Monthly Archives: August 2016

I don’t like this stage, because there are boot pieces all over my bench and it’s messy. In this photo all of the pieces are together, everything is neat, and they’ll be looking like cowboy boots soon!  

It’s really hot in Oklahoma today. You know why I’m so aware of this? It’s because my shop air conditioner has performed its yearly trick of dying in the hottest part of the summer. It’s rather warm in my shop, … Continue reading →

I got one boot top put together before I left my studio this evening. I honestly don’t know if I’ve found the limit of what is possible with leather inlay and overlay, or if I’ve simply reached the apex of … Continue reading →

I started this morning with my paper patterns all prepared. These patterns show me exactly how to cut each inlay piece, and which leather it should be.

Is she inseaming or playing on her phone?