Bev478 Report post Posted January 10, 2014 Hi everyone from a very soggy south west of England. I have been using this forum as a source of information for a while & I had overlooked the fact that I hadn't introduced myself! I first started leatherwork 25 years ago & loved it. Tried to make a go of it as a way of making a living - but mainly just sold stuff (belts/keyrings) in the bike club - couldn't find an outlet. When money got tight I got a "proper job" & eventually gave up my expensive hobby & put my tools into storage for a while. 25 years later, was doing some craft fairs with jewellery & decided it may prove an outlet for the leather - & of course, the internet had arrived (Don't I wish all this information had been available when I was trying to teach myself all those years ago! So much easier to watch a video......& I LOVE forums!! Anyway, I have dug my tools out & started to practice again. Still won't make a living at it, but may make it self-financing Sometimes wonder, if only I had stuck with it........may be getting the hang of it by now Attached (hopefully) a couple of things I've made recently. Look forward to interacting with you all now, instead of just reading! Bev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted January 10, 2014 Looks like you are well on your way to learning more detail ... and getting more practice. You are doing good work. Good to have you here. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted January 10, 2014 Welcome Bev! Looks like you haven't lost your edge! Great work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eccho Report post Posted January 31, 2014 Very nice clean lines. Welcome out of the side lines. I just joined today, and am looking forward to the exchange of ideas and methods. I make motorcycle related items and have been successful selling some of my items through my web site, as well I operate a booth at various show and shines(bike meets) during the summer. I strive to have 50 to 60 items for display purpose, to give folks a chance to see what they could do, but my passion is made to order custom work......one offs. Love the craft, so, so , much to learn. I guess I should have started in my 30's instead of my 60's :>) Sorry! I do run on.......at any rate...welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bev478 Report post Posted February 2, 2014 Thanks everyone Welcome Eccho - never too late to start Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Murray Report post Posted February 13, 2014 Awesome work Bev, it looks to me like you never left the craft. Welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treed Report post Posted February 14, 2014 Great work.... I wonder also where you would be today.....keep with it you have real talent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bev478 Report post Posted February 15, 2014 Thanks for the comments & welcome all of you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
