Category Archives: boot maker

I haven’t felt well today but the colors on these boots have cheered me.

There’s a little hole in this piece of leather. Instead of avoiding that area altogether I positioned the design so that I’ll be cutting out a flower shape where the hole is. I’m convinced that this is how and why … Continue reading →

Good news this morning! I sent a pallet through FedEx several weeks ago. Somewhere along the way they re-weighed it, decided it weighed 700 pounds more than it actually did, and tried to bill me for $1500 more than the … Continue reading →

These are the leathers and design for the next pair of boots I get to make.

Look what I got in the mail today! I’ve already updated my website if you wish to purchase.

I have a client flying in to my shop today to be measured, so I’m taking a chance and wearing something nice. My machines can sense new clothing and it’s usually the cue for one of them to decide it … Continue reading →

I have just been struck by a fantastic idea. I’m going to create a Memory game with pictures of my boots. Do you remember the children’s Memory game? It was a deck of little square cards containing pairs of pictures. … Continue reading →

My oldest daughter Morgan is a writer and I occasionally post links to her blog. I particularly like her most recent post, a pitch for a reality TV show.

The boots are finished and my shop is clean. I’m not sure which statement makes me happier.

My heater has spontaneously begun working and as it becomes warmer I have gradually regained my will to live. Operation Clean-Up My Disgustingly Filthy Shop is now in progress.