Tag Archives: how to

Its a Secret!

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Tom Green

Once again valentines day approaches and a gentleman’s fancy turns to romance. So what do you get your beloved, particularly  if you have been together for a few years and your starting to run out of inspiration. I had that problem a couple … Continue reading →

Posted in art, craft, Diy, fashion, humour, Leather work, Uncategorized, work | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

So close but so far

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Tom Green

My most popular video is one I made about making a Leather Briefcase for a young lady who was just going off to university. It was an interesting project as she wanted tan leather with yellow thread so there wasn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Diy, fashion, Leather work, work | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Christmas Dinner going up in smoke!

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Tom Green

Christmas was a little different this year, or should I say Christmas dinner had a slight twist. This year we cooked the turkey in the smoker and what a difference it made. Earlier in the year I had constructed a … Continue reading →

Posted in food, heritage craft | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Do you admit to a mistake

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Tom Green

As every father will tell you, your family in particular  your children are your harshest critics. Triumphs which anywhere else would be celebrated, in the family home are just accepted, however mistakes are cherished and never forgotten. Alas today is … Continue reading →

Posted in craft, food, heritage craft, humour, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Christmas Dinner Starts Early

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Tom Green

We are having a change this year, the menu will remain the same as every year, Turkey, followed by real Plum Pudding, and then Christmas Pudding Ice Cream, but where we will differ is the method of cooking. This year … Continue reading →

Posted in food, heritage craft, Ice Cream, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The best apple pie

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Tom Green

Apple pie is one of my favourite dishes, which takes on a extra edge when its made from apples from the garden. I should claim that I have a recipe, but in reality I have made it so often I tend to throw … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

An open and shut case

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Tom Green

When I first started stitching leather about 10 years ago one of the very first projects I made was a red leather briefcase, and I have used it proudly ever since. But finally it was time for a new one, … Continue reading →

Posted in craft, Diy, fashion, heritage craft, Leather work, work | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

See the Movie – Drink the Beer

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Tom Green

You may have already read the post and now its your chance to see the movie which has been posted on you tube today complete with new jokes. What started as a light hearted product for a Sunday morning video, … Continue reading →

Posted in craft, fashion, Leather work, work | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in craft, Diy, fashion, heritage craft, Leather work | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in craft, fashion, heritage craft, Leather work | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment