Cow hides are a leatherworker’s canvas. Learning the difference between leather types takes a lot of research, and Tomlinson says the project she’s working on dictates which leather she uses.

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Leatherworking projects often involve stitching the leather, so it helps to choose a kit that includes thread. That allows you to get started on your projects right away.

Leatherworking projects often involve stitching the leather, so it helps to choose a kit that includes thread. That allows you to get started on your projects right away.

Leatherworking projects often involve stitching the leather, so it helps to choose a kit that includes thread. That allows you to get started on your projects right away.

Leatherworking projects often involve stitching the leather, so it helps to choose a kit that includes thread. That allows you to get started on your projects right away.

Leatherworking projects often involve stitching the leather, so it helps to choose a kit that includes thread. That allows you to get started on your projects right away.

Leatherworking projects often involve stitching the leather, so it helps to choose a kit that includes thread. That allows you to get started on your projects right away.

Leatherworking projects often involve stitching the leather, so it helps to choose a kit that includes thread. That allows you to get started on your projects right away.

Leatherworking projects often involve stitching the leather, so it helps to choose a kit that includes thread. That allows you to get started on your projects right away.