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L.C. Smith Gun Club Jacket Patch

Posted by Destry L. Hoffard on September 26, 2020, 12:22 pm

This is the prototype for the jacket patch I recently proposed. It's a statement piece at over 10 inches across.

Made with 100% wool thread on a wool/cotton blend felt background. Embroidered on single head, hand oriented, 65 year old machines in a tiny factory it took me two years (and many failed attempts) to find. This is the club jacket patch your Grandfather or even Great Grandfather would have worn.

The price will be $65 each (shipped). Please include a return mailing address label if possible. The fee is payable by check or money order to:

Destry L. Hoffard
5150 Carpenter Rd.
Ypsilanti MI 48197

Again, this is only the prototype. I've already been in contact with my folks about some minor changes. The bird will have the wing filled in under the dogs mouth, a bit more neck will be added to the dog as well, and the embroidered border ring will be black rather than the matching blue. I think these minor changes will make it something to really be proud of. I've crudely illustrated these changes with bits of paper in the photos. Look closely at the images, the quality of the detail is fantastic.

I'm going to take money for a month from today. On October 26th I will cash all the payments and make the formal order. I will post a list once a week of paid recipients. Once I make the order it will be about six weeks till I have the patches. It's not a fast process, each color is added by hand one at a time, so production time is slow.

The Parker boys liked the one I did for them. We're on our second order, we'll be around 75 patches produced when that shakes out. I need a 15 piece order to get this $65 price, hopefully our L.C. Smith brethren can step up to the plate and match the Parker boys!

Re: L.C. Smith Gun Club Jacket Patch

Posted by Destry L. Hoffard on September 26, 2020, 12:26 pm, in reply to "L.C. Smith Gun Club Jacket Patch"

My pictures didn't post for some reason, let's try that again.

Re: L.C. Smith Gun Club Jacket Patch

Posted by Destry L. Hoffard on September 26, 2020, 5:58 pm, in reply to "Re: L.C. Smith Gun Club Jacket Patch"

I'm also going to go with a lighter shade of blue felt I believe.

Re: L.C. Smith Gun Club Jacket Patch

Posted by Destry L. Hoffard on September 28, 2020, 4:37 pm, in reply to "L.C. Smith Gun Club Jacket Patch"

What does everybody think about the blue? The array of colors in this type felt isn't real broad. I've got a sample of a silver grey I might go with instead.

Re: L.C. Smith Gun Club Jacket Patch

Posted by mike yonker on September 28, 2020, 6:35 pm, in reply to "L.C. Smith Gun Club Jacket Patch"

The work looks great.I am not a big fan of blue. If I am remembering right we had a large sticker/logo that was "Hunter" green. My personal thought is that would really set the contrast between the Brittanys colors and the writing. Again just my thoughts. Thanks for you work Destry. MY

Re: L.C. Smith Gun Club Jacket Patch

Posted by Destry L. Hoffard on October 2, 2020, 8:08 pm, in reply to "L.C. Smith Gun Club Jacket Patch"

I'm going to put the brakes on this and get another sample made with all the changes. I'm just not happy with how this one looks and by the response here I'm guessing you boys aren't either. If you sent money I'll either hold your check or return it to you. Will be in touch if I get a payment in. I'll do another posting when the 2nd prototype arrives, I might advertise it in the magazine even.

Re: L.C. Smith Gun Club Jacket Patch

Posted by Destry L. Hoffard on December 22, 2020, 2:52 pm, in reply to "Re: L.C. Smith Gun Club Jacket Patch"

2nd prototype should arrive after the holidays.

Re: L.C. Smith Gun Club Jacket Patch

Posted by Travis Smith on December 22, 2020, 6:13 pm, in reply to "L.C. Smith Gun Club Jacket Patch"

I am in for one

Re: L.C. Smith Gun Club Jacket Patch

Posted by John Liles on December 23, 2020, 4:48 am, in reply to "Re: L.C. Smith Gun Club Jacket Patch"

Great news Destry,
Have a great Christmas!

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