Shuttle Press & Bindery

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Shuttle Press & Bindery Established in 2014, Shuttle Press & Bindery creates handcrafted books and letterpress stationery. In fact, it was a story that began long before I was born.

The story of Shuttle Press & Bindery starts long before I was digging through lead type and sewing text-blocks. I have always been aware that artistic talent runs in a family. I did not know however, that a passion for something as specific as letterpress was able to pass down through the bloodlines. How coincidental a craft to be picked up by family members three generations apart. After falling in love with letterpress and bookbinding in college, I came to discover that my great-grandfather, Thomas Johnson, owned and operated a small tabletop press. He and my great-grandmother, Imogene, also worked together to create beautiful handmade stationery. Now, nearly 50 years later, I have come to own that very same press. Despite being stored away for so many years the press was in beautiful shape when I inherited her. She needed some oil, new rollers, and a good cleaning, but was certainly no worse for wear. I am proud to say that "Imogene", as I affectionately named her, is printing once again.

-Dana

You'll find me today at the 🍄Wild Mushroom Festival🍄 at Deans Mill Farm hosted by Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Tick...
10/04/2026

You'll find me today at the 🍄Wild Mushroom Festival🍄 at Deans Mill Farm hosted by Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Tickets are SOLD OUT for this event!

The studio at The Velvet Mill is closed - but will reopen on Thursday from 12-5. 📚💕

🍂October🍂 Schedule! The studio will be OPEN the following dates/times:Saturday, October 3, from 9-5Thursday, October 8, ...
10/03/2026

🍂October🍂 Schedule!

The studio will be OPEN the following dates/times:
Saturday, October 3, from 9-5
Thursday, October 8, from 12-5
Thursday, October 15, from 12-5
Friday, October 16, from 12-5
Thursday, October 22, from 12-5
Friday, October 23, from 12-5
Saturday, October 24, from 9-5
Saturday, October 31, from 9-5

AND

At Deans Mill Farm on Sunday, October 4th for the Wild Mushroom Festival from 12-4 Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 🍄

At Olde Mistick Village on Saturday and Sunday October 17th and 18th for the return of Apple Fest! 🍎

"We are but wayward leaves..."

Can this album be saved?! >> Swipe to find out! >> This was an incredible scrapbook - filled to the brim with one local ...
10/03/2026

Can this album be saved?! >> Swipe to find out! >>

This was an incredible scrapbook - filled to the brim with one local man's military history. As always, it's such an honor to breathe new life into incredible books like this one.

Psst... look close at the third slide. It shows what's inside the "pillow" style cover of this book - with a little hint of it's origin!

Shuttle Press & Bindery will be CLOSED this weekend - reopening on Thursday October 1st from 12-5 📚
09/26/2026

Shuttle Press & Bindery will be CLOSED this weekend - reopening on Thursday October 1st from 12-5 📚

This book got the white glove treatment - but not for the reason you might think! This time it was for MY protection! Wh...
09/23/2026

This book got the white glove treatment - but not for the reason you might think! This time it was for MY protection!

While unconfirmed, this early copy of Wuthering Heights has all the markers for being a poison book! ☠️ If you own a brilliant green binding (typically with gold embellishments) from the early-mid 1800s, bound in the UK or US - your book may contain arsenic. Handle with care!

The Harvest Festival at Coggeshall Farm Museum is today from 10-4! 🍂 Don't miss this incredible celebration of farm life...
09/19/2026

The Harvest Festival at Coggeshall Farm Museum is today from 10-4! 🍂 Don't miss this incredible celebration of farm life, crafts, food, and more! It's a beautiful day!

The Velvet Mill studio will be CLOSED today but reopen tomorrow 11-5 - see you soon!

Every one of these family Bibles is so unique and different - just look at the beautiful cover design and spine! This bo...
09/16/2026

Every one of these family Bibles is so unique and different - just look at the beautiful cover design and spine!

This book needed hinge repair, and a deep conditioning treatment. Swipe to see the transformation.

It's an absolutely GORGEOUS day for an art festival! 🎨 Stop by the Codman Estate in Lincoln, MA from 10-4 to shop an inc...
09/12/2026

It's an absolutely GORGEOUS day for an art festival! 🎨 Stop by the Codman Estate in Lincoln, MA from 10-4 to shop an incredible array of artists and artisans.

Historic New England Festivals + Markets

A friendly reminder that the studio will be CLOSED today, Sunday, September 6th.
09/06/2026

A friendly reminder that the studio will be CLOSED today, Sunday, September 6th.

Seven more volumes of Shakespeare, conditioned! I offer this service for bindings as a preventative measure - combating ...
09/03/2026

Seven more volumes of Shakespeare, conditioned! I offer this service for bindings as a preventative measure - combating cracking and redrot.

Studio open 12-5 Friday and 9-5 Saturday - CLOSED this Sunday!

Address

22 Bayview Ave
Stonington, CT
06378

Opening Hours

Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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