Attache Case: Finally done!

[AndyL1]

Regardless of any mistakes you made (I couldn't see any!) this case is fantastic! Beautiful design and I love the contrast you put into this. It really pops.

Thanks for showing!

-Andy

[King's X]

I appreciate all of the comments. I feel much better to all of you that took the time to response. You accepted it, therefore, I accept it. A beautiful thing happened late last night. I received a phone call and on the end, it turned out to be Mr. Mosqueda, the person that this was made for. After a length conversation and about 100 thank you's from him, a couple of things he said stuck out in my mind that I would like to share with you.

He said that this gift brought him to tears because his wife took the pain staking time to seek someone to built such a beautiful item by hand. Mr. Mosqueda, who is 70 years old, said that the gift is extra special because it was made by hand, here in Texas. Besides his stint at Norte Dame, he has always lived in Texas. He wanted to know if I would share the photographs so that he can send them to family all over the USA. His wife (my friend & coworker) said that he has taken the portfolio everywhere he goes. To dinner, on shopping errands and family gatherings. If that doesn't show appreciation for the gift, wow. Anyways, he left me with inspiration to continue my craft and learn more and mostly share what I have to date.

I told him that I had shared his projects with the best leather crafters and enthusiasts (online) in the world (actually this place is that) and also told him about your comments. He was really excited to hear that there many who share the interest in what he thought was a 'dying' art of leather craft. He recalled as a kid all of the beautiful things that were produced by leather crafters and saddle makers. He said that he appreciated my efforts and mostly my heart given to his items and told me to 'drive on!'

I know that a lot of times we never get this type of appreciation, but I wanted to extend this appreciation and congranulatory comments because many of you have shared your knowledge and skill with me. You deserve part of this, so here you go. Great job and many thanks.

Sam

[Xeranthe]

That is totally awesome to hear. I'm glad that you shared this with us. Warm fuzzies all around.

[Deno]

King you did a great job. Very, very excellent. Your just like me, too hard on your self. The couple of projects I done recently are the first one's I've done I many many years, and I picked each one of them apart. To everyone I showed them too, they say the same thing, you got to be kidding, they look fantastic. I take what I have done and try and learn where I need to improve. I know I need a lot more practice, but I am now committed to going on and getting back to where I was and where I would like to be, as good as my father. I have set a very high bar for myself, more then most people, cause I had a mentor, a mentor that meant so very much to me and I hope that he can see my determination even now that he is not here anymore, and be proud of me. And I am proud of you, and your work is definitely one of heart and sole. Don't ever stop, you definitely have what it takes and the talent to do it. My very best to you, Dennis.

Edited July 23, 2009 by Deno

[King's X]

Deno: I appreciate your comments.