My First Large Freehand Non-Kit Project

[Grandpa]

A portfolio for an 8½x11 tablet. It was a lot of work and a ton of fun to do. My first basketweave pattern and my first critter too, a squirrel. Double loop laced, pig skin for the liner and Acorn Brown all-in-one as it best matched the liner. Since its for me (I'm retired) I opted not to put a pocket on the left flap for papers, nor a business card holder. Papers can easily fit under the tablet<G>. I've a small slit in the center to clip a mechanical pencil into. Its not perfect, far from it, however it was an excellent learning project and for me a functional one for notes I may do for leathercraft or other hobbies I have. It was fun making something freehand.

Edited June 5, 2013 by Grandpa

[Austin Longhorn]

Very nice work.

[lightningad]

Can't beat the feeling of accomplishment when you first go "off kit"!

I think its only then that you actually start to learn. The kits are just enough to convince you that you want to learn more.

Keep up the good work!

[lightingale]

Nice work! It's so liberating to move away from the kits. The kits are great for teaching the basics, but now you can make the pattern your own and use nicer leather.

[David8386]

Nice work, it's a lot different than a kit isn't it? Good job

David

[Feraud]

Great looking piece, I love the squirrel!