…and I’m addicted to buying leather 
I am from the Pacific Northwest, and I am new to shoe making.
I really appreciate all of helpful insight I’ve gotten from everyone’s contributions to the One&Awl forum. I am well on my way to finishing my first pair of hand welted shoes, and, as someone who is relying on the internet for guidance in this craft–thanks
Welcome!
Start a topic over in Projects and share some pics if you can!
I’ve been there, man. So have a number of makers here.
Don’t ever hesitate to step into conversations or start your own. If something’s holding you up, or you found something interesting, it’ll almost certainly be interesting to others here, too. Speaking up makes this place more useful—and friendly—for everyone.
Don’t feel bad, whatever you are hoarding it could be worse. I’m taking inventory of hides and skins now and I’m about to hit #400 on my list…
Welcome aboard. I just finished my first pair and the people on this forum helped a lot.
We’d all love to see your work in progress.
Man, did that make me happy.