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I would like to think that stitching long straight lines by hand is pretty challenging for even a seasoned professional. I think that is why they use a sewing machine but for us mere mortals on a budget, saddle stitching it is! Coming from someone who has a belt on his to do list, I am not the best one to judge any ones work. IThe only thing I saw was the surface, maybe sanding it with a finer grit?

Interesting. I've never heard of pull dot snaps.

Okay cool, thanks for the explanation. I'll have to do some more research but its still a hobby and my bar is still pretty low.

Never tried but i think portraits are the most difficult to make. You pulled it off, though. This is one of my goals this year, that is, to do some portrait kind of artwork.

Sorry late to the topic. I bought a bunch of coasters thinking I would have to make into fun gifts for some people but with just placing their initials on it. But then I got the covid and didn't feel like doing anything much. But now that I've seen the ornaments with the old school designs and the gnomes, it gives me some better ideas. Thanks!

Yea, that's a really nice start. And you got a good boi there,

Hey this is nice work. Look like it was fun to make. @AA3JW hang in there, dude. Hope you get well soon!

Those look fun. How long does it take to make a pair of boots like this?

I would guess that was store bought! Excellent work!

I'm still a noob. Could you explain what the uniters heatable edge paint is and how it works and why I would use that instead of just edge Kote?

I don't know enough about paint work and just practicing myself but from what I do see it looks great. You'll need to post the final assembled product.

yea, super nice work. And what zozo said...

Totally dig the different color tones and art work. And your sales pitch! Great job!

Looks like a fun project.

30 years and you still got it!

Not a flaw. Just learning experiences. Experience is the best teacher. Just don't give up!!

Man, those are a sweet pair of boots. I'd even wear them, even if they were "girl" boots! I don't think I can ever aspire to make a saddle but I think I could learn to make a nice pair of boots, one day. A super nice tooling table and rack.

Painting is an area I struggle with, too. Lots of good videos out there but like everything else it's practice and experimenting.

I am by far not an expert and still consider myself a noob but from I can see: The good: I like the rustic brown; it's a classic color The improvement needed: The belt holes aren't straight. Maybe some more sanding? The original outline of the 'z' is coming through from where you traced it in. Maybe you spread your resist out too far? If not that and you haven't applied an acrylic finish on it yet you could go back with more dye? Overall it looks better than my first stab, or even my second stab at a similar design. (pun intended.) Keep poundin'!

Was wondering how much space you had to work. Very nice.

Thats some nice basket stamping

My first stitching attempts were a wreck, especially along long edges (journal covers). For me it was about patience and practice. I'm getting better checking they are perpendicular. And its more practice practice practice. :D

That is some fine detailing and beautiful paint work dude.

Looks cool. Dig the contrasting. How wide is that?

Looks store bought!