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The Lone Star Leather Crafters guild publishes and distributes a newsletter to our guild members once a month. Our newsletters contain patterns, member profiles, photos, convention information, announcements and much more. Feel free to have a look!

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2008: Volume 23

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MAY
Includes: Get to Know a Guild Member — Chan Geer; Contest Anyone? $100 Prize; Photos: Lone Star and Columbine IFoLG Show Guild Displays, Al Stohlman's "The Brush Popper", Carl Suvaco's Tapadera, Chan's Little Corner; Things I Learned the Hard Way; Pattern by George Hurst: Horse’s Head with Oak Leaf Border
MARCH - APRIL
Includes: A New Member's Perspective by Cartie Yzquierdo; Tool Time Anyone? Eco-Flo Leather Dyes; Holster Pattern by Jim Linnell; Love...by Sabina Tung; Have You Ever Wondered? How to Get Deep, Crisp Edges For Flowers and Leaves; Tarrant County Junior Live Stock Show; It's All About the Leather: A Roundtable Discussion with George Hurst; Wallet Pattern by Chan Geer
FEBRUARY
Includes: Get to Know a Guild Member—Terry Henson; Valentine's Day Card Contest Announced; Fun at the Rodeo; Pattern by Chan Geer; Member Work-Klaus Helmle from Germany

2007: Volume 22

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DECEMBER
Includes: Rick Barnes' Pattern of the Month; Stuff You Need to Know; IFoLG Updates; Christmas Party Invite
NOVEMBER
Includes: 2007 IFoLG Show Results and Photos; How to Sharpen Your Swivel Knife
OCTOBER
Includes: 2007 IFoLG Show News -- Events, Raffle, Workshops and Classes
SEPTEMBER
Includes: Pattern of the Month by Jim Linnell; Tool Time: Rope Tool Sets; Meet Our Guild Members, Pat and Jo Spencer; Alamo Centerpieces; 2007 IFoLG Show Schedule and Information
AUGUST
Includes: Message from President Dave Smith
JULY
Includes: Member Work: Arihiro Inada; Tool Time: Cocobolo (Dalbergia Retusa); Guild Picnic Photos; Get to Know a Guild Member: Elmer Bryant
JUNE
Includes: Sheridan Wow!!; Tool Time: Hi-Lite Color Stain; Salute of the Swivel Knife: T.J. Anguiano; Get to Know a Guild Member: Josh Patterson; Lone Star Belt Buckles
MAY
Includes: Members' Work: Notebook by Tim Kieffner and Greg Sellers' Saddle Bags; Lone Star Belt Buckles; Annual Picnic
APRIL
Includes: Tools, Tools, Tools! What's a Person to Do?; The Power of 4-H; Get to Know a Guild Member: J.W. “Jimbo” Matheson
MARCH
Includes: Tool Time Anyone? French Edgers; Roses with George Hurst; Get to Know a Guild Member: Dave Swallow
FEBRUARY - ALL NEW LOOK!
Includes: Mike Rodgers' Roses; Fort Worth Stock Show Photos; Member Profile: Jim Linnell; IFoLG Show News
JANUARY
Includes: Peter Main's Cowboy Picture; Photos from the Holiday Party; New Workshop: Saddlemaking with Bill Gomer; Fort Worth Stock Show News; Tribute to Bud Palmer

2006: Volume 21

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DECEMBER
Includes: Lifetime Achievement Awardee, Jim Linnell; Floral Tooling Pattern for Checkbooks; Holiday Party Information
NOVEMBER
Includes: Photos and Awardees from the 2006 IFoLG Show
OCTOBER
Includes: Wallet and Belt Patterns; 2007 IFoLG Show Announcement
SEPTEMBER
Includes: Photos from Bill Gomer's Latest Saddle-making Class and of Dale Herman's Art Nouveau Box; Floral Pattern
AUGUST
Includes: Photos from the July Picnic; Workshop Announcements: Chan Geer's "Make a Roper Wallet/Checkbook" and "Make a Small Notebook"
JULY
Includes: July Picnic and Visit to the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum; Chan Geer's Work Area
JUNE
Includes: Photos and News from the Sheridan Show; Ann Stohlman Award Winner: Greg Sellers
MAY
Includes: Photos of Mr. Mechler's Fish Carving and a Handbag by Joe Barth; Lone Star Leather Crafters' Meeting Info; Sheridan Show News; IFoLG Workshop Listing
APRIL
Includes: Photos of Greg Sellers' Saddle, 4-H Club Members Leather Crafts; Summer Picnic News; Lone Star Leather Crafters Video Announcement
MARCH
Includes: Video Announcement: "Lone Star Leather Crafters Present Demonstrations by Our Members"; Upcoming Workshops: George Hurst's "Making a Stirrup Lamp", Chan J. Geer's "Making a Sheridan Style Notebook"; New Pattern: Dave Swallow's "Pocket Notebook with Business Card Case"
FEBRUARY
Includes: Photos of Curney Fields' Work; Bill Gomer Demo at Next Meeting; Lone Star Leather Crafters' Video; Request for Info Re: Stylecraft No. 32
JANUARY
Includes: Christmas Card Competition Entries; Holiday Party Pics; Gary Greenwood Style "Artistic" Shoes; Invite to Fort Worth Stock Show

2005: Volume 20

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DECEMBER
Includes: Holiday Party Info; Chan Geer's Photo Album Pattern and Instructions; Upcoming Winter and Spring Workshops; Member Profile: Mary Kamai
NOVEMBER
Includes: News and Photos from the 2005 IFoLG Show; Flask Pattern from Jim Linnell; Letter from Rene Berends
OCTOBER
Includes: George Hurst's Sharpening Technique; Photos from a Leather Exhibition in Japan; the "Columbine Flower" Pattern by Chan Geer; and Information About "Leather Unlimited: New Zealand Conference 2006"
SEPTEMBER
Includes: Photos of Japanese Leather Art; Upcoming Workshops: Joe Barth’s Art Noveau Style Box, Rene Berend’s Making Leather Jewelry, Making Your Own B-Leather Outfit with Huricane; Hide Crafter Leather Company' New Store Opening in Denver
AUGUST
Includes: Chan Geer’s Note Book Cover; Robert Beard’s Embossed, Filigreed, Painted Checkbook Cover; Upcoming Workshops: Andy Stasiak's Embossed Horse Head Picture, Joe Barth’s Art Noveau Style Box, Rene Berend’s Making Leather Jewelry; IFoLG Show Information
JULY
Includes: Jim Linnell's Leather Feather and Free Feather Workshop; 2005 IFoLG Show Invitation and Information; Robert Beard's Classic Western Leather Carving Workshop; Ode to Gary Greenwood
JUNE
Includes: Al Stohlman Award Goes to LSLC Member Chan Geer; News from the Sheridan Show; Leathercraft Losses; Upcoming Workshops and Mini-workshops; Garment Leather Tip; News from Guilds
MAY
Includes: Elephant Carving by Larry Mechler; the Tanning Process; 2005 IFoLG Show Mini-Workshop and Seminar Information
APRIL
Includes: Landscape by Bill Gomer; Saddle Week Info; Sheridan World Leather Debut Registration; Rene Berend's "Old Style" Hunting Bag Workshop; Leathercraft by Mike Rodgers; Carving Ideas from the President
MARCH
Includes: Note Book Projects from Chan Geer's Workshop; Profile of the Month: Chan Geer; Embossed Skull by Mike Rogers; President's Letter
FEBRUARY
Includes: New President's Message; Chan Geer's Demo Announcement; Wood-working Tools that Can Help Leather Crafters; Andy Stasiak's Embossed Horse Head Workshop Announcement; Leather Art Tour Announcement
JANUARY
Includes: George Hurst's "Farewell" Message; Election Ballot; Chan Geer's Sheridan-Style Rose Pattern; Money Clip Wallet Pattern; Andy Stasiak's Embossed Horse Head Workshop Announcement

2004: Volume 19

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DECEMBER
Includes: Holiday Party News; George Hurst's Farewell; Coming Workshops: Jim R. Simmons' Making a Custom Leather Gun Belt and Bill Gomer's Saddlemaking; Ken Neal's Cowboy Boots
NOVEMBER
Includes: Traveling Trophy and Many Awards Won by Lone Star Leather Crafters at IFoLG Show; HideCrafter Cover Contest Winners; Rifle Case by Ute Jaeckel; Case by Takaji (Lefty) Mikuni
OCTOBER
Includes: Carl Suvaco Wins Novice Saddle Builder Class; News from the Texas State Fair; HideCrafter Cover Entry Photos; Bill Gomer's Saddle-Making Workshop Announcement
SEPTEMBER
Includes: Coloring an Embossed Belt; IFoLG Show News; Saddle-making Workshop with Bill Gomer; Leather Guilds Apply to IFoLG; Craftaids from Peter Main; Next Meeting Demo: Dave Smith's Custom Fitted Holsters; Texas State Fair Info; Pillow and CD Disc Holder Photos; In Memory of the Stohlman's; and More
AUGUST
Includes: Photos from Gary Bowling's Braiding Demo; Future Workshops: George Hurst's Sheridan-Style Carving and Beckie Moon's Making Decorative Leather Pillows; Scotty Rogers' Indian Picture; Tony Laier's Purse Kits; Jim Linnell's 3-D Feather Picture; IFoLG Show Information and Invitation
JULY
Includes: Braiding Demo by Gary Bowling at Next Meeting; Flasks by Jim Linnell; Wallets by Mike Rogers; the Bead Work of Dale Herman; Western Roses Pattern by Bill Gomer; Workshop Announcements: Braiding with Robert Black, and Holster Making with Jim R. Simmons
JUNE
Includes: Many Photos from George and Jane Hurst's Home "Museum"; Pattern: Making a Watch Saddle; Bill Gomer's Demo at Next Meeting
MAY
Includes: Guild Open House/Annual Picnic Announcement; Robert Beard Diorama Photos; Calumet Show Winners; Letter Holder Instructions; the Bob Buck Technique; New Grape Leaf Pattern
APRIL
Includes: Leather Masks and Decor Wall Hangings; News of Rene Berends Workshop and Slide Show; New Workshop: 3D Elephants Head with Serge Volken; Robert Beard's Turtle in the Desert Workshop
MARCH
Includes: News from the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame; Rene Berends Will Do a Demo at this Month's Guild Meeting; New Workshops Announced: Peter Main CD Case Workshop and Free Workshops by Jim Linnell and Tony Laier; 2007 IFoLG Committee Announced
FEBRUARY
Includes: Workshop Information for: Robert Beard's 3D Diarama, Rene Berend's Document Bag, and Bill Gomer's Saddlemaking; Rick Ellenberger's Eagle Head Carving
JANUARY
Includes: Holiday Party Photos; Yukio Aoki's Wallet/Purse; Glen Komahcheet's Saddle; President's Letter with News of Upcoming Workshops and Our Busy Schedule

2003: Volume 18

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DECEMBER
Includes: Lifetime Merit Award Recipients; Name Tag Competition; Eagle Head Sculpture Seminar Info; More Christmas Party Info
NOVEMBER
Includes: IFoLG Photos, News and Awards; Christmas Party Invitation and Challenge
OCTOBER
Includes: Texas State Fair Report and Photos; President's Letter; News of Upcoming Events
SEPTEMBER
Includes: President's Letter; Ben Moody News; Earrings by Sachiko Kuwano; Retro Dying and Finishing; News, News and More News
AUGUST
Includes: Special Night at Stohlman Museum; Chan Geer Cover Pattern; Armin Dobstetter's Knife Sheath 'Holster' Pattern
JULY
Includes: Announcement of the Opening of the Stohlman Leather Museum and Gallery; How-to Make a Custom CD Case; 'Coming Soon' Announcements; President's Letter; News from Nocona
JUNE
Includes: Inverted Wallet Pattern by Jim Linnell; Stohlman Museum and Gallery Opens; Midwest Federation of Leather Guilds Show Winners; Featured Artisan: Taka Otsuka; Upcoming Nocona Trip Information
MAY
Includes: 'The Works of Del Motley' by George Hurst; Flask Covers by Jim Linnell; Nicholas Ortegon's Notebook; 2007 IFoLG Show News; New Members' Welcome; President's Message
APRIL
Includes: Ft. Worth Trade Show Photo; President's Message; Chan Geer Patterns; Saddle Photos; Wallet and Belt Patterns; Bud Palmer's Pheasant Lampa Upcoming Events; Bill Gomer Demo at Next Meeting
MARCH
Includes: "Weathered Cowboy" by Bill Gomer; February Meeting News and Photos; Bill Gomer Saddle Workshop Info; "William Cody" by Scotty Rogers; "Buffalo" by Jim Linnell
FEBRUARY
Includes: Bill Gomer's Workshop and Visit; Message from President George Hurst; Will Ghormley’s Work; Melody Snow's Workshops; Fort Worth Leather Trade Show Information; Peter Main's Book Cover; Executive Meeting Information
JANUARY
Includes: Holiday Party News and Photos; Sachicko Kuwano and Her Work; Robb Barr "Breaking Out Eagle" Winner; Officer Nominees

2002: Volume 17

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DECEMBER
Includes: Tandy Workshops; Holiday Party News; More IFoLG Photos; Tip Of the Month: Basketweave/Pattern Tool; Officer Nominations
NOVEMBER
Includes: News and Photos from the IFoLG Show in Indiana; October Meeting Notes; LSLC Election Reminder
OCTOBER
Includes: News From Hide Crafter Leather Company and Berman Leather; Hide Crafter Leather Company' Wholesale Club; Bill Gomer's Saddle Workshop; Call for Nominations
SEPTEMBER
Includes: IFoLG Show in Indianapolis (October 11-13); Tandy Store Openings in Texas; Leatherworkers Trade Show in Rome; Georgia (October 22-26)
AUGUST
Includes: Saddle by Skyhorse Saddle Co.; News of the LederGilde e.V.; Photos and News from Alf Luneborg; Robb Barr Breaking-Out Eagle Raffle Tickets
JULY
Includes: Jim Linnell, the 2002 Al Stohlman Award Winner; News from the LederGilde e.V. and the Leather Art Forum; Applique Checkbook Cover Workshop; More Sheridan Show Photos; Robb Barr Breaking-Out Eagle Raffle Tickets
JUNE
Includes: Artist of the Month: Paul Lazurus; Sheridan Show Pictures; IFoLG News; Robb Barr Breaking-Out Eagle Raffle Tickets
MAY
Includes: Robb Barr Tearing-Out Eagle Raffle; Peter Main: 35 mm vs. Digital Photos; Double-End Aluminum Blade Knife; Saddlemaking in Colorado; Midwest Federation of Leather Guilds Show
APRIL
Includes: Robb Barr Tribute; Meeting News and Dates
MARCH
Includes: 2nd Annual Swap Meet Invitation; Cookbook News; Robb Barr Gallery; Ute Jaeckel Photo Gallery; News from Tandy Leather
FEBRUARY
Includes: Oak Leaves and Deer by Jim Linnell; Herbert Schmid's Picture Frame Pattern; Robb Barr's Indian and Wolf Workshop; Holster-making Class Results; Don Moon/Jim Linnell Accept New Jobs; Meeting Pictures
JANUARY
Includes: Sheridan Floral Pattern by Jim Linnell; Pictures of New Class Area at Hide Crafter Leather Company; New Workshops by Robb Barr and Andy Stasiak

2001: Volume 16

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DECEMBER
Includes: Holiday Gathering News; Jim Linnell's Eagle and Flag; George Hurst's Stirrup Lamp Workshop
NOVEMBER
Includes: Unicorn Pattern; Texas State Fair; Sheridan-Style Finishes; Workshops and More Workshops
OCTOBER
Includes: America Mourns Picture; Melody Snow's Native American Brave's Workshop; Letter from the President
SEPTEMBER
Includes: HideCrafter's New Location; Flask Cover by Peter Main; Leather Technology Week at Oklahoma State University; Carey Blanchard's Flower Class; Member Profile: Armin Dobstetter of Germany
AUGUST
Includes: Hide Crafter Leather Company is Moving; Melody Snow on the Go; Jim Linnell’s Checkbook Pattern
JULY
Includes: Jim Linnell and Jan Schoonover Workshops; New Advertiser
JUNE
Includes: Let’s Make a Cookbook; Jane Hurst’s Pin and Earrings; Donna Vaughan’s Art Portfolio
MAY
Includes: IFoLG Invitation; Treavor Anderson’s Mounted Antlers; Jazz It Up!
APRIL
Includes: Flower Photos; Pictures from Jim Linnell's Longhorn Workshop
MARCH
Includes: Robb Barr Visit: Making Eyes; Jim Linnell Workshop Info; Spur Straps by R.D. Tibbetts; The Traveling Trophy; IFoLG Notes
FEBRUARY
Includes: Valentine's Gift Idea by Peter Main; Slate of New Officers; January Meeting Photos; Flea Market Announcement
JANUARY
Includes: Photos from the Holiday Party; Wildlife Photos

2000: Volume 15

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DECEMBER
Includes: Leather-Covered Frames from November’s Meeting; the Official IFoLG Winners List; Officer Nominees; Animal Clip-Art
NOVEMBER
Includes: Wagons West 2000 IFoLG Convention News and Pictures
OCTOBER
Includes: IFoLG Meeting News and Info; Eagles in Flight; Fishing Fun
SEPTEMBER
Includes: New Jersey Notes; Jim Linnell Art; Profile of Neil McDowell; Workshops
AUGUST
Includes: New York is Calling; More Sheridan Show Photos; Silva's New Video; Akiko's Trip to Australia; More Scott Roger's Portraits
JULY
Includes: Tarrant County Fair Winners; Sheridan Show Talent; Friends Meet Again in Waco
JUNE
Includes: Scott Roger's Profile; Old West Billfold Pattern Pack Review; Member's Survey; News from May's Meeting and from the Netherlands
MAY
Includes: Letter from Karla Van Horne; Book Review: Figure Carving by Al Stohlman; Backpack Pattern (Part I); Tarrant County Fair Info
APRIL
Includes: Profile of Jim Linnell; Decorative Plate by George Hurst; Review of How to Color Leather; News from Japan
MARCH
Includes: Robb Barr's Visit to Fort Worth; Computer-Made Sunflower by George Hurst; Dept. of Ag. Banner Photos; Bird Clip-art
FEBRUARY
Includes: Dye and Finish Compatibility Chart; Shirley Robinson's Tiger Purse; Flowers for Your Patterns; Leder 2000 Meeting Information; Leather Art Cruise to Alaska Information
JANUARY
Includes: Tippmann Raffle Results; Profile of Paul Hainline; Mail from Neil McDowell; Events, Events and more Events; Winners of the Christmas Ornament Competition


  
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