Monthly Archives: April 2020

This is how a commissioned pair of cowboy boots begins.

I laid the soles on this pair of boots today, stitched them, and the next job is pegging the soles. But it’s a wet and rainy day and the soles aren’t drying at their normal pace. They’re still far too … Continue reading →

A nice job of inseaming is so satisfying.

I got the toe box put in these boots today. For me, that’s when I feel like I’m over the hump and it’s all downhill from here.

I made this piece today for my sister, to commemorate the death of our father three years ago today. It’s titled “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger posted this photo on his Instagram. I’m kind of partial to these boots!

Sigh… these are making me happy. I spent all day on these; I wish I’d remembered to take a picture before I added the rain. They were pretty before, and it was scary to sew grey lines all across it, … Continue reading →

Sneak peek at the beginnings for my next art piece

If you’d like to watch my presentation at the Craft in America center in Los Angeles, here’s a link. Craft in America presentation