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Apologies for my absence these last few weeks, a family issue has rather taken over.
During this time I thought it would be a good idea to occupy my mind by learning something new, something to challenge me and something I had never done before, but what?
A couple or three months ago I was gifted a very nice Aerial reel, a splendid gesture from a true gentleman. It is something I shall treasure and something that deserves to be looked after, so after watching an episode of Suzie doing her finest work on 'The Repair Shop' I had the notion to teach myself a bit of leatherworking and maybe make a pokey bag for the Aerial.
After watching a few videos, getting a few bits and bobs together and learning how to saddle stich with two needles on various bits of scrap leather I decided that a D block case would be far nicer for the reel. Now I had to learn how to box stich as well!
Many pricked fingers and blood letting later this is the result.



I feel that the reel is now suitably protected and another case is being planned.

Well done - something to be proud of and I'm afraid something I couldn't do.

That just oozes quality. Are you sure you have not done this before?

Great new skills, and you lined it too, fair play

Very nice work indeed. I must admit, that working with leather is interesting. I had a go a wet moulding recently, very satisfying.

Lovely job. Leather is a great medium to work with but doing it right is a proper skill. You have nailed it in one, well done.

Wal.

Great skills and you are making something that could last for centuries, excellent.

You must be very proud of that Ian. A fabulous job

to you Ian - really beautifully done sir.

A great job - learning new skills is very rewarding but sometimes testing!

Will you now be making to order?