Monthly Archives: June 2026

When people ask about my favorite pair of boots I always say, “The next pair.” Here’s the next pair.

Practice magnolia flower to see if they really look like magnolia flowers. The flower center will be a little different; I was just using scrap leather here.

This is the magnolia design that came to me fully formed in a burst of inspiration while I was at a concert. It is already promising to be one of the most difficult designs I have ever patterned and I … Continue reading →

If you’d like to watch my cowboy boot presentation at the International Country Music Conference, here’s the link. Mine was the first presentation so it opens with an official welcome before I begin speaking at around 4:30. Since this is … Continue reading →

My “Boot Scootin’ History” exhibition at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol, Virginia is over, and I picked up all the exhibition boots and materials when I was in Nashville. Of all the things I brought safely home … Continue reading →