ChasCS

Awesome being a member here. Nice to welcome others into the forum. Enjoy your time well spent while in the forum. Chas

That's funny. I never use them myself. Chas

It was nothing really, only a word I have an affinity for. That's it. I'm not sure what you are referring to, that you feel slighted somehow? Not my concern either. Chas

Just samples that I had saved for my own future reference. Only sharing. See Pinterest. ;-) Why, do you like them? I believe they were painted with a syringe type stylus. Very fine. Chas

If your thread ever does break, cut the long piece, undo a few back stitches, tie those ends up, and start your sewing over. Follow the previous diagram I posted above. Chas

I thought these painted letters on leather looked quite attractive. It would take a steady hand. Chas

Thanks Mutt, yes, we must be more aware of our needs, but do it Economically. Haha So much of what we use in this hobby is way overpriced as it is.. Chas

Certainly there are probably numerous other ways to do this similar stitching pattern, and I am only sharing one way, that two seperate waxed threads can be easily joined for our stitching purposes in this post. I hope that you and others here will continue helping me learn from your vast experience and knowledge. Chas

Hi, yes sure give it a try and see how it progresses. You can practice, by doing a couple of first stitches on two pieces of scrap leather. Tie a couple pieces of thread together, make your first stitch, with the knot above the split. Then as you get more comfortable and used to using this particular method, it will become second nature. . . I know it may be uncomfortable at first, & seem so foreign. But once you've done it a couple of times, it will be much easier. Chas.

Happy if you liked them. Yes, the Ashley Book of Knots is fantastic. It's much like an encyclopedia. Large & heavy, with lots if pages, jam packed with valuable descriptive info and much more . On another note, it would be cool to wear a pair of fancy comfortable woven shoes. They must be cool in the summer. Think they look like a challenging and rewarding challenge. Chas

Use a stool, Apple box, lower side table. Anything that suits your comfortable height requirement. Garage and yard sale discoveries can yield some interesting things, if you go in with our hobby needs in mind. Chas

You can Beginning a stitching project with two colors, is easy. You would follow the same procedure as if you had been sewing, and your thread had broken. To neatly Join two threads in an ordinary knot, now to start sewing, you would make your first stitch in what ever hole you wish, but leave the knot on top of the leather above outside on the thin edge your first stitch, don't try and burry it. Make the first stitch, then begin sewing as usual. You might even do a couple of back stitches and proceed forward. Then you can clip/snip the knot off. Seamless... Just as with a single thread, we line up our two needles with the thread in the center of the hole, but here, we begin with the knot on top of the center then push both needles through the first hole, leaving our first stitch around the vertical of the first hole, then proceed stitching horizontal as usual. It's a smart method of joining two shorter pieces of waxed thread that were left over from a previous project. That knot, between two joined strands, has been a concern of many leather workers and other craftsman. This solution, seems one of the simplest, while saving the integrity of your previous stitches. I don't see why four colors couldn't be used. ;-) Chas

Sorry you missed out on that old stitching horse. Better luck next time. There will be other unique finds, no doubt. ;-) Chas

I thought this would be an interesting project. Chas

For delightful Grandchildren, Lovely Moccasins? Slippers for the seniors and elderly... ;-) Chas

Hi Tom, Thank you for helping me have the addy useable. That was frustrating last night. I couldn't figure out why the file or address wouldn't appear correctly. Good stuff. Thanks again. Chas

I wouldn't accept broken merchandise. Take it back... Please!! Mutt , I thought this carpentry would be of interest to you. Chas

See my edit above. Add .pdf to the end of that addy, No, I posted it, but it didn't load or show the addy. Is there another way to share it here? Chas

Is this PDF needle size chart any help in this instance? Chas JJ-Needles-Types-and-Sizes-Guide.pdf

"Thanks, ChasCS. That's a real nice buckel & a start for an outline. I'm in Central Texas & the Armadillo is a very popular animal." Glad you liked it... I have also found a couple more carved armadillo buckles for your inspiration.. & also this artistic interpretation. ;-) Some more things, to help you get yours drawn and ready to replicate in leather. I hope that you will share what you complete, when it's finished. Thanks, Chas

Braiding, weaving, and tying knots are all interesting, fun & challenging, in learning. Whether it's basket weaving or jib & sail ropes on a boat... I also enjoy a couple of other delightful knot books I purchased, (coincidently both from Lee Valley Tools) that have page after page of instructions, guiding us through some of the many numerous knots that are used around the world today. This first particular publication I listed, is in paper back. With the second selection, being a large hard cover, coffee table reference manual. All The knots You Need http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page.aspx?p=10014&cat=2,51553,10014 Ashley Book of Knots http://www.leevalley.com/en/garden/page.aspx?p=10013&cat=2,51553,10013 Part of their blurb: Well indexed, this book presents the knowledge needed to tie not only the practical knots we still use, but also the complex, beautiful decorative knots that are in danger of being lost. A 52-page chapter describes knots used in over 90 occupations, including archer, baker, carpenter, cooper, farmer, fisherman, gardener, tree surgeon, and weaver. Old sailors will bless Ashley for preserving this wonderful lore. These are both worthy of acquiring, particularly the big book of knot lore. It would take one, many a day or nights of practice, even to just learn all of the knots, a well practiced boys scout would appreciate, for sufficient safe survival. Also for us, in our own everyday life, challenges & chores. Chas

Yes, please pardon my spelling of it above. You are correct, about Du-Pont. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aramid wikipedia.org/wiki/Aramid It's a small component of what holds our prized hunting bags together, from Badlands Packs, through rough handling in the bowhunting bush. http://badlandspacks.com Chas

My location is there, under my name. Edmonton Alberta Canada. If I was to ever visit your awesome wet state, it would be with bow and arrows, for hunting alligators. ;-) Thanks for the kind offer though. But if you want, you could fedex me a slab or two. Haha I can just see the courier, trying to drag it off the truck. Chuckles. With my luck, I wouldn't be home, and would need to go pick it up at the warehouse. On my SpYder RS-S. Fun. No thanks. Chas

It's nice to be in an industry where we have access to things we can use at home for our hobbies and other interests, I've been in the situation myself, a few times. ;-) Yes one of those table tops would be very cool for a work center at home. You may send me one too. Hahaha Chas