<DIV><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; LINE-HEIGHT: 200%">Valerie Michael—a founding member of the Association of Design Leatherworkers—has created the definitive guide to this popular and age-old craft. Oriented to the beginner, it thoroughly presents all the materials, tools, and key techniques in easy-to-follow photographs: finishing edges, paring and hand-stitching, making pockets, attaching studs and straps, and decorating surfaces. The well-chosen projects take into account developing skills, and range from belt and wallets to quilted items and bags. An invaluable reference work.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">“...Instructions are concise enough to offer craft enthusiasts of differing skill levels a range of projects to undertake.”—<I>Booklist.</I> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">“Excellent and easy-to-understand introduction to classic leatherworking.”—<I>Library Journal.</I></P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"></P></DIV>