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    Thanks, everyone. We don't feel too special about scooping him up, I am sure if you'd have seen him you'd have done the same.

    So far a few health issues, which I was expecting. But - he is housebroken, plays a good ball game, is polite and extremely gentle. Loves the car and isn't afraid of the vet. Only thing he didn't care for was the bath, but he stood like a trooper anyway. He lays where you tell him to, doesn't fuss over food and won't touch anything unless you give it to him. We are amazed! However, we are watching Suzie (the springer) and the cats.... we think they are plotting and want to send him back. We've hidden all the rope and duct tape from them.

    Crystal

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    We took some items into the local humane society this weekend. Dropped off newspapers, toys, blankets and bleach. Came home with this little fellow:

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    We named him Jimme. My sister told us "You can't change the whole world by adopting one dog but you can change one dog's whole world." We're sure glad we get the chance to change his.

    Crystal

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    Clay- that wasn't the kind of shrubbery I was expecting! I hope the visit was a good time, I am enjoying seeing the items and the tools. (You did give the tools back, right?)wink.gif

    I just gotta ask- is that a dragon in that one piece? Or do I really need to start wearing my glasses?

    Crystal

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    Hi All!

    On items like checkbook covers and other things that have a fold, what is the best way to make sure your design is centered? The fold has no real "border" and the opposite side will have a stitch line and an edge. Visually is it better to center from the stitch line or from the actual edge of the project? This would be for a design that is not carried to the backside of the project.

    Thanks!

    Crystal

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    Here's an old thread with a neat tip on how to get rid of the old stitches more simply than you would have thought.

    It doesn't seem to want to take my cut and paste, so if this doesn't work, just search "picking stitches" and you will find a topic "not relishing the hours picking stitches" or something like that. That's the one you want.

    Here's the link: http://leatherworker...showtopic=12224

    I tried the copy/paste with the search results and it wouldn't paste for me either, Denise. Went back to original post and it worked. (I think).

    Crystal

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    Hi Brad-

    Paul Burnett does some fabulous scroll work and has lessons on his web site: http://www.paintingcow.com/home_study_courses.html

    He is also going to be hosting free lessons on LW: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=18691

    If you are looking for design ideas, I have a few books I bought from Amazon.com and one of them is called "Florid Victorian Ornament" and another is "Baroque Ornament and Designs".

    Crystal

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    Been there, done that. And, no, the profanity doesn't help - neither does hopping up and down while using the profanity.

    Depending on how large the smudge is I can recommend using acrylic paint - mixed to match the color of the area that was smudged. Don't paint it on like you're painting a house. Use small strokes and a little bit of dabbing. You will want to dab a little of the matching color in a lighter tint as well as a darker tint to make it blend well.

    I had to cover the area about the size of a dime.

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    Nope - you're not gonna see it... until I put oil on this or it suntans, then there will be a pale spot.

    Hope this helps!

    Crystal

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    Okay, I'm gonna tell y'all a little story on me that's going to make everybody who's ever had a problem with swivel knives feel a lot better about themselves.

    Back in '69 I started this trade with a feed store scrap bundle and a Barlow pocketknife. Later in life, I moved up to saddle maker scraps and a Schrade Waldon knife.

    Then in 1991 I decided to get professional about this and went down to a Tandy Dealer (location un-named to prevent a lawsuit.)I walked in and told the lady that I needed a professional knife for cuting leather. She gladly went and got a swivel knife and said "This will do the trick."

    I stood there looking at for a moment and said "This is what the pros use?" to which she replied "Yep, this is the one."

    So I took it home and spent 15 minutes trying to cut a strap from a piece of 10 ounce leather for a project I was working on. Afterwards, I went to Home Depot and bought a utility knife to finish the project.

    Feel better?

    smile.gif That was a good story! Thanks for sharing that!

    Crystal

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    I just adore the English Springer Spaniels. Although we never hunted with ours, they have been great house dogs that aren't afraid to get dirty. They were easy to train (or we were easy for them to train), love people, hate squirrels, and are toy obsessed. Got to have a ball, stuffed animal, sock or whatever else is near to carry in their mouths. They both have been extremely expressive dogs. First one was bench bred, second was field and bench.

    Our vet reccomended to look for UK lines in our next one to avoid some of the common health issues such as: hip dyslpasia, eye problems and skin allergies. They do require some grooming and do need exercise.

    No pictures of Suzie in action. But this is one of her doing the job she likes best: Being man's best friend.

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    Crystal

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