Category Archives: boot maker

Exercise

Posted on October 11, 2016 by customboots

Has anyone ever wondered what the life of a cowboy boot maker is like after hours? Wonder no more. My daily exercise routine: Heading to town, I push the button in my car for the electric gate. Donkeys see the … Continue reading →

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Cowboy Boot Making Class

Posted on October 4, 2016 by customboots

I’ve added a cowboy boot making class to my calendar for January, 2017. Class size is limited to two students. Boot Making Class Link

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Paige

Posted on October 1, 2016 by customboots

Paige has made herself a new pair of shoes. Aren’t they cute? 

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It’s a Boot Life

Posted on September 26, 2016 by customboots

Here’s a link to my YouTube video for September. It’s a Boot Life

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American Craft magazine

Posted on September 14, 2016 by customboots

Here’s a link to the article about me in American Craft magazine.

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Joys of traveling

Posted on September 7, 2016 by customboots

I’m sitting in the OKC airport, waiting to fly to Denver and then on to Jackson Hole; I’m going to be a judge at the Western Design Conference. This morning I panicked, thinking that maybe the judging was today instead … Continue reading →

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August newsletter

Posted on September 2, 2016 by customboots

I didn’t get my August newsletter sent out until yesterday (the first of September), and then I forgot to post it so now it’s really late. I will try to do better next… ooops, THIS month. August newsletter

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Austria

Posted on September 1, 2016 by customboots

Here are the completed Austrian coat of arms boot tops.

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Building heels

Posted on August 26, 2016 by customboots

I dyed and finished the soles, and now I’m starting to build the heels.

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Pegging soles

Posted on August 25, 2016 by customboots

Yesterday I pegged the soles on the two pairs of cowboy boots that I’m making this month. Here I’ve marked where the first row of pegs will go. This is a #5 Stitch Marker. Each cowboy boot sole has a … Continue reading →

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