I've had this piece of scrap leather for a few years now. It's wrinkled and worn, and when I first got it, it made me want to build an old western saddle, one that's gotten a load of use over the years. I started it a while back, but found it difficult and put it … Continue reading Old Saddle
Category: Tack
Back… for now…
So! My sister has kindly lent me her laptop to use while she's home for the summer, which is really nice as I've missed having a computer to use, especially when it comes to editing pictures and posting nonesense on this blog. I'm not exactly sure what's wrong with my PC. I think it's a … Continue reading Back… for now…
Experimenting
I finished up a halter order today, then felt like making one more for one of my own horses. I really wanted to try sewing the tabs together instead of just using glue like I normally do. I know there are other hobbyists out there who do this, and probably do it well. I can't … Continue reading Experimenting
Foal Slip
Something small today... to fit the smallest of my foals. Stormy looks like one of the youngest Breyer foals, and since I'm slowly making halters for everyone in the herd, she needed one too. But since she's young I figured it would be best to make her something more suitable. I hope I got it … Continue reading Foal Slip
Playing with Fire
Yes. I discovered a while back that if you pierce a piece of ribbon with a hot needle you get a nice, sealed hole, perfect for tongue buckles. I have too many ideas but not enough motivation/supplies to start anything new, so I've gone back to fixing up older things I made several years ago. … Continue reading Playing with Fire




