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Really cool! Surprised that they didn't use round holes for the stitching, so that it didn't show through the front on the original ball. YinTx

So here is the results from a couple of days effort. I tried to do it justice, but clearly not up to the master level of Mr. Linnell! I sometimes have more difficulty doing the larger patterns than the tiny patterns, perhaps because I have done more of the tiny stuff. Good for me to learn new stuff! Curious to see if anyone else has been trying his pattern and following his instruction? If so, feel free to post your progress here! I'd love to see it. YinTx

+1, agreed, nice clean project! YinTx

The one on the right. not quite black, but pretty dark leather. Tooled, no antique. Is this kinda what you are thinking of? YinTx

They are all three good, but the volume that has a section on knife sheaths is Volume One. The Art of Hand Sewing Leather is also quite good, but I didn't see anything in there specific to knife sheaths. If you haven't sewn before and plan to on this, definitely review it. YinTx

@Dwight, I considered doing that, but the customer wanted a different look than the prototype, so I went ahead and did version 4. He says it's a keeper, but hasn't been able to acquire it yet due to the stay at home orders here. Here's the look - and it works pretty well. YinTx

Looks top notch and really functional to boot! Well done. YinTx

I hope you all are aware of the free classes that Jim Linnell is putting on. They are in several individual parts, and on Tandy's Facebook page. He is going into a lot of detail about tooling and assembling a notepad cover with a pocket and pen holder. There are some episodes that the audio is no good, but still worth watching him work up close. He goes into detail about decorative cuts, understanding why he does the things he does, how to get good depth in your carving, etc. It is oriented to the very beginner leather worker, but I found a lot to garner from it. I am using it to let the young one learn as well. Here is the first piece I have tooled from his pattern, which is an internal pocket - on some pretty rough leather. Yes, I know it has errors, but hey, this is for learning! I'm off to touch one of them up... YinTx

Also Al Stohlman's "Art of making leather cases" will be of use. YinTx

It is really nice though. Let us know how it does in the rest of the world! YinTx

Thank you so much for sharing your techniques with us. I have not seen anyone tool like that, nor have I seen coloring like that. I have been enjoying watching all of your videos! Nicely done! YinTx

They came out really nice! Excellent use of free time, btw. YinTx

2016, 2671, and 2051 sold. YinTx

Take a look at some of these: I have others as well. Let me know what type of leaf pattern you are looking for and what the application is: wallet, belt, etc. YinTx

I might, let me know if you are still interested and I'll take a look through what I have... YinTx

Fantastic art. And poignent. YinTx

No one has mentioned this yet, but quality of leather has a huge impact on the final results. With some of the Hermann Oak leather I have, I can tool it and wet mold it and only lose some of the definition. With some of the Tandy leather I have, I can tool it and lay it gently aside and as it dries it springs back to it's untooled state in some areas. Very frustrating, and I keep telling myself not to tool that leather, but I invariably carve a piece now and then. Tonight is one of those times. Have to hammer it down multiple times it seems. What kind of leather are you using? YinTx

As everyone has said, your stitching is pretty top notch. If you were to zoom in and really get super picky, you might see some issue with the pricking iron marks not being perfectly aligned - overlap 2 or more tines to help with that. Sometimes having uneven linen thread can cause stitches to not look perfect, nothing you can do about that other than change brand. Also, looking at the last photos, your real issue may simply be one of uneven tension. Buffing and tapping down the stitch can improve the look, and practice will improve the tension. Sometimes less is better. Overall, no one in the rest of the world outside of leatherworkers is going to look at that stitch and notice anything awry. Heck, most of us would be just complimenting your stitching and wishing we were as good, not critiquing it! YinTx

chrisash, as @Sheilajeanne mentioned, the majority of these are discontinued Craftaids. And for #6536, I have never seen a yellow Craftaid. Some of these date back to 1954, and are in great shape considering the age. Thanks for the question! YinTx

Also, useful for turned items where you don't want the stitch to show on the outside. Diagonal/diamond/slot pricking irons will show the stitch when you turn the item. YinTx

sold. Thanks! YinTx

I don't even know what to say. I tried to return my tools and patterns, but the stores said no. You do fantastic work, @ABHandmade. I could work a hundred years of Sundays and not get to that level. YinTx

Looks like a really great idea! Thanks for sharing. YinTx

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