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Carlex Design’s Maserati Grandiamond

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Last March, we challenged The Hog Ring community to "move beyond traditional diamond pleats." Since then, trimmers from all over the globe have emailed us photos of their own unique takes on the age-old stitch pattern. We've seen long tails, double long tails, single columns and even a few other awesome oddball designs. However, no one has quite met the challenge like Carlex … [Read more...] about Carlex Design’s Maserati Grandiamond

Shop Profile: Compton Custom Interiors

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One of the greatest pleasures for me in running The Hog Ring is the opportunity to speak with auto trimmers and shop owners from around the world and learn how they got their start in our highly specialized craft. I recently spoke with Jimmy Compton, a retired U.S. Army veteran, who told me all about his new-found career in auto upholstery and his shop, Compton Custom … [Read more...] about Shop Profile: Compton Custom Interiors