Tag Archives: cowboyboots

This is what I do sometimes when I’m supposed to be working. This pair will be for me… someday.

Building a cowboy boot that sits straight front-to-back and side-to-side requires precise patterning and careful lasting. If you’re off even a little bit it shows up on a tall boot like this one. That sounds like bragging, but really it’s … Continue reading →

One of the beasts that lives in my studio decided to play nicely today. #sideseams #americanstraightneedle

Close-up of the stitching on the counter cover

The one piece boot tops are ready to be put on the last. The process of putting these together will be the topic of my YouTube video this month.

Close-ups from today’s work

I had planned to stitch all four top panels today but it didn’t happen. Now I will go home and follow the Lisa Sorrell Small Business Rule: “When I’m at the shop I don’t worry about what’s not done at … Continue reading →

I’ve had a drawer full of pieces for weeks, but they’re finally coming together and beginning to look like a boot top.

My calendars will arrive on Wednesday, so I went ahead and created a link for ordering. 2019 Cowboy Boot Calendar