This hand-sewn journal is covered with a bright blue marbled paper. I marbled the paper in what is called the Cockatoo pattern. The book is sewn together with purple linen thread and the same color paper on the inside covers. The sewing style is the coptic stitch. This book opens completely flat for easy writing entries or drawing sketches. The 112 pages are blank paper Strathmore drawing paper. SIZE is 7" SQUARE. This is a nice size for a either a sketch book or a writing journal.