Onward

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

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I love making boots, really I do!

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 machine, but much of this design required me to turn the wheel by hand, resulting in a blister on my finger. However, it is done, and now I get to cut it out of leather four times, skive it all, and then stitch it!
AAAAAAAAAUUUUUUuuuuuuuuuggggg…… muted screaming in background….
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It’s a Boot Life

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

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American Craft magazine

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.

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Curiosity keeps me at the studio

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

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New boot top

I’m starting a pretty pair of boots!

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English teacher

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 her once since we moved from West Virginia 27 years ago.

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Baby lasts

My latest last order has arrived, and it has some cute little baby cowboy boot lasts in it. I’m not keeping these in stock at the moment, but if you want some I can get them.

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Books

Wow! I have all of my pre-ordered books signed, packed, and ready to ship. It was a big job and I couldn’t have done it without Dale, my wonderful helper.

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June newsletter

Here’s a link to my newsletter for June. My newsletter is often a composite of pictures and information I’ve posted in other places throughout the month, but this one contains news that hasn’t been published anywhere yet!

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