Tag Archives: cowboyboots

OK, I’m going to share. A while ago I experienced a family tragedy; due to the illness leading up to it and the grief following, I didn’t work much in the shop for around three years. I tell students ALWAYS: … Continue reading →

Guy comes in: I wanted to stop and see if you had any belts. Me: No, I don’t. Guy: WELL, I JUST THOUGHT I’D STOP AND ASK. I DIDN’T KNOW I WAS GOING TO GET CHEWED OUT. (as he’s walking … Continue reading →

Me: I want to work on boots today, but first I’ll just put together this huge heavy shelf, rearrange a bunch of inventory, and take all the boxes to the dumpster right quick. Also me: WHYYYYYYYYY am I always so … Continue reading →

Sixteen boxes will be picked up and shipped tomorrow, and behind them is a large shipment from Baker Leather that arrived today and still needs to be checked in and put away. This is how I spend those fun-filled days … Continue reading →

Today I took a knife making class in England with five of my shoemaker friends–four from Sweden and one from Switzerland. We had so much fun!

Many years ago I made a pair of boots that featured diving woodpeckers and I’ve always wondered what happened to them, because they were so obnoxiously wonderful. Tonight, I received an email from the client’s daughter. She kept the boots … Continue reading →

A pair of boots I’m stretching, and a pair of boots that are almost finished

Freshly-laid soles with a double row of wood pegs

I’m tired and don’t want to lay soles today, but when I prepare soles the day before and they’re ready, I don’t really have a choice. I’ve put the soles on three boots and this is the final one!