Order Handmade Books at Home so you can make your own beautiful books.
Shop the new tender-hearted journal collection.
Connect with me and other binders to find support and get inspiration.
Hello! I’m Chanel Ly, the bookbinder and creator behind bitter melon bindery.
The first book I made in 2013 was wonky and I treasured it. As a fervent paper scraps saver, I was delighted to learn how to turn a simple material into a beautiful and functional piece of art. When my shelves were overflowing with handmade books, I created bitter melon bindery in 2017.
I release journal collections a few times a year, and share calming bookbinding videos on YouTube. In December 2023, my book for beginner bookbinders was published, called Handmade Books at Home.