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If you are looking for some good inexpensive leather for starting out I would try out Springfield at http://springfieldleather.com/17/Leathers/ They have a wide selection with better prices than Tandy. I like Herman Oak. It carves easier than Wicket and Craig. Wicket and Craig does tool well. I like Panhandle leather for Its prices on that brand. http://panhandleleather.com/LEATHER_c90.htm Rob

I don't know if you are still looking. check this out. Rob http://www.nativetech.org/clothing/mittens/mitteninstr.html

On the question of knives, you could ask 20 people and get that many differant answers. how to finish edges I would check this out.Rob http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=18101

I like to use Fiebings Oil dye. You want to wait until the piece is dry. I then give it a coat of Neatsfoot oil then dye the part. The oil helps to even the dye. Rob

I've used cloth for slots before. But I stich each slot into place on the face of the leather. Rob

I use a wood dish rack. I rest the parts upright. there are lots of slots to rest the work in. If you have a finish side you can rest the part on it's back. Rob

Very nice. I love it. I can tell that you've been at this for some time. Rob

That looks pretty nice. I don't see anything wrong with that.Rob

That looks good. If you're interested learning about leather work, you've come to the right place. Rob

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=22519 you can check this out. Rob

A gift that Van Gogh might like to have sent his girl friend. I think it's an erie gift to be sure. Rob

That looks good to me. that. lacing sets it off nicely. The tooling is nice also. Love it. Rob

I would try Springfield leather their prices are better than Tandy and a larger selection of leather and tools. Rob http://springfieldleather.com/

That's very nice work and a nice size. I like the colors also. What kind of buckle is that? It's not one I've seen before. Rob

You did a good job on staining the background. I like the stitching it's nice and even. your first attempts look better than mine. Before you do many more projects you should get some scraps and practice and pratice and pratice, I wish I had. It looks like you could have cut a little deeper on the holster. you can cut two thirds of the way deep and still have enough strength. I like my border stamped flush against the cut for the border. I use tape on the back of the leather so the leather doesn’t deform when tooled, and I leave it on"the tape" to keep the inside clean looking when I stain. Keep it up. Rob

I live in the heart of limestone country. I have a 3 in piece that I've used for a year and it works great. I think if the stone is smooth and thick enough it would work. I wouldn't spend a lot for testing. It needs to be a solid base or you will have problems with cracking any way. Rob

that looks a lot like a bag I saw on the grain side up. you might want to check it out. Rob http://kingsxcustomleatherworks.blogspot.com/2013/03/sewing-gussets.html

Now that's very nice. I like the detail on the feathers. Of course the braiding is sharp from what I can see. This is a job to be proud of. Rob

I like it. I looks like a pro job. I've been doing some some smaller wallets my self lately. what I see is perfect. I think with a small one like that I would either line the inside, or dye it. with a very small wallet a small thing like that detracts from the overall look of it. I love what you've done with it. Keep it up. Rob

You know I hate to rain on your parade but I have a 6 inch thick, 3 X 4 feet wide block of limestone for free. It is not polished, but its very smooth. It's not the most durable stuff around, but it beats nothing. It's very nice, it looks great. Rob

Hello from Indiana. The stuff you have posted looks pretty good. Maybe a little small, but good. If you're intrested in leather this is the place to be. I hope to be seeing more from you. Rob

If this is going to be left on the bike. I would want to use polyester size 346 or larger because it's sun and water resistant. On the leather it will depend on how stiff you will want your bag to be. I would use a 7-8 ounce in a latigo, or a bridal leather that will help it to stand up to the weather. That kind of leather has wax and oil already in it. Oil tanned leather would work also. How much you will need is another thing, I don't use metric if I can help it, buy I find that most places I know of you will have to buy a side. it all depends on what you like to work with. Rob

Hey there, just about everyone starts out that way. this is the best place to learn. check out the floral carving area under forums. Rob

That's very nice for your first project. Keep it up. This is a great place to learn the art of Leather Crafting. Rob

That's very nice work. Your beading is first rate also. Love them.