Tag Archives: leatherart

Little Birdie

Posted on December 4, 2024 by customboots

“Little birdie, little birdieWon’t you sing to me your songGot a short time to stay hereAnd a long time to be gone”

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In progress

Posted on December 2, 2024 by customboots

I cut out the shaped holes in the shoe quarters. Next I’ll layer in all those randomly-shaped bits like little colored puzzle pieces and they’ll become bluebirds and feathers.

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Patterning

Posted on November 21, 2024 by customboots

I’ve been creating patterns for upcoming boots, and it’s one of my favorite things. For one, I truly enjoy patterning. But also, every time I make a pair of boots, there are always things I wish I’d done differently or … Continue reading →

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New customer and old friends

Posted on November 15, 2024 by customboots

I sold a pair of boots with this design today — different flower colors and alligator instead of ostrich. Every time I get to make this particular design it’s like spending time with an old friend whom I love.

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Tools

Posted on November 10, 2024 by customboots

A few weeks ago, a museum contacted me about an exhibit. They had a large selection of boot maker’s tools and needed to narrow it down to eight or ten to display in the exhibition. I gave my advice, but … Continue reading →

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Speaker Sessions

Posted on October 19, 2024 by customboots

I’ll be speaking at the Bristol Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol, Virginia, on November 12 at 7pm EST. I’ll be talking about cowboy boots, their history, and their place in country music. Put it on your calendar and … Continue reading →

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Stitchdown Boot Camp 2024

Posted on October 16, 2024 by customboots

I love this photo of me giving a presentation at the Stitchdown conference in New York City. I was talking about leather inlay and overlay on cowboy boots, which is one of my favorite topics. I love public speaking and … Continue reading →

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Introducing:

Posted on October 1, 2024 by customboots

“Sing Me Back Home”

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Choosing lasts

Posted on September 30, 2024 by customboots

Discussing fitting lasts with my shoemaker friend Martin from Germany

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I’m a winner

Posted on September 26, 2024 by customboots

*Getting* the last out of a pair of boots isn’t always a good time, but *having* the last out of a pair of boots is a wonderful feeling.

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