Hey All, From Kansas City, Mo

[Barcodeboy]

Hey all from Kansas City, Mo. Recently finished college, got married (August 2012) and relocated from NW Iowa to Kansas City, Missouri. Have frequented the board for a few days and just thought I would say hi.

My experience in leather is minimal, boy scout projects and a few kits for Christmas from an artsy aunt. However, my dad would take me to rendezvous when I was younger and saw lots of handcrafted leather goods.

Thanks!

[FlHobbyist]

Welcome to the board. There is lots of good information here on the board.

Good Luck

[Riemer]

I'm in a small town outside of KC. Welcome, Sir! There is a gentleman on youtube that has been extremely helpful to me, Ian Atkinson is his name. Also, the forum is a treasure trove of information. Word of caution; talk with the wife about all those leather purchases, otherwise you'll be refinancing the house in no time.

[FunkyCold]

Hi! I'm in KC too, well Overland Park actually. Just getting started in leatherwork.

[azrider]

Welcome to the board! Leatherwork can be a lot of fun, but its a time consuming hobby. You might also want to check out http://santafeleatherguild.org/content/ if you want to meet other leatherworkers in the area.

[Tex Shooter]

I have a good friend at Archie MO. Welcome! -- Tex

[Barcodeboy]

Thanks to everyone who responded

A lot has happened since I posted to say hi, but I am looking forward to trying out leatherworking. I've always wanted to learn something I can do with my hands, my wife is incredibly creative and crafty. I have been looking through this forum for quite some time, especially in the last 2 weeks, and I'm hoping I can do sort of a 'try-on' with leatherworking to see if it is for me. I KNOW I appreciate durability and love the beauty that can be found in a great piece of leather, but not sure it is for ME to do. I think you understand.

Again thanks, and thank you for this great community with so much great info to read.

[Bev478]

Welcome to the forum