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Stitching Pony I made from mostly scrap wood & several hardware pieces,some improvised, that is an indespensable tool for me, especially since I have onset of arthritis in my powerhand! Until I can afford a Tippman machine,it serves me well! The design many may know, it was made based on the drafting & instructions by Al Stohlman in The Art of Hand sewing Leather by Al Stohlman, from Tandy.

Thank you much 'Suicide' for the two thumbs up, regarding the mocs I made for my family! Currently, I have completed construction on a home made Stitching Pony,based on the design made by Al Stohlman (from the Art of Hand Sewing Leather) instruction book. Also just referbished a pair of used shoe lasts, and am looking forward to using them to improve workmanship on future moccasins! Again,thanks!

Thank you 'CarvedOn ' for your compliment and the comment "you rock" animation! I hope that I shall soon see some of your leathercraft work, orsharing of related crafting knowledge or experiences . Again I thank you for your kind words CarvedOn!! See you soon ayn

Thank you 'Suicide' for viewing and giving me the two thumbs up. It means much to me, the animation expresses more than words can! Again, thank you!Being I am new to this site, learning to navigate my way around it, I hope that I shall view your and others leathercrafting! I really like the owl as your avitar/profile!

Greetings, My intro; About 4 years ago I started leathercrafting small leather cases out of necessity. Being disabled and active. I require a more reliable case to secure & insure my tools & devices longevity. I got tired & disappointed in commercially made cases, because I found most of the commercial cases I bought in the past,did not last! All of the leathercraft projects are hand made and hand stitched. Several family & friends have asked me to make leathercraft items, I followed through. Only recently I had been asked to instruct student classes, making small leather cases at a local Tandy Leather store. I enjoyed teaching, as well as learning from my students! I hope to see prior and new students in years to come. In addition to teaching leathercrafting, another major goal of mine is to learn how to make shoeware, boots and orthotic shoes/boots for folks that need a practical & reliable orthotic shoe or boot that can meet their specific needs or demands for their lifestyle. In due time, I hope that I can establish open communication of ideas,meaningful words of encouragement, tips, do's & don'ts, advice etc Being that today is that special day that Christ was born, I shall rejoin my family and close this intro of myself for now. I pray that everyone have joyous, loving,and safe holidays with family and friends (including our non human friends!),... ayn

I made the mocs for my family by Christmas last year, the other leathercraft projects also completed within last few years