battlemunky

Agreed. I've done this several times and the cement doesn't care once the stitches are in.

Howdy neighbors and others. From Huntsville here. Been at it a while (hobby level for about 6 years now) but nowhere close to being where I want to be.

Looks pretty good to me! Regarding the misidentified/lied about handsewing, we can really only be true to ourselves, each other and the craft. Some folks don't have those concerns.

That looks good to me. Can't even tell there was a save involved.

That is a great idea @chuck123wapati.

Consistent excellence. Your stuff is great to see Mike as it is at the level I strive for. It'll take me a while to get there, but still, strive I shall.

Weaver just did one recently. It's a bit daunting but the good thing is that it's just paper until you commit it to something more durable.

Agreed, more about the stitching please!

This^^^

Maybe one of those chopped fiberglass backgrounds? Overlap it and fade it out further away. You have a really interesting problem. Please share what works when you pull it off.

Beautiful work!

Classy mask Sir! Beautifully done!

Both of my own belts have shrunk. I think it's from hanging unused in the closet during the pandemic. Maybe going back to the office will help them. I'm gonna look funny carrying them around for the first few weeks until they lengthen again.

Sharp and clean! That's doin' it right there.

Maximum Effort!