Monthly Archives: April 2017

Smithsonian Craft Show 

Posted on April 29, 2017 by

A pair of my boots visited me today at the Smithsonian Craft Show!

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Auction

Posted on April 21, 2017 by

I have a small art piece in the Smithsonian Craft Show Auction. Smithsonian Craft Show Auction

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Sleep-deprived

Posted on April 18, 2017 by

I stayed up until 2am this morning fixing an unexpected website issue. Now I’m having the sort of day where I must audibly talk myself through everything. “What was I doing? Oh! I was finishing the soles on these boots. … Continue reading →

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The Tim Shelton Podcast

Posted on April 17, 2017 by

Hey everyone, I got to be the featured artist on Tim Shelton’s podcast! My episode is #96. Tim Shelton is an amazingly talented vocalist and musician, and his band is The Surly Gentlemen. Their website is http://www.thesurlygentlemen.com The Tim Shelton … Continue reading →

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It’s a Boot Life

Posted on April 17, 2017 by

“It’s a Boot Life” is my monthly YouTube show. It always includes a segment called “In the Studio,” which is 2-4 minutes of technical boot maker stuff. This episode I experiment with the heat-erasable pens and give my verdict on … Continue reading →

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Paige at work

Posted on April 14, 2017 by

I’m too grumpy to be photogenic today, but Paige doesn’t have that problem. ❤  

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Sad news

Posted on April 10, 2017 by

I haven’t been able to work in the shop or post many pictures recently; my dad has been very sick and I’ve been spending a lot of time in Missouri with my family. He’s the one who taught me to … Continue reading →

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My personal code

Posted on April 6, 2017 by

I have three pairs of boots to inseam–this mens size 11 and two pairs of ladies size 6. The larger the boot, the more stitches there are, and the more stitches there are, the longer it takes. In the spirit … Continue reading →

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