immiketoo Report post Posted September 10, 2018 Here are some pics from my latest article in the Leather Crafter's and Saddler's Journal. Detailed instructions and a pattern are included in the issue, along with why this is a necessity in my life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted September 10, 2018 Beautiful work, Mike. You give us all something to aspire towards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted September 10, 2018 13 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said: Beautiful work, Mike. You give us all something to aspire towards. Thank you. This is an easy project to make. Fun too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ABHandmade Report post Posted September 10, 2018 (edited) Sometimes simple things demonstrate the high level of skill. Edited September 10, 2018 by ABHandmade Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted September 10, 2018 23 minutes ago, ABHandmade said: Sometimes simple things demonstrate the high level of skill. And sometimes, they do just the opposite I really like how the stitching came out on this on though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handstitched Report post Posted September 10, 2018 Nice warm rich colour and beautifully contrasted with the yellow thread. we all make projects that are sometimes too nice to use, ...like this one HS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdpeters Report post Posted September 10, 2018 Nice job, i have never seen anything like it but I know a few who would love one of these. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted September 10, 2018 I use it all the time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plinkercases Report post Posted September 10, 2018 I like re-using the cut outs as coaster! this is very cool. what weights did you use for outer and liner? it could be cool inside to make a small "box" between the cups for those who take the cream and sugar separate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted September 10, 2018 8 minutes ago, plinkercases said: I like re-using the cut outs as coaster! this is very cool. what weights did you use for outer and liner? it could be cool inside to make a small "box" between the cups for those who take the cream and sugar separate. It was an added bonus! It’s 5 oz with a 4 oz liner. I’d probably build a gusset on the pocketbacause there’s not a lot of room between the cups. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keith Report post Posted September 10, 2018 Thanks Mike for the article in this months LCSJ, looks very useful and I'm going to give it a try this week, and hope it looks half as good as yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted September 10, 2018 Keith, my pleasure. Make sure you post it for all to see. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keith Report post Posted September 10, 2018 Will do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted September 10, 2018 Fantastic thread, and stitching! What is it (the thread)? Also, absolutely awesome work on the border stamping, looks like a serious combination of tools perfectly laid out, unless you had that thing made... YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted September 10, 2018 Very nice work and great idea ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodneywt1180b Report post Posted September 10, 2018 I love seeing ANY of your work. This is no exception. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted September 10, 2018 38 minutes ago, YinTx said: Fantastic thread, and stitching! What is it (the thread)? Also, absolutely awesome work on the border stamping, looks like a serious combination of tools perfectly laid out, unless you had that thing made... YinTx Thanks, man. Rita .6 mm thread and a combo of a Jueschke border stamp and a Barry King filler tool. 33 minutes ago, kiwican said: Very nice work and great idea ! 28 minutes ago, rodneywt1180b said: I love seeing ANY of your work. This is no exception. Thanks, guys. Have to carry coffee for me and Natalie from the shop on my motorcycle. This fits the bill nicely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted September 10, 2018 1 hour ago, immiketoo said: Rita .6 mm thread Rita or Ritza? Because it didn't look like a flat braid poly Ritza thread from your photos. YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted September 10, 2018 Shoot. Ritza. Stupid auto correct. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted September 10, 2018 Do you airbrush the dye or is that some block dieing technique for the starbursty thing going on? Looks rich either way. I'd guess block dyed because it is a bit irregular on the pocket toward the top but not in a flawed way at all. That border is really nice, is the semicircle it's own stamp or part of the seeded cam? Nice piece and I've never even thought of a thing like that; total utility and pretty to boot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted September 11, 2018 The dye technique is something I learned from Freddie Matara in this class, “Hand applied sunburst fade.” This is was my first attempt at it, and it’s not nearly as good as his, but the overall affect is pleasing. The circle is part of the filler tool. It’s a bit tricky to line up and it really shows if you miss hit the stamp, but looks awesome when you get it right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
