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I don't get on here as much as I like. The site looks awesome. Thanks for all your effort to make the site, as wonderful as it is. Really nice!! fleabitpokey

Thank You. Can hardly wait for future lessons!

Mr Billy 2 Shews and Ms MaryCombs,you are both so talented. Words alone aren't enough. Thank you both for sharing. Sincerely Stephanie

Love family pride. The site looks good. Welcome.

Ryan, I must have the same "type" of humor response you have. Dang!

Website looks great. Easy to navigate. Your work looks first rate. Good job!! Stephanie

Thanks for the lead,Stephanie

Roo, very cute. You can speak English ,and still speak another language. The only part that I got was the "pissed and chunder part. New a guy from New Zealand and he was good at that. Stephanie

I have 2 sons in the US Military. They have both been to Iraq and back, my Marine, 3 times over and back , my Soldier, 13 months-one tour,and he will probably deploy again. I support them and the Men and Women they serve with 100% and then some. It is people like my Sons that assure us the freedom to voice our opinions here or any place. Guess you can tell I am a Proud Military Mom. Stephanie

What a great idea and thanks for the address.My own 2 sons have both been over there and back. They have expressed that it is the little ones, who are the real "sadness" over there.Stephanie

Luke ,thanks for the patching tip and the lead for Crazy Crow. You mentioned about beads and that they weren't needed. What about cones and horse hair tassles? Or is it the Indian style that mostly decorates. This is my first try and the ideas are going amuck in my head. Is this a case of, less is best? Again thanks Stephanie Tim, Thank you for the compliment on the shirt,I also appreciate your patch help. I like the idea of thinning down the artificial sinew. Didn't think of that. I have a hole just about at the elbow of this shirt and tried to patch it before I asked for help, so I will be redoing it. I didn't pay attention to the holes when I first got the skins,but they sure jump up at you when you start to put something together. I have a set of small holes 1 on the front of the shoulder and another just about the same spot on the back....2 different skins and it appears like bullet holes in and out . I used 4 deer skins for this shirt. They aren't very big are they. I tried to use as much of the skins as I could. Started with a Large pattern ,and when it came to the body I eased it out to use all the hide.Kind of enlarged the arm whole,and larger sleeve. I used 1 hide for the front 1 for the back and 1 for each sleeve and fringe. I sewed it together by hand with artificial sinew and a great little punch for deer skin. I left the uneven edges at the body bottom. I guess I should measure it to see just how big I made it. I am pleased that it came together the way it did. Very limited exposure on my part. Kind of shooting in the dark. What is the best way to hold leather items like this so you don't get fold creases? Or hanger marks. Any and all tips and how to's are very welcome. Thanks Stephanie

Thanks Luke, I appreciate the kind words. A couple questions if you don't mind. To patch a 1 inch hole, should I cut a patch and sew it around, should I use glue? And adornment,should the clothes be basically plain, what would be acceptable? Any leads on finding pictures to guide me. Thanks Stephanie

This is my first Deer skin shirt. I would appreciate anyone giving me points on putting them together. What to do ,and what not to do. One question I have is what to do about holes in the skins. Should I go and hand pick the skins,or do they all have them. Thanks Stephanie

Well I guess you are right,we have to try different things so we can better ourselves. I need to get more confident about posting my work. This is my first cat. I am open for any help. Stephanie

I am in Sonora CA. I have my 5 year old Grand daughter,and a mini pincher. I have 2 Sons, both US Military,1 Daughter,and 2nd Grand daughter,close. Have been on the working end of a pitchfork at the racetrack for most of my life. Now I want to learn how to work with leather. This is a great place to visit and gain knowledge. Thanks for sharing. Stephanie

Hello Luke, just looking at the elkskin coat you made,it is beautiful. If you have more pictures of the Buck skin or deer skin type shirts i would love to see them. I am just finishing my first shirt out of deer skin.I have a long way to go,but i will keep trying to improve. Again beautiful coat. Stephanie

Thanks for the links Jim. Much appreciated, Stephanie

Thanks for the link Rob. Just ordered my copy. Stephanie

Happy Birthday Bruce, Hope you have had a Great Day,Stephanie

Regis,glad the new knife is a good, lucky one. Makes me want to see how my luck goes. Happy carvingStephanie

Regis, let me know when you get your knife,how you like it. Stephanie

steve,thanks for the information on swivel knives. And about the Clint Fay book. I may never truely carve Sheridan style but am hoping for the knowledge . Got to get from someplace. Thanks Stephanie Thank you Art, until I asked about knives, I really didn't realize there were this many makers and styles. The information here is great. Everybody is so quick about sharing an opinion. Sounds like your dog knows what he likes. Is he trying to tell us something. Thanks Stephanie

Looks really good. Will be watching for more pictures. Stephanie

Greg, thanks for the leads to check out. I appreciate your help. Just for asking do you have the Clint Fay book on Sheridan carving? Tell me it is worth getting. I want it Thanks again stephanie

Thank you all for the information passed on. I think you are all right about trying out the different styles. I guess I have some home work to do. I have short fingers, and the knives I have looked at do not adjust to a comfortable height. So I need to talk to the different makers ,like Clay said. And I might just take you up on the offer of trying out your assortment of knives,Mr Johnson. Thanks to you all, Stephanie