Froghunter Report post Posted September 7, 2008 Well, Friday night and Saturday were banner tooling days at the Boston Tandy. Jim challenged a number of leatherworkers with a new pattern, and of course walked them through the process step by step! The pattern was made to fit on the small binder kit we have at the store, just in case anyone wants to try this one out! Jim told me that he had just finished drawing up the pattern last Monday, and hadn't even had a chance to tool it himself yet! It was a good combination of traditional "Jim Linnell" Floral and some great figure carving. The students were excited as they arrived Friday evening to begin the workshop, we tooling till about 9pm and the heavy eyelids won out and everyone broke for the evening. The Saturday was a full day with everyone finishing up around 4pm. We even had a bit of time for Jim to show us some great dying and finishing techniques! The workshop was a TON of fun and I encourage ANYONE, regardless of your skill level, if Jim comes to your neck of the woods to teach a workshop, attend it! For those of you who are attnding the IFOLG later this year.....sign up for Jim's class, you won't be sorry! Jim - Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to conduct this workshop at my store. It meant a lot to me and our students! And for anyone who wants to give the pattern a go, I will be scanning it and posting it here as soon as I can!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted September 7, 2008 Thanks for sharing the pictures from the class with Jim. It looks like everyone was having fun and it looks like a neat project to carve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clay Report post Posted September 7, 2008 Thanks for sharing the pictures. I agree with ClayB. it does look like every one was enjoying the class. I also enjoy being able to get a glimps of other TLF stores, I am always curious how they look compared to mine. ClayM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leathernut Report post Posted September 7, 2008 (edited) hey ken.it was nice to finally get to the store and finally put a face to the name! jims class very cool,learned a bunch of new things..jims work is absolutely flawless! highly recommened,for anybody to do a workshop with jim..hes very laid back,and has patience of a god..espically all questions i was asking lol.. Edited September 7, 2008 by leathernut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tashabear Report post Posted September 8, 2008 WOW that was an intense day and a half! Jim is just an amazing leatherworker and a super nice guy. The class was incredibly challenging for me, but he never once made me feel like it was something I couldn't do. It was also great to meet the other students -- I hope we'll see each other again in other classes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbird Report post Posted September 8, 2008 get that pattern whiped out I am ready, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted September 8, 2008 What is the number on that small binder kit? Thanks, Dave Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froghunter Report post Posted September 9, 2008 What is the number on that small binder kit?Thanks, Dave Dave, it the 44470-01 - Diary address book kit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froghunter Report post Posted October 1, 2008 OK...sorry it took so long to get these up...it has been a busy month!!!!!! horsebkcovertrace.pdf horsebkcover.pdf horsebkcovertrace.pdf horsebkcover.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dbusarow Report post Posted October 1, 2008 OK...sorry it took so long to get these up...it has been a busy month!!!!!! Froghunter, Thanks, this is great. My wife loves this pattern. Do you by chance also have the horseshoe pattern for the back cover? Thanks, Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froghunter Report post Posted October 3, 2008 Froghunter,Thanks, this is great. My wife loves this pattern. Do you by chance also have the horseshoe pattern for the back cover? Thanks, Dan No, Sorry, Jim actually did the back "on the fly" during the class. But if you print the picture out, it will make a great pattern.....sorry best I can do! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tashabear Report post Posted October 3, 2008 No, Sorry, Jim actually did the back "on the fly" during the class. But if you print the picture out, it will make a great pattern.....sorry best I can do! If it helps, I think the horseshoe is out of an Al Stohlman pattern book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
