andystevens Report post Posted May 18, 2008 Here is a writing portfolio built for a 8.5" by 11" notepad with a garden rose floral pattern. Thanks for looking Andy Stevens www.andystevenssaddlery.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbarleather Report post Posted May 19, 2008 Andy, BEAUTIFUL WORK!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freak Report post Posted May 19, 2008 man that's freakin nice !! Boo tee full Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hilborne Report post Posted May 19, 2008 This is super. I'm about to try making one to use with a 9x12 sketch pad, and I'm curious how you approached the inside. Got any pictures of the inside? Andy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhome Report post Posted May 19, 2008 Beautiful Work !! Flawless Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colman Report post Posted May 19, 2008 Andy, Very nice work! jc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyS Report post Posted May 19, 2008 WOW! Outstanding!! Keep it up! Troy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted May 19, 2008 (edited) Andy, Beautiful work and a great site. Your work shows amazing variety and versatility as an artist. David Theobald Edited May 19, 2008 by David Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted May 19, 2008 Simply beautiful work, very very nice. Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andystevens Report post Posted May 19, 2008 This is super. I'm about to try making one to use with a 9x12 sketch pad, and I'm curious how you approached the inside. Got any pictures of the inside?Andy I believe in keeping it simple, usable and not bulky. On the inside front cover there is a pocket cut at an angle and sewed on the two outside edges. As for attaching the notepad I do not glue the liner to the top cover on the back inside of the top just the edges and then after it is sewn together I cut a slit in the liner to fit the pad width. Sorry I don't pics of the inside of this projects, the next time I build a portfolio I will take pictures and post. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArtS Report post Posted May 19, 2008 A beautiful job!!! ArtS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craftsman827 Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Just love your work ! Visited your web site, FAB !!! I've been working with leather for many years. Just the last 2 years I've taking it more serious. SO I'm thinking of buying some new tools for sheridan work. WHAT BRAND TOOLS ARE YOU USING ? I know a good craftsman can use any tools, but I just have my old craftools, which ain't bad, just I've been hearing so much on this forum about Barry King & Bob Beard's tools. Just thought I'd give a couple of new tools a try. $$$$ IS TIGHT' so just a few I can afford right now. Any input would help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spider Report post Posted May 21, 2008 This is really classy. I like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andystevens Report post Posted May 21, 2008 Just love your work !Visited your web site, FAB !!! I've been working with leather for many years. Just the last 2 years I've taking it more serious. SO I'm thinking of buying some new tools for sheridan work. WHAT BRAND TOOLS ARE YOU USING ? I know a good craftsman can use any tools, but I just have my old craftools, which ain't bad, just I've been hearing so much on this forum about Barry King & Bob Beard's tools. Just thought I'd give a couple of new tools a try. $$$$ IS TIGHT' so just a few I can afford right now. Any input would help. Most of the tools I use are Barry King and recommend highly them. I have some Fey, Don King, Ellis Barnes tools also. If you can't afford the real good tools a file, emery paper, and elbow grease you can turn craftools into workable tools for Sheridan style to get you started. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
