Black needle nose what type of panels does your door have right now? If you have standard or ranch panels you are not going to get the effect your looking for. These straps are usually installed on carriage house doors. ( What we call em where I am from ). Carriage house doors have specific designs on the outside that make them look more colonial and the straps and handles really set it off.

Nancy I aplogize that I did not get a clear picture in my mind. So my reply might make no sense. Two things occur to me. If the hinges carry weight they need to be steel usually. So what you can do are what I would consider. If you care enough then make some brass covers for the hinges. Brass is a metal easily hammered into any shape. You don't need heat. Once in shape depending on the corners you could simply lay the brass in place or.. my area of expertise are materials: I'm a scientist. Adhesives are not my main field of expertise but once the brass is the right shape, or many pieces of brass are put into place to create the illusion of being the hinge, they can be held in place with adhesives. This is where I feel lacking. I can't recommend which ones but I can say a few helpful things. 1. avoid asking at home depot. If you want real answers go to 3M (online) and ask as if you are a commercial account. If not 3M company then go to sites that cater to professionals. Again, avoid local suppliers. The kind of problem you're solving is new to the adhesive industry, in my opinion, and no one except experts will know what to use. It depends on your climate a lot. Her's a useful link if you use adhesives. http://www.thomasnet.com/products/adhesives-393009-1.html assuming you chooose not to use adhesives you could rivet, very easy to do with brass rivets, the brass to the steel hinge. This might look better than anything anyway. If I've gotten you too involved I apoligize. Brass hinges are not something I see anywhere except uber-decorative, non-securing applications. I'm a novice and I might not know what I'm talking about. Lastly I do know that the BBC4 site has had great shows on old homes dating from the 1800's on. They've covered, in detail, much of the parts and pieces. The people involved have been the same crew of about 10 people for literally 10 years , 100 various shows. They might be helpful. http://www.channel4.com/4homes/on-tv/the-home-show/ or http://www.channel4.com/4homes/ I'll check back on you in a week and see how things are going. Andre

I have not made a satchel, but what if you were to run the straps all the way around the bottom of the tote? I got this bag years ago & while this tote's strap doesn't go ALL the way around, it is long and stitched into the bottom section of the bag. I has carried loads of stuff and has held up well. Good luck Marie!

Hi, I sorry to join in. I would like a cutting of the orchid cactus as well. I have a three color (mixed) Christmas cactus as well as herbs and mints in the garden. However, it is really cold here in zone 7. Would love to share and trade if interested.