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Category Archives: Cowboy Boots
Blowing glass
Today I was invited up to the glass blowing studio to try blowing glass with Nancy Callan, an amazing glass blower. I was NOT amazing. I couldn’t manage to both blow and twirl the glass at the same time, and in … Continue reading
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Rainbow
This was the view from our classroom window today. I’ve never looked down on a rainbow before!
Penland School of Craft
I’m teaching an inlay/overlay class at the Penland School of Craft in North Carolina this week. The room is bright and spacious, and I really enjoy teaching here. This is the view from my third floor classroom.
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New high heels
My daughter Paige made me a pair of high heels! They fit perfectly and I love them. I didn’t dress for heels today though. The leather is chocolate kangaroo and black hair-on calf. It’s super soft and comfy.
Boot making class
“How to Make Cowboy Boots” class in Lisa’s studio I’ve been announcing that I have no more boot making classes for the rest of 2015, but I’ve had one spot open up. The dates are July 27-August 7. The class … Continue reading
Paige’s new work bench
I have an extra work bench in my shop, and Paige’s business is going really well, so I cleared off the extra bench and told Paige it could be hers. She’s super excited and has promised to keep it neat … Continue reading
Wing and counter tips
I’ve made a small start on this pair of boots too. They have a turquoise foot with chocolate wing and counter tips. I have the wing and counter tips done but there’s a lot more work to go.
Much pride
Completed design and fitted last–proof I actually got some work done today.
A day in the life…
Paige saw me working and thought it would make a good photo. Then, since she had the camera, this happened.
Fitting lasts
I worked on fitting lasts all day today. It’s not the most glamorous part of my job, but it is the part that makes all the pretty, artistic bits possible.
