Well. I guess I failed at blogging this month. This is partly due to life-issues, but it's also because I've had little motivation to work on anything or try to keep up with posting every week. Part of me feels bad about that, because I had a nice post-every-week routine going... but honestly? Sometimes it's … Continue reading Uninspired
Category: Western
Small Things
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
Saddle Pads
I ended up making a bunch of saddle pads throughout the week: They're rather simple - fabric, felt and bits of leather - but they seem to look all right. Sometimes simple really is best, isn't it? I'm much happier with these than the cross stitched one I made a while back. They're not as … Continue reading Saddle Pads
Finishing Things
I finally finished the cross stitch saddle pad I was working on: This isn't exactly the pattern I had in mind. I had to switch it up because I was running out of tan thread. (and it's the cheap stuff so naturally there's no similar shade of DMC floss! What's up with that, Joann's?) Color and … Continue reading Finishing Things
Stitching away…
I've been working on a cross-stitched saddle pad. I've been wanting to try one for ages, but I always forget to buy the fabric when I'm at the craft store. I think I need to start making lists of what I need before shopping. Yes. Anyway, I found some of that fabric while at the … Continue reading Stitching away…




