Renoir - thanks for this review, its extremely useful. I'm Bristol/Bath based and just starting out making things from leather. I think I'll give them a visit. Is there anyone else in the South West worth considering? I did speak to Thomas Ware Tanners in Bristol, who were also extremely friendly and helpful but suggested I'd probably get more choice and availability from someone like AW Midgley, albeit at a slightly higher price, as they (Thomas Ware) are mainly making to order in a limited choice of colours.