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Very nice work! I too have a problem with bleed through. I would like to get an answer too. Randy

Peter. Excellent work. Very nice carving and tooling. Randy

Kani, Welcome to the forum and enjoy! Randy

Keep posting the cool work!! Randy

Jim Welcome to the forum. Great people here! Randy

Mike, Some people recommend a larger size top thread, smaller bobbin thread. That thread combination is supposed to be easier on the timing of your machine. I have a Artisan Toro 3000 stitcher.When stitching knife sheaths, I use a size 277 thread on both my top and bobbin threads. I prefer "the look" of same size threads. Randy

mike, Nice job on the purse. I like the contrasting colors between the green leaves and tan backrouund. Randy

Mike, Nice Case. Randy

Welcome to the forum! Randy

Marc, Nice work on the holster rig. I enjoy seeing cowboy rigs made for modern pistols. Welcome to the forum. Randy

Your best bet is studying under a saddlemaker. Best Wishes In Your Journey! Randy

Hello fellow Illinois-in. Nice work and welcome to the forum! Randy

Joanna, This is by far the best leatherworking forum I've seen. I missed out on alot of good info and nice people by not discovering this forum sooner. Well gotta go and catch up on all the past posts I missed. Please keep up the great work. We all appreciate it! Randy

Hey Guys thanks for the welcome. I will post some of my work when I get a chance. And Major, When I get some time I would like to visit your guild. I'm only about an hour from Downers Grove. Randy

Bonnie and Smokin, Thanks for the welcome! When I get some time, I will post some photos of my work. And Smokin, I'm located about 35 miles north of Chicago, near the Wisconsin state line. Randy

Hi All, I discovered this forum a few days ago and I'm really impressed with the quality of content. I started in leatherwork about 4 years ago. I've made several wallets, cell phone cases, knife sheaths, holsters and a pair of western boots that I built while studying under Carl Chappel in St.Jo Texas. I'm still not sure if I want to focus on holsters and sheaths or boots and shoes. Maybe one day I will figure it all out. I have a pretty well equipted leather/boot shop including a saddle stitcher, top stitcher and many hand tools. (actually way more then I use) Learning is a life long experience and I know I can learn a few things from this forum. Randy

Joanna, I felt bad when I heard Carl's boots were stolen. I studied boot making under Carl Chappel a year ago this past June and have admired that particular pair of boots on several occasions