Jeannelou Truitt wrote in a message to Joan Kelly:
 JT>     May i suggest that you keep a lookout for an old leather jacket
 JT> that  you can salvage [  i pay $5 for one in good condition].  
 JT> Jacket leather  is usually soft and you will be able to tell if it
 JT> is thin.  The back  of all leather is swede. 
 JT>    I salvage them right along to make pouches and use the shiny
 JT> side out  or rough side out depending on color, and condition.   Of
 JT> course, this  leaves me with a lot of scrapes not suitable for
 JT> pouches [not even small  ones].  From these i make thimbles,
 JT> watchband covers, book marks,  medallions, etc..   
That sounds really interesting.  I have not "done" too much looking in the 
consignment shops or flea markets, but you encourage me to keep my eyes open.
 JT>     Please tell me more about what you are making. 
I have some patterns for American Indian-type designs, but right now I'm 
accumulating stuff.  :)
Cheers!
Joan
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