Monthly Archives: December 2015

My boots that won at the Art of the Cowboy Makers event in Las Vegas returned home today, along with my huge trophy buckle prize. I am always extra happy to win a trophy buckle. I can wear it and … Continue reading →

I’m making a pair of boots right now that have a cranberry red kangaroo inlay on the boot tops, and the client wants a matching cranberry red wingtip. I cut the wingtip out of kangaroo, but it’s an especially light-weight … Continue reading →

This pair of boots, made for my husband Dale, took first place in the Show Boot category at the Art of the Cowboy Makers event in Las Vegas.

I won first place in the show boot category!

A day in the glamorous life of a cowboy boot maker: I got up at 5:30am to fly to Ohio and measure a client. I’ll arrive shortly after noon, meet with the client, and fly home, arriving back in Oklahoma … Continue reading →

I can’t say I enjoy punching all these little holes one-at-a-time, but it certainly makes a pretty top band!

I’ve been doing a lot of rearranging in my shop recently, and you know what the very best thing is about having a wood floor? I can make sure each piece of furniture is EXACTLY straight by lining it up … Continue reading →

This stitch pattern can feel monotonous–endless rows up and down, up and down. It’s actually a challenge because straight lines are much more difficult than curves. I like to do this design every now and then just to make sure … Continue reading →

I created a Memory card game using my cowboy boots! There are 24 pairs of boots in the deck. Here’s a link if you’d like one for your very own.