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Chris, beautiful work. Cheryl

11 more days left and it's getting nervous around here Seriously, thank all of you who have supported me already. Cheryl

Thank You CG. Of course I understand money being tight. Please don't feel bad if you can't kick in. Cheryl

Trying a new one to see if it works..... https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1572920904/attending-sheridan-may-2015-for-leatherwork There for some reason this one works. Thanks for telling Camano. Cheryl

I have just learned there's been some concern about questions asked at kickstarter. I can tell you I don't have access to your info and never will unless you asked for a project. Folks if you go some where online to buy a shirt, the site has you join before they will let you shop. That's all kickstarter is doing. It doesn't take any money to join and they thought you might like to see the other projects, the same as you might want to see a different shirt. Michael Dale said he was uncomfortable so he didn't donate, so I figured some others of you might be too. I assure your information will NOT be abused. Thanks so much, Cheryl https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1572920904/attending-sheridan-may-2015-for-leatherwork

I have been leatherworking in Rutland for 3 years now. Actually 4 but I don't really count the first year I was learning. Now, I have an Etsy shop and sell things at the Farmer's Market every summer. I received some grants to take some workshops in Sheridan, where some of the best known artisans and craftsmen/women teach their skills. I was so terribly excited....and then I found out that while the grant would pay for the instruction, tools, and materials, it won't be able to be applied to the travel costs from Rutland, Vermont to Sheridan, Wyoming, for the lodging, or for food. After some careful budgeting and discussion with my grant caseworker, I've been able to determine that I would need $2,000 to pay for the airfare, cab to and from the airport, the hotel room, and a per diem for the food. I've been able to come up with half of that on my own by tightening my own budget and pinching pennies until Abe screams for mercy! But that still leaves me $1,000 short. Thus, the Kickstarter to attempt to fund the remaining $1,000. My life has changed so much in 3 years I can't imagine where I'll end up if I actually get to take these workshops at Sheridan. If you have a free moment peruse these workshops being offered this year. http://www.leathercraftersjournal.com/sheridan2015workshops.html I see this as a crossroads in my business where I can increase quality control and spend less time per project. Thank all of you who have backed me so far. And for the rewards: Rewards: $5 or more You will receive a choice of handmade keyfob stamped with with your homestate's abbreviation, your initials, or a hand-molded keyfob of my own special horse's eye. Estimated Delivery: Jun 2015 Ships: Anywhere in the world $20 or more A wonderful leatherworker, Al Bane For Leather, http://www.albaneforleather.net/%C2'> offered his expertise as well. For $20, he'll make you a handmade leather cuff bracelet! Estimated Delivery will depend on his schedule but I will pay shipping on all of this. $50 or more: He'll make you a leather belt! $400 or more: He'll make you a leather vest! $1000 If you donate $1,000, he'll make you your very own custom leather jacket!

Can you put up a pic? Thanks, Cheryl

I've done papier mache before and I don't see why it wouldn't work. I used a paper hredder to get enough paper. Sure would take some time to skive that much leather

Top layer where ever that is. Cheryl And Constabulary, I own a Singer 29 treadle and a 28 handcrank. Love my Singers. Cheryl

Randahl, this is very pretty and functional. Cheryl

Another one of my 'art' pieces. I do some of these just to practice. Thanks to all of you who have contributed.

Here's the kickstarter URL, sorry. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1572920904/attending-sheridan-may-2015-for-leatherwork

My project is almost 1/2 over because I chose 30 days but I'm not 1/2 way there yet. I'm really trying to not be discouraged but it's hard. I honestly believe this is going to be a turning point in my career and I try to think what will happen depending on which path I can take. I have no intentions of quitting leatherwork, that I know no matter which way this goes. And I figure in a few more years I can catch up hopefully to the point I would be in May if I went to Sheridan. I'm offering some wonderful gifts to people who donate. So I guess the rest is in your hands. Thanks so much to the people who have been contributing. Cheryl This is the Christmas Show I do every year .

I'm still gonna use resolene for the finish, I just want to resist a carved moon so I can paint the mountains green. Then I'll put resolene over all of it Bob. I have 'leather sheen' I think from tandy so I'll try it and put several coats, and try it first on painted leather to make sure it's not going to remove the paint. Thanks Bob, Cheryl

Thor that is such a cool project and I'm sure your daughter will love it. Cheryl

I have always used resist to well resist things so they don't get other colors on them. Eco Flo I think. Today I'm working on a painted project and was going to resist the yellow so I didn't get green on it, and I can't find my resist anywhere. Can you folks tell me what else you've usd to resist with so I can see if I have it and how you use it? Thanks so much, Cheryl

Very Cool. Cheryl

About this project I have been leatherworking in Rutland for 3 years now. Actually 4 but I don't really count the first year I was learning. Now, I have an Etsy shop and sell things at the Farmer's Market every summer. I received some grants to take some workshops in Sheridan, where some of the best known artisans and craftsmen/women teach their skills. I was so terribly excited....and then I found out that while the grant would pay for the instruction, tools, and materials, it won't be able to be applied to the travel costs from Rutland, Vermont to Sheridan, Wyoming, for the lodging, or for food. After some careful budgeting and discussion with my grant caseworker, I've been able to determine that I would need $2,000 to pay for the airfare, cab to and from the airport, the hotel room, and a per diem for the food. I've been able to come up with half of that on my own by tightening my own budget and pinching pennies until Abe screams for mercy! But that still leaves me $1,000 short. Thus, the Kickstarter to attempt to fund the remaining $1,000. My life has changed so much in 3 years I can't imagine where I'll end up if I actually get to take these workshops at Sheridan. If you have a free moment peruse these workshops being offered this year. http://www.leathercraftersjournal.com/sheridan2015workshops.html I see this as a crossroads in my business where I can increase quality control and spend less time per project. Thank all of you who have backed me so far. And for the rewards: Rewards: $5 or more You will receive a choice of handmade keyfob stamped with with your homestate's abbreviation, your initials, or a hand-molded keyfob of my own special horse's eye. Estimated Delivery: Jun 2015 Ships: Anywhere in the world $20 or more A wonderful leatherworker, Al Bane For Leather, http://www.albaneforleather.net/%C2'> offered his expertise as well. For $20, he'll make you a handmade leather cuff bracelet! Estimated Delivery will depend on his schedule but I will pay shipping on all of this. $50 or more: He'll make you a leather belt! $400 or more: He'll make you a leather vest! $1000 If you donate $1,000, he'll make you your very own custom leather biker's jacket!

I wanted to share a link to Al Banes gorgeous clothes and other things he does.......http://www.albaneforleather.net/ Edited: Try this one http://www.albane4leather.com

I have been leatherworking in Rutland for 3 years now. Actually 4 but I don't really count the first year I was learning. Now I have an Etsy shop and work the Farmer's Market every summer. My life has changed so much in 3 years I can't imagine where I'll end up if I actually get to take these workshops at Sheridan. If you have a free moment peruse these workshops being offered this year. http://www.leathercraftersjournal.com/sheridan2015workshops.html I see this as a crossroads in my business where I can increase quality control and spend less time per project. Thank all of you who have backed me so far. And don't forget Al Bane for leather's wonderful offers for donations, if you donate 20 he'll make you a cuff, 50 a belt, 400 a vest and 1000 a jacket of your choice!!!! Thanks, Cheryl

Thank you so much card. I am hoping I won't short out at the end but that amount is plenty to get me there and back and allow me to eat. I'm amazed at how generous people can be

Thank you so much Denise. This will make it so much easier. I think the people trying to argue have decided to leave me alone. And thanks about Sheridan. Cheryl

This is the new [picture that was suppose to post but don't know what happened. I am getting closer to my goal with the help of you very special people. Please don't foget that besides me making you all a much better key chain than shown in the top Al Bane for Leather is making cuffs, belts, vests and jackets for me for products that you get. These are just a few more of the projects I learned to make on my own but the classes would help so much. This is my business, my way of life. I've had this business 4 years and I have made some things I'm very proud of but I am at the point where I need some guidance. My community money will pay for all the classes I can squeeze in on the workshop schedule, but I have to get there to take them. . Thanks, Cheryl Https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1572920904/attending-Sheridan-May-2015-For-Leatherwork

Thank you Card. Cheryl