pepin1948 Report post Posted February 12, 2007 [attachment=720:attachment A while ago, my mother bought me a nice looking watch with an assortment of fabric bands. The idea being that you changed the bands seasonally/for holidays (there were ones for Christmas, St.Patrick's Day, Valentine's, etc). However, not one of the darn things fit my wrist right. Finally got fed up enough to just make my own, so here it is. I created the knot myself with the Celtic Knot Font (what a Godsend!) and the stamp is a clover Craftool. My favorite stain is mahogany, but unfortunately it doesn't photograph really well in the poor lighting I have available. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MatthewD Report post Posted February 12, 2007 Very nice band on that watch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CitizenKate Report post Posted February 12, 2007 (edited) Nice, Holly! I guess you know I like that Celtic stuff for some reason... Kate Edited February 12, 2007 by CitizenKate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chitin Report post Posted February 12, 2007 Celtic knot font!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pepin1948 Report post Posted February 12, 2007 Thanks all I'm a nut about knotwork. I have a significant collection both on my computer and in book form. The Celtic Knot Font I mentioned, however, is my favorite thing because it easily allows me to build my own knots. I believe it's been mentioned elsewhere on this board too, but you can find it at: http://www.clanbadge.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whinewine Report post Posted February 12, 2007 Thanks all I'm a nut about knotwork. I have a significant collection both on my computer and in book form. The Celtic Knot Font I mentioned, however, is my favorite thing because it easily allows me to build my own knots. I believe it's been mentioned elsewhere on this board too, but you can find it at: http://www.clanbadge.com Which would be the better version to get for just designing knots to load onto tracing paper in my printer- the outline version? (I don't see how the enhanced versions would add anything to what I want to use it for- namely, patterns). Thanks russ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy P Report post Posted February 12, 2007 I really like the watch band Holly. Makes me realize how badly I need to make a couple for my watches,LOL not enough time to get it all done sometimes. Plus being older, disabled, fatter, and lazier than I used to be doesn't help either. Yours really looks good though. Regards Billy P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pepin1948 Report post Posted February 13, 2007 Well, call me lazy too, 'cuz I had the watch for about 2 years before I made this band...then again I guess it wasn't laziness as I was actually wearing a different watch 'til that one's battery died. NOW I'm lazy for not getting the battery replaced... As to the knot font, I have the outline version because it works best for my needs in carving. Saves ink too in printing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrice Report post Posted February 13, 2007 Very pretty! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmilinJim Report post Posted February 13, 2007 (edited) Nice work Lady. Did you fold the band just at the pin or double the whole watchband or does the band go under the watch ? Inquiring minds want to know. Jim Edited February 13, 2007 by SmilinJim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pepin1948 Report post Posted February 14, 2007 (edited) This particular watch is odd in that it doesn't have removable pins. So I had little choice but to put the band under the watch face - that is, it is one straight band of leather, and not two pieces on either side. And once I put the snaps on, it also can't be removed unless I cut it off or pull the snaps off first. So that's kind of a negative aspect... Edited February 14, 2007 by wildrose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
