Is it weird that I find skiving leather almost therapeutic? I used to hate it. This weekend has left me kind of down... partly from my own "you suck, stop trying" demons (don't compare yourself to others, don't do it IT'S A TRAP) and partly from bigger hobby problems. I love this hobby but sometimes … Continue reading Thoughts While Skiving
Category: Dressage
Mostly Done
Sorry for the lack of posts all month. 😦 I've been sick and not feeling motivated to get anything done. Today I managed to get one thing done though, or rather, mostly done. Once my supply order arrived I started to put together the rest of the saddle. The flaps were sewn together, the seat … Continue reading Mostly Done
Slow Going
It's been nearly a month since I last posted here. (already?!) You'd think that after all this time, I would have something to show you all. Well! I do! So here it is... Yup. A Noseband. It's taken me one month to sit down and create a NOSEBAND. Honestly- am I the world's slowest tack … Continue reading Slow Going
Update and a Bit
Oh my word it's July. And so far, it's been an insanely BUSY July, at least with work. Overtime, yay? I suppose it's a good thing... it is a job after all, and I'm very thankful for that, but goodness I can only take so much! Aside from work, I've also found myself busy with this … Continue reading Update and a Bit