Tag Archives: bespoke

I just realized to my horror that the odd arrangement on my fume exhaust table is due to Paige having trapped a wasp under a bowl and then sat a glue bottle on top of the bowl to secure it. … Continue reading →

I sent these off to their new owner yesterday. I’ve been working on them in my shop for three months; with my travel schedule I didn’t plan on continuous attention for these. They were here so long they began to … Continue reading →

Yesterday’s photo was a preliminary sketch of this design. Here’s the completed and approved design.

Here’s what I’ve been doing this morning.

My favorite sort of argument with a client: Client: You forgot to bill me for this. Me: No, I did bill you for it, and you’ve paid in full. It’s nice because it shows how honest and thoughtful they are, … Continue reading →

These boots are on the trees. I still have to do the final polish but they’re basically finished.

I’m in Oregon for the Pendleton Leather Show. I visited another boot maker; he had a beautiful curved needle for sale; and assuming I can get it into the truck, I’m bringing it home with me!

Something in this photo is amazing and wonderful. Can you spot it?

Yesterday I laid the soles on these boots, stitched them, and pegged them. I should have focused better on the stitching because it’s fantastic! (I’m not quite good enough on a curved needle to be over bragging about it when … Continue reading →

This little guy was playing possum right in the middle of the alley behind my shop. I thought that was rather unwise of him, so Dale shoved him over into the grass with a board. You don’t want to get … Continue reading →