Western Saddle Pads

November 17, 2014 ~ Nichelle ~ 13 Comments

I guess getting back into the swing of things means neglecting to post all month? Ha! I can't believe November is halfway over already. I have had a lot of custom orders and some Secret Santa projects on my workbench, so that's been keeping me busy. 🙂 I've also been working on some new western … Continue reading Western Saddle Pads

Instant Saddle Pads

March 15, 2014September 4, 2014 ~ Nichelle ~ 10 Comments

Thanks to a tip I picked up from Christine, a few weeks back I sent away for some free fabric samples. They're meant for ordering slip covers or curtains or blinds... but of course I had other things in mind... The first batch was perfect for making saddle pads. All I had to do was … Continue reading Instant Saddle Pads

Experimenting

January 10, 2014September 4, 2014 ~ Nichelle ~ 9 Comments

One of my goals is to make a halter for every horse in the herd. Since I received a sheet of fabric halter plates (another secret santa gift) I figured it was time to start working on accomplishing this. In the end, Roxy... Honey... and Zenyatta each got a pretty new halter, decked out with … Continue reading Experimenting

Adventures in Sewing

December 29, 2013September 4, 2014 ~ Nichelle ~ 7 Comments

I've been a weird mix of sick/not sick since Christmas. It's like my body can't make up it's mind. I hate being idle when I don't feel well, and that restlessness tends to give me bizarre ideas, like getting out my mom's old sewing machine. I haven't used a sewing machine in say... 12 … Continue reading Adventures in Sewing

Small Things

June 25, 2013September 4, 2014 ~ Nichelle ~ 11 Comments

I went on another saddle pad making spree. Walmart carries quarters of fabric for less than $1 each. Last I checked they had a bunch with small prints... perfect for saddle pads.This one's growing on me: But I think the Zebra print is my favorite! In addition to pads, I went on a lead-rope making … Continue reading Small Things