorial :
Marbled Paper Tutorial (endsheets) : Planning
Paper Making Tutorial : Planning
Questions I've answered:
q Does any needle work?
a Yes, so long as the thread fits. The holes in the book are made with the awl so the needle is only to guide the thread.
q How long does the thread need to be?
a I'm not sure, I just use about 2 feet and tie more on (between holes on the spine) if I run out.
For your alternative sewing guide I noticed that you mentioned that you wrote you don't recommend that method for sewing loose sheets. Are there any other methods you would recommend for binding loose sheets that would lay flat?
I'd love to bind a thick sketchbook with loose sheets but so far I'm not finding too many methods to do so. Thanks!
Sorry, also sorry for the delay.
I'm not sure if you've answered this question yet...but how many pieces of paper did you use to make this book here? I'd like to make one that's the same size (: Thank you!
I used 48 sheets of 9" x 6" 80 lb drawing paper.
Good luck