About the Fringe…
Fringe has been said to be around since 3000 BC in Mesopotamia (now Iraq). The Native American tribes of the North American plains used fringe on their garments to…
The Bike Bag
My daughter has a very dear friend who decided to build her a bike as a gift for her birthday. He asked if I can make a leather bike bag…
The Saturday Market and Barbecue Ribs Dinner
This crazy 2020 season I was so fortunate to have a place to sell my leather goods. The region of Garden City Idaho allowed The Capitol City Public Market vendors…
The Mighty Thread Spool
I would call myself somewhat efficient in using my two Cobra leather sewing machines. I can probably change the thread with my eyes closed and a whiz and getting a…
Custom Pencil Box
I love getting custom requests for orders. A customer asked me to make a leather pencil holder for her sister-in-laws birthday. Apparently the recipient of the gift loves foxes so…
My garden distraction
As many of you know, I work from my home. Two leather sewing machines and other leather equipment decorate what was previously our dining room. Wood shelves hold various types…
The Mighty Dragonfly…
I have always loved dragonflies. I love seeing them move about in my garden and gracefully hover over the water while I am casting for fish. I have read that…
The unexpected project
Through the years I have created and sold many leather bags that can be found all over the country and various places in the world. It feels good to know…
On the Go!
This spring I have become a roaming vendor. For the past couple of weeks I've packed my truck filled with all the goodies I need for my sellers booth. My…
Going to the market……
I am so excited for tomorrow. You may think I am packed for camping but the car is actually stuffed with the usual items I need as a market vendor.…
