March newsletter

March newsletter

This is a link to my March newsletter with an essay I wrote about the power of craft. To receive my  monthly newsletter directly send an email to customboots@aol.com with “subscribe” in the subject line.

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The importance of rights and lefts

The importance of rights and lefts

This is what happens when you forget to turn your pattern over. You end up with two fillers for the right boot and none for the left.

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Inseaming

Inseaming

My student just finished inseaming her first boot. I’ll have her out of those athletic shoes soon!

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Inseaming

Inseaming

I have one boot inseamed!

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It’s a Boot Life

It’s a Boot Life

It’s time for my Monday video!

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New student

New student

I have a student in my shop right now and these are the boots she’s making.

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Lasted boots

Lasted boots

The boots are on the last and the toe boxes are in.

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Turning boots

Turning boots

I’ve turned one of the boots. After I turn the second they’ll be ready to put on the last.

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Mailing DVD sets

Mailing DVD sets

Jean at the post office shared my excitement yesterday as I mailed out the first orders for my “How to Make Cowboy Boots” DVD set.

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February newsletter

February newsletter

Here’s a link to my February newsletter. Send an email to custom boots@aol.com with “Subscribe” in the subject line if you’d like it emailed to you every month.

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