Monthly Archives: December 2022

Soles

I laid, stitched, and pegged three pairs of cowboy boot soles this week. Also, this update makes me think of my daughter Paige, who asked me once in a shocked and tentative tone if I knew there were words in … Continue reading

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Today’s bracelet project:

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Soles

Baker Leather* soles are so pretty. Here the soles are still wet and have just been laid onto the boots and trimmed to a nice curve in the shank area. Next I’ll stitch the soles and then peg them in … Continue reading

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Birdies

I’m still making bracelets and yesterday I was feeling whimsical.

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Art of the Cowgirl

I was selected as the 2023 Master for the Art of the Cowgirl organization. I’ll be attending their show in January in Cave Creek, Arizona, where I’ll have a booth, speak on a panel, and teach a two day leather … Continue reading

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Old and out-of-shape

After inseaming three pairs of boots/shoes my arms and hands are saying, “Excuse me ma’am, I thought we were riding a desk now.”

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Vegetables are served

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Show of hands

Raise your hand if you think this pile of oddly-shaped leather bits will become beautifully inlaid vegetables.

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Artist secret

My process, whenever a client requests something new or difficult:

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