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Now.. why do you want to pick on me? For 45 cents you get a 22"x28" piece of heavy paper/posterboard that will last you if you take care of your patterns. And one sheet will make plenty of small patterns. And yes that old wrapping paper isn't a bad idea for a onetime use. Well anyhow good luck to Monticore James

Yes I definetly should have mentioned that timing adjustments is a last action. thatnks for clarifying that Bob. James

Tk and I are on the same page here. Just draw out half, cut it out then fold to get the perfect pattern. use a 45 cent piece of white construction board/paper. just use it to get your basic pattern then transfer it to something a little more durable. good luck and just think simple. sometime we tend to outsmart ourselves to much. James

As always, your right on Bruce. The best thing for me is that I got my name out there with a little attention. Thanks for all the help you give everyone, James

That was exactly what I was thinking. It could also be that your needle is not in time with the shuttle hook. the shuttle hook should pick up the thread just above the eye of the needle while the needle is returning to the top and it sounds like it may be a bit late and possible splitting your thread. You might sew without the motor and watch to see if this is happening. I hope I ahven't misled you or confused you more that you already are. James Art and Neel correct me if I am wrong

David, It definetly looks great with the lighter color and the highliter(?) in the tooling. Outstanding work as always and a great inspiration! Thanks for sharing, James

Well the auction didn't get the turn out they were looking for. My mirror only pull $65 and I am sick to my stomach about it. Since there was no reserve placed on anything. Oh well, guess I will live. Maybe next time, James

ATX, they all look great. I especially like the tooling on the handbag, and the portfolio. nice work and keep the pic coming, James

hello, it may help some of the guys around here if you post a few pics of your own seat front and back so that we can see exactly what you are dealing with. might just get you a few more and quicker responses in the end. good luck and you can do it, James

Hello Kliff, I only have one suggestion. On the seat back. I stop my decorative lace well short of going all the way around the "nose" of the seat. Many mounting brackets are long enough to over hang that lace and actually crush and break it when the bracket is wrenched down tight. See this pic: http://www.theobaldleather.com/fullgallery/pages/back.htm Other than this bit of advice, to looked great. Dave Theobald This right here just proves why this forum is the best. Because all of the top notch guys that are will to tell us... all of the little secrets like this. Thanks David And kliff, your seat is very, very nice. you have done an outstanding job. keep it up, James

Amazing!!

thats a tough basketweave pattern for me to get right but it looks like you have got all figured out. Nice job, have you thought about lining it for comfort. Looks good though, James

Hello all, thank you so much for your kindness. As for how it is laid out--- The base of the frame is just 1x4's the hair/on is 4.25 wide laid in from corner to corner with the outside hanging wrapped over the edge and stapled down after stitching. one the hair piece is measured out and just laid Not attached to the frame. Place the elbows square just a little shorter than you think so that in the end you can stretch it tight. Glue them and sew one corner at a time, measuring and laying it back out each time. then finally sew all of the top pieces in place (floral on mine). now you are ready staple it to the frame starting at ther corners and pull it tight to the next one. once the outside is in place pull the hair/on tight to the inside of frame and staple it close to the top face edge. then just add the outer/inner frame. Note I am not very good at giving directions so if I lost you somewhere just let me know and I will try again. I should also mention I got the ides from a site that Kowboyboots posted awhile back, Thanks James

Here is the mirror I just finished up today for a charity auction for a youth center here. This is the same project I was asking for critiquing on yesterday. Let me know what you think - good or bad. Enjoy, James

thats a good idea, I have always known them as paddle bits. and thanks for the tip

Hey guys these are all great reasons. I always thinks its neat how nost everyone has a story to go along. thanks for respnding and keep em coming. James

yep they look complicated at a glance, good luck

Its not the mystery braid. Its simply a slit in the center wherever you want your twist and then take the other end of the leash and pull it through. most of these are pulled through twice probably one cut. hope this makes since, James

Hey that super work and a very nice color as well. Good Job, James

Ok, so just curious to know if your makers mark has any special meaning to ya. Mine is MadJacks -- my kids names are Madelyn and Jackson

thanks kowboyboots, you know I got this idea off of a site that you posted on here. thanks again Hammerhead, I,m sure the girl will show up in the mirror sooner or later. thanks, James

Any kind of help anyone can offer will work. lol I trid to lift the petals but the only undercut I have is just a hair to big. but I agree there. and as for the veiner on the leaves , I will give that a shot and see how it looks. thanks guys, James

Ok so I've once again gotten in over my head and work best under serious pressure. So I need some help on this pattern and any you have would be very helpful. this is going to go on a mirror. There will be four total with some hair on dividing them. Of course don't pay any mind to the edges. This will be for a silent auction and is due very soon like 48 hours LOL. like I said pressure! So come on guys and gals HELP!! Thanks James

congrats on your newest addiction Lineman. Glad to see there are more of us showing up here. From sapulpa (tulsa)here, James

Hilly,I know this post is 4 months old but I seen this site on here originally posted be cowboyboots, anyways may help you. James http://www.classicleatherdesigns.com/homedecor.html