Alabama checking in y'all

[JeffB957]

Hey there,

Just saying hello from Athens, AL. Still new at this, but here is a sample of my work. 

Wallets, I also do dog collars and other small leather goods.

Edited April 4, 2021 by JeffB957

[BWL]

On 3/26/2021 at 10:34 AM, JayEhl said:

I've kept my projects no matter how crappy.  (yea, the box is getting full...  )   I just have to remember to put the month/year on it so I can go back and reflect on my progress.

LOL, I still have my first coaster from the Tandy project kit.  It makes me cringe but reminds me how much I've improved so I won't get so hard on my self when I do flub up.  

Hello, JeffB957!

Barbed Wire Leather from Cleveland, Texas.

I'll share a story of my improvements in leathercraft. I have been practicing leatherwork since 1965 and have giving away my projects to family members as gifts along the way. I never expected this! When my father passed away several years ago and we were looking thru his belongings, I discovered, he stored all of this leatherwork I had given him away and never used what I had given him. I was so embarrassed to see my first projects. They were so primitive but, to him they were priceless and he stored them for safe keeping. With that said, I got a real snapshot of the progress of my leatherwork, OMG!

No matter how bad are good you think you are there is always things to improve on. I improve on every project. Leatherworkers on this site share their knowledge, and I really appreciate it and don't thank them enough. It's a process and a labor of love for me. In closing, I thank everyone here for their knowledge and their relationship that are found here.  Keep up the good work! 

[JacobEricksonnn]

Great result for a beginner, I really like it!

[bigsig11010]

Hi there, Moulton, AL here. Im pretty new also. 

[JayEhl]

For me one of the (many) fun parts about leather work isn't always the finished product.  It's the journey of learning and sharing your joy with others.  

[BamaBubba]

Howdy and welcome!!!!  I'm in Decatur, myself.  Originally from Hickory Grove (west of Moulton) then lived in Athens a few years.

[battlemunky]

Howdy neighbors and others. From Huntsville here. Been at it a while (hobby level for about 6 years now) but nowhere close to being where I want to be.

[JayEhl]

I used to live in Florence and Birmingham (Bessemer).  Very nice memories.  

[Woodshed]

Hello from Hartselle. I've been quiet here for awhile due to a total knee replacement and am in between knees atm. After surgery was put on blood thinners so felt it wise to stop playing with knives and needles temporarily. I hope to become more active again after the second knee gets done. I'm a hobbyist closing in on two years experience. It's a great hobby with unlimited potential. Keep it up!