PastorBob

I have yet to make a checkbook cover. Turned out well.

There is always something special about working together with family. Whether leather, or cutting wood in the field. Dad still uses a woodburning furnace, and was needing some wood cut this past weekend. Was nice to be out there with him as we filled up the truck.

Still lots of boxes to unpack and things to organize, but I have officially moved into the new home. I have not even begun to work on leather projects yet; too much to do right now just to get organized to do work. Good to be back! Missed you guys!

Sorry for not having much activity lately. I am busily working on finishing the house / shop. Hope to be done before Christmas. I love this wonderful community and can't wait to be back on here regularly. If I don't get back on here before the new year, Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas, and a happy New Year!

Wow! Nice job! Thanks for thinking of me. That is a perfect likeness of our relationship too.

Welcome to the land of leather. Was outside of Atlanta near McDonough for 16 years before moving back to SW Missouri. Welcome!

Lovely work as always! Great job!

Love the motif! Nice job on adding the stamen to the center of the flower. The only thing I would change is the depth of the anther (the seeder). To me, those become the focal point of the piece. I also like the way the vine curves around the cross. I also noticed you let a blank spot on the top left border, as if the flower would overlay there. I love it when part of the carving is outside the lines, so to speak. I think it really makes them come alive.

Welcome from SW Missouri. Glad to have you as part of the group. Lovely work you have there. Really enjoy the coloration of your pieces. Airbrush?

Wow! way to jump in with both feet! Very industrious. I love the designs of your items. Something to consider... the one with the buckle strap may look better if the strap was stitched onto the back and brought over the top of the case instead of riveted. Also it appears that the edges of the same case were not beveled before slicked / burnished. By beveling the edges, it will give it a smoother look. The stitching looks pretty good too, except the one spot on the right pocket. I try to have the ends of the stitching stay on the inside of the piece so it isn't so noticeable where I burn it off (when possible). Great work! Keep it up!

That's beautiful! Amazing what the kids "need" made out of leather when they have a source lol. That will be an heirloom piece for sure.

Didn't mean to overtake the thread. Thanks for your well-wishes. Will definitely keep you updated.

Thanks. It was to be a labor of love. My wife and best friend of 35 years passed suddenly in March of this year. Most of the house was designed with her in mind (and a lot of her input, especially the kitchen). She was a Godly woman (as described in Proverbs 31) and is in her eternal home. Oh to meet her again one day..

It does a body good when you hear that kind of praise from a previous customer. Glad he got back with you and that you shared it with us.

Sorry about that @Bert03241, I have my store in vacation mode at the moment. All my stuff is in a storage unit as I finish building my house/ shop. Hope to be back in business by January. You can check out the progress of the build here. And here is the most recent short video

Love the camo stamp as a rising sun. Very creative.

Definitely functional. That is the main purpose for sure. Another consideration would be to line the interior to avoid have a patch.

wonderfully done. that is some fine work. The detail is fantastic!!!

Welcome from SW Missouri! Glad to have you aboard. Lots of good information from around the world.

Great job on that! lots of buckles for sure. I love wearing watches, but my day job is in Food manufacturing and we can't wear rings, watches, or necklaces...

I had to do a double take. That is a fantastic job on that feather. I couldn't tell what was used as the fastener holding it on the hat. What are those?

Wow! impressive. I love the legs of the boy hanging over the border. Thanks for sharing!

Looking good for sure. Congrats on the successful change in eating habits too. It can be hard. Something to consider on the next cross draw build...put a little more cant in the holster so it is at a more natural angle to draw across your body. You did a great job of matching the dye colors on those two pieces. Can't wait to see more of your work.

Thanks for that intro to Serge. You're right. Fun to watch and very informative.

Those are super! God Bless America!!!