Monthly Archives: August 2013

The heels are made from the same thick heavy leather as the soles, not (as I am often asked) from wood. I add a layer, level it, add a layer, level it, and so on until I reach the correct … Continue reading →

I’ve been so tired and sluggish today and didn’t get nearly as much done on these as I should have. Tomorrow I WILL finish the soles and start building the heels.

I laid and stitched the soles on the cowboy boot shoes this afternoon. I’m going to take a break and then come back in later this evening and peg the soles.

Here’s a leather bracelet I made today. The client selected one of my designs and then chose the colors she wanted.

I’m preparing the add the shank cover to these shoes. From this point they’re being built just like cowboy boots and I’m so happy to be back in familiar territory.

I was inseaming this afternoon when Dale stopped by with our dog Winston. The dog went to the vet this morning and returned a little different. He’s not too happy about it but the cat, previously the object of his … Continue reading →