Review By: Nancy Lefko,    - January 25, 2010
"For the artist who likes to add a little stitching to their altered books, the canvas book is a wonderful product.  This “ready to go” book measures 8 1/2” x 11” and has six pocketed pages (which can be cut to make a 12 page book.)  The unprimed 100% cotton canvas is ready for all you can dish out -- painting, stamping, embellishing, journaling and more.  The zig-zagged edges prevent fraying and there is a spine that can accommodate a dowel should that be desired. Before starting to alter my canvas book I cut it in half to make two 6 1/2” x 8 1/2” books.  I also cut open the pockets to give myself 12 pages (including front and back covers) to decorate.  Because I cut the book down in size, I went around the cut edges with a zig-zag stitch. I used a variety of mediums to color the pages:  acrylic paints, oil pastels and water soluble crayons.  I collaged papers and Lutradur onto pages with gel medium, stitched, stamped and sewed on buttons. Canvas books hold a host of  possibilities.  I can envision creating books to commemorate special occasions such as weddings or babies’ births.  They would also be a great venue for art journaling or could be used for children’s art projects."