Tag Archives: bespoke

This stitch pattern can feel monotonous–endless rows up and down, up and down. It’s actually a challenge because straight lines are much more difficult than curves. I like to do this design every now and then just to make sure … Continue reading →

I created a Memory card game using my cowboy boots! There are 24 pairs of boots in the deck. Here’s a link if you’d like one for your very own.

Yesterday afternoon, I bought another small business! I’m now the proud owner of http://www.bootlast.com. I’ve been working VERY hard to prepare my shop for this acquisition and now I’m so far behind on my boot making I can’t see daylight. … Continue reading →

My boot making expertise was used by this author, Kelsey Browning, author of “A Love to Last.”   From the back cover: “When Delaney walks into his father’s custom boot shop, she spurs memories and fantasies Cal has no business … Continue reading →

I just received my copy of the European Leather, Shoe, and Hide Journal, and am pleased to announce that I’m a famous lady! My friend Carina is too!

Over on Sorrell Notions and Findings, I now have pegging awl hafts, pegging awls, and wooden pegs in stock. Also, I finally updated the thread page with all of the size 33 thread and colors I have available.

Here’s a link to my newsletter for November: November newsletter

Here’s my YouTube video for November. If you listen closely, you’ll be able to hear how overwhelmed and grumpy I am right now. It’s a Boot Life

Look what I received in the mail this morning! It’s Red Currant Chutney, hand-made by the president of Renia, the German company that makes the water-based glues I sell. I have absolutely no idea what Red Currant Chutney is or … Continue reading →

Here’s a link to the October episode of “It’s a Boot Life.” In this episode I visit a shoelace factory in France, demonstrate inseaming around a toe, and interview Paige about her latest project.