Category Archives: boot maker

Is she inseaming or playing on her phone?

Here’s a link to my newsletter for July. July Newsletter

I hate this design! It’s going to be hard! Much whining!!! I might as well get started and get it over with. Hmmm, this isn’t so bad. Skiving is actually quite relaxing and quiet. NOOOOOOOOO, now they need to be … Continue reading →

I have one panel cut out and am ready to skive. Let the fun begin!

There was much weeping and wailing in my shop this morning, because I dreaded the thought of punching all the little holes that will enable me to transfer this design to leather. And yes, I do it on the sewing … Continue reading →

Here’s a link to my YouTube video for July.

There’s a lovely article about me in the current issue (August/September) of American Craft magazine. It’s not up on their website yet, but here’s a look at it.

I stayed a little late today. I wanted to get at least one boot top put together so I could admire it properly.

I’m starting a pretty pair of boots!

I received a thank you note today from Mrs. Fromhart; she’s one of the people to whom I dedicated my book. I had her for eighth grade English and she was a big influence in my life. I’ve only seen … Continue reading →