Too Good To Lose: Why Leather Always Stays In Style   Leather really is a beautiful material. That’s probably not a surprising thing to hear from a leatherworking blog, but we feel it bears repeating. Leather is warm, stylish, and incredibly long-lasting. Furthermore, no matter how the winds of fashion are blowing, it never seems to go out of style. In other words: it’s timeless. But what makes leather such a beloved material to work with? And why are we still using it for so many purposes today?   An Ancient Skill For as long as humans have been around we’ve sought to use leather f ..read more

New Year, New Hobby? Here’s Why Leatherworking Could Be The Craft For You Taking up a new hobby isn’t always as simple as it sounds. Maybe you’ve got the motivation, maybe you’ve even got the time, but finding a skill that will inspire you to keep going, that will set your creativity free, and - perhaps most importantly - that will result in work you’re truly proud of, can be a lot harder than you might think. Now, we can’t promise you that leatherworking will give you all those things. After all, everyone’s different and while we love the simple pleasure of seeing a leathercraft project throu ..read more

Need A New Coat This Winter? Here Are Three Reasons Why You Should Choose Real Leather Christmas is swiftly on its way and, for many of us, the cold weather and icy winds are already here. As the days get darker, it can be tempting to stay inside and keep warm, but it’s also important to see some daylight once in a while, which means wrapping up tight. Here at Leather Treasure, we know that a winter coat needs to be three things: cozy, warm, and stylish. On top of that, it always helps if it can stand up to a little wear and tear. We believe that a good leather coat can meet all of these goal ..read more

A Handcrafted Christmas: Five Gorgeous Gifts You Can Make From Leather When it comes to presents, the old adage almost always rings true - it’s the thought that counts. Presents are a chance for us to show how much we know and care about the people we love and what better way to do that than with a handmade gift? If you’ve got someone in your life who loves authentic craftsmanship and beautiful, stylish accessories, then this year is the perfect opportunity to show off your leatherworking skills with some gorgeous handmade gifts.   Today, we’ve put together a list of five easy gifts for b ..read more

Classy Leather Decoration Ideas For Christmas Are you hosting a Christmas gathering this year? If so, you’re probably wondering how to create an inviting, festive feel to your home decor.   This is the perfect moment to incorporate your love of leather into your home decorating scheme. The Table Your table will be the scene of cherished holiday memories. Make it extra memorable with unique leather containers spilling over with pinecones, evergreen branches, and delightful red holly berries. Go the extra mile by crafting adorable miniature snowmen out of leather, and placing them as a swee ..read more

Seasonal decorations are a great way to keep your home feeling fresh all year round. They offer a regular chance for change and a way for our homes to reflect the landscape outside. That being said, many people find it challenging to find seasonal decorations that don’t feel ‘tacky’ or mass-produced.  Here at Leather Treasure, we believe that leather decor is a classy and stylish way to bring Autumnal colors into your home. That’s why we’ve put together this list of five ways you can incorporate leather into your Thanksgiving decor.   1. Placemats and Coasters For many, Thanksgiving ..read more

Have you always wanted to design your own leather fashion accessories but felt like taking on a project that complex might be a little too ambitious? That’s what our featured artisan, Sabrina Lee, thought before she decided to take her leathercraft skills to the next level. After years of refining her craft, she finally developed the confidence she needed to create a fashionable work of art. Sabrina always wanted a Celine Handbag but wasn’t willing to pay the high price of high-end fashion accessories. She took matters into her own hands (literally) and designed her very own Celine Look-a-like ..read more

Bring family and friends together this holiday season by throwing a leather crafting party. Our leather hides are perfect for making Christmas tree ornaments, home decorations or hand-made presents. Not sure how to throw a leather crafting party? We’ve created a step-by-step guide to help you get started. Leather Crafting Party Guide Select 3-5 of your favorite leather hides and hand sewing needles from our online store. You’ll also need threading 1mm in diameter, which you’ll find at any crafting store or super stores like Target or Walmart.  Create a Facebook event or group ..read more

Setting up an at Home Workshop With Minimal Space   You want to have that workshop you've been thinking about, but you don't have that much space. Not a problem! When you follow this quick guide, you will be able to set up a small home workshop, even if you have minimal space. All it takes is some careful planning and preparation. Determine How Much Space You Have To make sure your workshop is functional, you need to map out the space you have available for it. Some power tools will take up quite a bit of room, so you should decide early on where they should go. When you make up your pla ..read more

You may think of leather as something that is just that: leather. However, there's several flavors to this material, which may surprise you! We are going to go over four main types of leather you will find, which are used in everything from jackets to chairs. Without further ado, let's get right into them. Full Grain & Top Grain Leather Leather is considered top grain material if it is modified in any way. When the entire grain stays intact, it is full grain. Full grain leather may have certain blemishes, yet maintains a high price tag. Although Full Grain leather gets a lot of hype but ..read more