Author Archives: customboots

This pair of boots, made for my husband Dale, took first place in the Show Boot category at the Art of the Cowboy Makers event in Las Vegas.

I won first place in the show boot category!

A day in the glamorous life of a cowboy boot maker: I got up at 5:30am to fly to Ohio and measure a client. I’ll arrive shortly after noon, meet with the client, and fly home, arriving back in Oklahoma … Continue reading →

I can’t say I enjoy punching all these little holes one-at-a-time, but it certainly makes a pretty top band!

I’ve been doing a lot of rearranging in my shop recently, and you know what the very best thing is about having a wood floor? I can make sure each piece of furniture is EXACTLY straight by lining it up … Continue reading →

This stitch pattern can feel monotonous–endless rows up and down, up and down. It’s actually a challenge because straight lines are much more difficult than curves. I like to do this design every now and then just to make sure … Continue reading →

I created a Memory card game using my cowboy boots! There are 24 pairs of boots in the deck. Here’s a link if you’d like one for your very own.

Yesterday afternoon, I bought another small business! I’m now the proud owner of http://www.bootlast.com. I’ve been working VERY hard to prepare my shop for this acquisition and now I’m so far behind on my boot making I can’t see daylight. … Continue reading →

My boot making expertise was used by this author, Kelsey Browning, author of “A Love to Last.”   From the back cover: “When Delaney walks into his father’s custom boot shop, she spurs memories and fantasies Cal has no business … Continue reading →

I just received my copy of the European Leather, Shoe, and Hide Journal, and am pleased to announce that I’m a famous lady! My friend Carina is too!