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Meet Zoe. Zoe is the best little dog you could ever know. I always wanted a dog. While with my ex I had pet rats (who are amazing pets),...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Mar 10, 20213 min read


Things I like this week: Bump Jigs
Admittedly lately I've been dealing with burnout from work, so I haven't been at the bench like I wanted to be. But I'm always on the...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Mar 5, 20211 min read


Leatherworking Tip: Make a Sample Book
While cleaning up my office to turn it into my workshop, I found an old Day Planner binder (seriously old...talking 2005), and decided to...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Mar 3, 20212 min read


Getting Started in Leatherworking, Part 9
There are many blogs and forum posts out there answering the very common question, "How do I get started in leatherworking?" While I...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Mar 1, 20212 min read


Things I Love this Week: Feb 21-27, 2021
Since I posted about buying the best tools you can afford, I want to share one of my "tool-buying mistakes" to hopefully save you some...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Feb 26, 20212 min read


Getting Started in Leatherworking, Part 8
There are many blogs and forum posts out there answering the very common question, "How do I get started in leatherworking?" While I...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Feb 24, 20212 min read


Getting Started in Leatherworking, Part 7
There are many blogs and forum posts out there answering the very common question, "How do I get started in leatherworking?" While I...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Feb 22, 20213 min read


Fashion News: Birkinstocks?
I absolutely love how fashion and art can combine to new concepts. But admittedly the reports of Birkinstocks--Birkenstock sandals made...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Feb 19, 20213 min read


Getting Started in Leatherworking, Part 6
There are many blogs and forum posts out there answering the very common question, "How do I get started in leatherworking?" While I...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Feb 17, 20212 min read


Getting Started in Leatherworking, Part 5
There are many blogs and forum posts out there answering the very common question, "How do I get started in leatherworking?" While I...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Feb 15, 20212 min read


Things I Love this Week: Feb 7-13, 2021
After the last post about practicing the basic skills, I have a confession: I still have a hard time setting snaps and rivets using a...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Feb 12, 20211 min read


Getting Started in Leatherworking, Part 4
There are many blogs and forum posts out there answering the very common question, "How do I get started in leatherworking?" While I...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Feb 10, 20212 min read


Getting Started in Leatherworking, Part 3
There are many blogs and forum posts out there answering the very common question, "How do I get started in leatherworking?" While I...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Feb 8, 20217 min read


Things I Love this Week: Jan 31-Feb 6
Just wanted to give a quick little shout-out to one of my favorite resources for purse hardware. Not just purse hardware, but fashionable...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Feb 5, 20211 min read


Getting Started in Leatherworking, Part 2
There are many blogs and forum posts out there answering the very common question, "How do I get started in leatherworking?" While I...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Feb 3, 20212 min read


Getting Started in Leatherworking, Part 1
There are many blogs and forum posts out there answering the very common question, "How do I get started in leatherworking?" While I...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Feb 1, 20212 min read


"Thing" of the Week: Jan 24-30
When I started leatherworking, I had a hard time finding thread I like. The main problem was that good thread seemed prohibitively...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Jan 29, 20212 min read


Fashion News: Spring 2021 Colors
After a long winter, seeing the latest spring colors feels refreshing...even if you still expect a few more months of cold, grey weather....
Ailinea Leatherworks
Jan 27, 20212 min read
Quick Leatherworking Tip: Edge Paint Applicator
When I was first learning leatherworking at my local Tandy, the store manager said he was happy to sell us the edge paint paddles and...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Jan 25, 20212 min read


"Thing" of the Week: Jan 17-23
One of my Christmas gifts from my husband this year was a copy of Bag Design: A Handbook for Accessories Designers by Fashionary. I read...
Ailinea Leatherworks
Jan 22, 20212 min read
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