Crystal

Zack White Leather has a spur pattern pack. They might have what you are looking for. Just click on the ad that runs at the top of the page. Look in the "books and patterns" section. Hidecrafters also has a pattern pack for spur straps. Look in the "patterns- tooling" section. Again- just click on the ad at the top of the page. Crystal

Hi doubleh! It's never too late to jump in and say hello! Looking forward to seeing some of your work. Crystal

Right here, David. They will be posted in the "Special Events, Contests and Classes" section. Crystal

I have to agree- don't think I have seen anything like that on here either! Very cool! Thanks for sharing that with us! Crystal

The lessons are coming! Had a bit of a delay, but Paul says the lessons should be ready for November 1st! Crystal

What a great thing to do! I am sure she is tickled with the much needed leashes. Crystal

Hi New Yorker! This is a link to another hand sewing discussion: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=17122&st=0 I personally prefer to see stitching spi relative to the size of the project. I think the smaller the item the more spi it needs and the size of the thread should be smaller, also. Crystal

, Chuck. I really like the look of your bag and love the rounded sides on it! Very nice touch! Look forward to seeing more of your work. Crystal

Thanks for writing up the tutorial and for providing a pattern, Storm! I've pinned this so folks will be able to find it. Crystal

Second link is working, Jack. I just did a search with "ruby" and the page came up. Crystal

Very pretty. I would be proud to carry that. All of your work is beautiful. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us. Crystal

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

Not a customer request - I had a lady tell me she had a "genuine naugahyde" something and wanted to know what kind of cow that came from. Crystal

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

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

Thanks, Bruce! You actually gave me some good points to think about. I was going to try to go without a border, but I think adding one will solve my spacing isses. Back to the pencil. Thanks again! Crystal

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

Hi John- I believe I found it at Michaels Arts and Crafts. Either that one or AC Moore. I did a quick look and found 2 online sources: http://www.plaidcraftexpress.com/products/product.aspx?sku=480033 http://www.amazon.com/Picture-This-Transfer-Medium-opaque/dp/B000140KC8 Crystal

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

Try contacting your local newspaper, radio station and television station. See if they would run a special interest piece to get the word out about the raffle and other ways to make donations for the family. Banks will often set up an escrow account that people may make contributions to. Crystal

Hi Mike- Upper right hand corner where you sign in... click on your name and that will bring up your profile and messenger. Crystal

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

Paul is going to be ready to start the free lessons the first part of October. This is sounding to be a lot of fun! I asked if he would share some of his work and he sent these: The second was a top for a coffee table. Let us know what you think about the lessons! Crystal

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. 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

Beautiful, Kevin! Glad to see you are busy. Love the liner, too. Crystal