Leathercraft Tool

Diann,
I am a great carpenter , yet somehow I do
not think I am up to doing back surgery.Sorry.
Oh yea to make it about leather I was doing a
little braiding the other day with some leather
cord I got from that place no one likes and it
just kept breaking on me. I guess I will now
have to start buying it online from a place
that sells better quality leather cord.

WINDY

Hi Windy,
> I'll be glad to tell you anything you want to know. LOL. I have had 4
> major back surgeries and have been on disability since 1993, and just a few
> weeks ago, I had a friend who went to the Rehabilitation Counselor to see
> what, if anything, was available, because she is on disability, too. And
> she already works part time in a shop with a master saddle maker, so she
> was telling me about it. Anyway, to make a long story short, we met again
> with the counselor and she said since we were on disability we qualified
> for some help from the state, hopefully, to get us back to work. But, she
> also told me, at my age, she knew I couldn't make a living at leather work,
> but she could help me with some training. So, in my case, because I don't
> want to build saddles, I signed up for stamping and tooling, which I
> already knew how to do, but she doesn't know that, and the state will pay
> John, the saddle maker, to teach me whatever he can, and she is allotting
> me $500 for tools. Now, the other lady that is doing this, is getting more
> money because she is going for the saddle making thing, but that doesn't
> interest me. I just want to do the tooling on them. So, you see, it is
> all about the leather, and if anyone else reads this that might can get
> some help in their state, I think they should go for it. My contract reads
> for 90 days, but that isn't set in stone, she told me. And after the first
> 90, we might go for another 90. It just depends on how much money the
> state is willing to spend to help us out. I hope everyone doesn't think
> when I talk about Rehab, that I'm a druggie, or something like that. Mine
> is strictly because of my back and because I am on disability. My counelor
> is one of a kind, I think, as she is willing to do everything she can to
> help us.
> John, the saddle maker, builds saddles for special needs children and is
> only one of 2 or 3 in the world, he says, that does that. But, he's been
> in the leather working business for 40 years, so I'm sure he has a lot to
> teach me. It is an apprenticeship with him. I hope to learn Sheridan
> Style carving and tooling and chap making, harness making, anything that he
> can teach me. I've learned so much from the people on here, but sometimes
> hands on training is invaluable, too. I think this should tell everyone,
> including me, that there is money/help out there if you just know where to
> find it.
> I hope I've answered your questions and if there is anything else you
> want to know about it, please don't hesitate to ask.
> I will be more than happy to share anything I learn with anyone who
> wants to ask. Most everyone that I've talked to on here already know more
> than I probably will ever learn, but I'm sure having fun. And if I can get
> more tools this way, that's even better. Don't you agree?
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> At 08:59 PM 9/8/2009 -0000, you wrote:
> > Hello Diann,
> > Tell me more about this rehab you
> > have going on as a carpenter it
> > really peaks my interest. I would love
> > to hear about the design scheme you
> > have in mind for your rehab. Maybe I
> > can give you some input on how to tie
> > it to leather so we can talk about here
> > on the leather group with someone saying
> > what the hell does this have to do with
> > leather.
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> > WINDY
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> > Hi James and thank you so much for your compliment. I loved doing that
> >> checkbook cover and I agree that I think it's my best one so far. Even the
> >> leaves. LOL. I knew you were very busy trying to get your picture done.
> >> That's too bad about the frame, tho. I thought it looked very pretty, but
> >> I'm sure it might have looked a little different in person, but it was
> >> still pretty. Thank you again, too, for the DVD's. I'm sure I'll get lots
> >> of good lessons from them.
> >> I'm going this morning to finalize the plans for the rehab. Will let you
> >> know how that comes out. She said to bring a list of what I wanted to
> >> order, but I'm not ordering very much right now. Will wait till later to
> >> order to see what I really want and need.
> >> Don't work too hard today. I've got to get up and get busy, too. We
> >> have to leave at 9:30, but it's only about 50 miles that I have to go.
> >> Talk to you soon.
> >> Diann
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> >> At 02:53 AM 9/8/2009 -0700, you wrote:
> >>> Diann: I am sorry I did not get
> >>>back to you sooner. I have been so tied up with work and trying to work on
> >>>my project. I looked at you latest project and I will say it is your best
> >>>work. I think it is elegant and simple at the same time. I am so proud of
> >>>you and all that you have done to this point. You have learned and grown
> >>>faster than any one could have ever anticipated. I think that you have
> >>>found the craft that you were meant to pursue. Just remember me when you
> >>>become a master. I am going to try real hard to get your package off to you
> >>>today. It has all of your DVDs and some receipts for hings that I have
> >>>bought at Tandy. Use them as you see fit. There is also a program that I
> >>>bought called the Logo Maker. I thought it would help to make the Makers
> >>>Stamps, but then Misha came up with the designs. There is also a rebate
> >>>offer from Staples. You can send it in if you want and receive the rebate
> >>>money for your self. I took my project to Tandy on Saturday and Michael
> >>>thought that the picture was the best work I have ever done. Then I showed
> >>>him the two frame pieces and he said that I used the wrong color on them. I
> >>>used Mahogany and he said that since there is no mahogany in the picture
> >>>that the contrast would make it look bad. frame pieces. I have to work
> >>>fast because time is getting close. I have to have all of the frame
> >>>finished by this weekend so that I can mount it to the picture. I may not
> >>>have time to do the other two pictures that I wanted to do, because of this
> >>>set back. Next year I will just have to start a lot earlier. Well I am
> >>>going to close for now and get ready for work. I will let you know if I get
> >>>to the Post Office the way that I plan to. Love Always
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> >>><DAmberger@ >
> >>>To: flasah@yahoogroups. com
> >>>Sent: Monday, September 7, 2009 8:54:22 AM
> >>>Subject: [flasah] Latest project [1 Attachment]
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> >>> Hi everyone,
> >>>I apologize if any of you have already gotten this. I sent it last night,
> >>>but evidently it didn't go thru, so will try again. This checkbook cover
> >>>is for a friend as a gift, (and hopefully some free advertising) . All your
> >>>critiques are most welcome and greatly appreciated.
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> >>>Thanks for looking.
> >>>
> >>>Diann
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