Crashresq Report post Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) Been a long time since I've posted... I've been busy, but I've managed to get some time lately to make a few things... this is my first real attempt at hand stitching... really trying to do it right and pay attention. Most items I've made have been sewn on my old industrial Singer or on my Tippman... I've recently learned that hand stitching is actually fun. I've been a wood turner for years and I've always explained to people that there is something "zen" in turning wood... I recently discovered that hand stitching evokes a similar feeling. Edited January 24, 2021 by Crashresq Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted January 24, 2021 I get the stitching reference. Great pen cases. I like the words too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEhl Report post Posted January 27, 2021 yea dig the quote. the cool kids on youtube call zen "oddly satisfying". When I first heard that it didn't make sense but thinking about it, I understand now how certain things I see are actually 'satisfying' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted January 27, 2021 Nice pen cases. And I've been stitching by hand for about 5 hours today. The sensation is closer to what I might call pain. But that was well after the Zen. YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crashresq Report post Posted January 28, 2021 (edited) Thank you guys... Tx, that made me laugh.. and yeah, I've finished up large bowls or vases LONG after the Zen wore off...just finished to get it off the lathe! Edited January 28, 2021 by Crashresq Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nailbanger Report post Posted January 28, 2021 Nice cases! relate on the zen, curious about your needle puck, did you make it? Whats in it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CastleLeatherWorks Report post Posted January 28, 2021 your cases look good !! my only suggestion would be to break the edge and burnish or maybe even add a liner for a more refined look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crashresq Report post Posted January 29, 2021 12 hours ago, Nailbanger said: Nice cases! relate on the zen, curious about your needle puck, did you make it? Whats in it? Nailbanger - Thank you - the pattern for the pin cushion came from DieselPunkRO on Etsy. mine is stuffed with a big hunk of natural sponge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert03241 Report post Posted February 20, 2021 I hand stitch ,one thing I found is to make a grove i/8" in then use your punch in that grove to make your holes. This inlays the thread a little and keeps it from getting worn and also keeps good straight stitch line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
