Tag Archives: bespoke

Birdies

Posted on December 22, 2022 by customboots

I’m still making bracelets and yesterday I was feeling whimsical.

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Art of the Cowgirl

Posted on December 20, 2022 by customboots

I was selected as the 2023 Master for the Art of the Cowgirl organization. I’ll be attending their show in January in Cave Creek, Arizona, where I’ll have a booth, speak on a panel, and teach a two day leather … Continue reading →

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Old and out-of-shape

Posted on December 16, 2022 by customboots

After inseaming three pairs of boots/shoes my arms and hands are saying, “Excuse me ma’am, I thought we were riding a desk now.”

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Vegetables are served

Posted on December 8, 2022 by customboots
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Show of hands

Posted on December 2, 2022 by customboots

Raise your hand if you think this pile of oddly-shaped leather bits will become beautifully inlaid vegetables.

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Artist secret

Posted on December 1, 2022 by customboots

My process, whenever a client requests something new or difficult:

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Veggies in unexpected places

Posted on November 30, 2022 by customboots

OK everyone, I may need your thoughts and prayers with me as I attempt this pair of shoes, featuring Spring vegetables for a chef.

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Bracelets

Posted on November 28, 2022 by customboots

I’m preparing for a show and trying to get several leather bracelets made for my booth. I made these three today; they took longer than normal because of all the different colors.

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Vamps

Posted on November 22, 2022 by customboots

Vamp stitching and wingtip for the “Kansas City Star” boots

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Progress

Posted on November 15, 2022 by customboots

Wingtips and countertips are my favorite thing! I love how beautiful they are! Also, wingtips are my least favorite thing! I worry that I’ll get them in the wrong place!

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