Tag Archives: hobby

what do you get the man who has everything?

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Tom Green

There’s an old joke that says “what do you get the man who has everything?” The answer to the joke is anti biotics, but the answer to my question is a Beer Bottle Holster, which will undoubtably be everymans must have … Continue reading →

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I started so I finished

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Tom Green

When I first started stitching leather about 12 years ago I made myself a couple of briefcases, Looking back at it now with the benefit of hindsight they were very ambitious projects, with all kinds of pockets and compartments, and 12 … Continue reading →

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Prince Charles is still not coming to tea

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Tom Green

In the summer I built myself a food smoker in the back garden, which over the last few months has become an essential part of our everyday food.  We started out slowly smoking our own bacon, and cheese, working our … Continue reading →

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Thats it I’ve Started

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Tom Green

Pretty much all the work I do doesn’t come with a pattern or a set of instructions. Before I start I like to think a project through, work out a sequence of steps and make sure I have everything I … Continue reading →

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The handbag wins

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Tom Green

The latest video is now online, a leisurely stroll through the design and build process of the fusion handbag, starting in this case with red leather and some scraps of fabric, through to the finished bag. At the time when … Continue reading →

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The Deckchair fights back – The Movie

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Tom Green

The epic tale of one mans struggle against adversity, pieces of wood, and a sewing machine. A tale of hope, where good triumphs over evil, and finally the nice guy gets the girl. Along the way you find out how … Continue reading →

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