Notepad

[abn]

I've wanted to build a small notepad for some time now. Seeing other folks recently post some really nice examples just got me more interested! So, here's what I came up with. It holds a small 3x5" pad and sports two pockets and a slot for business cards.

Thanks for looking! Alex ^_^

[Drac]

nice clean, classy design!

[jammon]

Very nice work!

[Luke Hatley]

great notebook

[Spider]

That sure is a sweet notebook. What did you stitch it with? I like the contrasting stitching.

Edited March 10, 2008 by Spider

[Roger]

that's a nice little piece!

very clean and i like the button and lace for the closure

[abn]

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. Much appreciated.

That sure is a sweet notebook. What did you stitch it with? I like the contrasting stitching.

Spider, I use Tandy's waxed nylon thread -- the color you see here is "natural" (1205-04).

[tazzmann]

I would also like to throw in that it looks very nice! Simple, yet elegant! Great work!

[TomSwede]

Nice work Alex!

Love the neat little stuff you worked out on the corners. No carving and some cunning stamping makes such a clean and nice elegance.

The button and string looks very nice also.

The stitching stands out alot too, very clean and nice straight lines.

You really enjoyed yourself over this one, it shows!

Tom

[Maeshin]

I like it ^_^ It is very crisp!

[Tina]

me like:-)

Really clean and the stiching is great.

[abn]

Thanks again for the nice comments! You're too kind...

[SmilinJim]

Neat work Alex. Is it hand stiched? How do you keep it so nice and straight? Like the closure too.

[leathercat]

that is so cool!!!!!

[abn]

Neat work Alex. Is it hand stiched? How do you keep it so nice and straight? Like the closure too.

Hey, Jim -- thanks for the kudos. The notepad is hand-stitched, and I'm really not sure what the secret is to doing a clean saddle stitch. One thing I do differently from the recommended way is that I lay my project down on the table and punch all of the holes ahead of time. I never was able to figure out how to juggle two needles and an awl! That seems to help me control things, although it's a good bit slower...

that is so cool!!!!!

Thanks, L.C. That's nice of you to say.

[Oscar B]

Great work.

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[Rayban]

Hey, Jim -- thanks for the kudos. The notepad is hand-stitched, and I'm really not sure what the secret is to doing a clean saddle stitch. One thing I do differently from the recommended way is that I lay my project down on the table and punch all of the holes ahead of time. I never was able to figure out how to juggle two needles and an awl! That seems to help me control things, although it's a good bit slower...

Thanks, L.C. That's nice of you to say.

I think you would a gree that the key to good hand stitching is to use the wheel for proper spacing of the holes, and consistant angle of the awl as you stab your holes...please excuse my 2 cents worth... :angel_not:

[abn]

I think you would agree that the key to good hand stitching is to use the wheel for proper spacing of the holes, and consistant angle of the awl as you stab your holes...please excuse my 2 cents worth... :angel_not:

That advice is worth a lot more than two cents, and it's absolutely true.

[Kevin King]

Alex,

I always love seeing your stuff. I really like the leather closure. nice touch.

KK

[Snap]

That's really nice. Awesome!

[abn]

Thanks, Ryan, and welcome to Leatherworker.net!