Hello from Auckland NZ

[Hello from Auckland NZ]

10 hours ago, kiwican said:

Hello! and welcome to the show, where abouts in Auckland are you? 

@kiwican thanks, I'm in Onehunga

 

[Hello from Auckland NZ]

@zuludog thanks, will have a look on YouTube.  Going to try out the leather mat I made for punching, otherwise magazine is good idea.

[Hello from Auckland NZ]

Yes, it keeps my earphones tidy and easy to find.  Thank you, I couldn't resist buying a paws stamp. I used saddle stitch and replaced almost all the stitching.  Yes, a lot of stitches, good practice!  I used a stitching pony which my husband made for me.

Thank you Toxo

[Newb in BC]

Hello to you lucky folks living in beautiful BC!  

[Hello! New to site & beginner at leather crafting]

Hi there and welcome!  I'm also new to leather craft and started this new hobby during lockdown in NZ.

[Hello from Auckland NZ]

Hi there!  I have been interested in leathercraft for some time now but what really got me started was when the country went into lockdown.  That was my opportunity to start a new craft and I wasted no time ordering leather and some of the basic tools.  I have made some little items which I have hand sewn - have attached first item I made.  I also restored a broken old leather messenger bag, having to replace all the stitching since it was rotten.  I just made my own punching board out of some scrap leather.  Not sure if it is thick enough (8mm) but I had to make a plan since the poly board I was using wasn't suitable and has damaged my awl.  I have ordered some stitching chisels, so really looking forward to receiving them!