Today I finally, finally got the Saddleseat saddle completed. Last week I got it assembled. All it needed was it's girth and a few adjustments to the billets and stirrup leathers. Then the week got busy. My goal was to have it finished this weekend, but I didn't think I would be able to. Putting … Continue reading Hamilton’s Saddle
Kangaroo Scraps
There's a bridle I want to try making that has a tiny piece of colored leather on it. In my searching I came across Danecraft Leather Shop on Etsy. They sell sample pieces of colored Kangaroo leather, leather offcuts and lacing. The sensible thing would have been to order a couple of samples, but noooo. … Continue reading Kangaroo Scraps
Puzzle Pieces
I'm back to working on this saddle. I'm determined to finish it but it's been a challenge. It's like putting a puzzle together... except you have to create the pieces as you go and hope it looks like the picture in the end. 😬 I keep making pieces, altering them, changing my mind and re-making … Continue reading Puzzle Pieces
Snowflakes
Originally I wanted to have this piece done before Christmas, but between travel, work and the holidays, that didn't happen. This week I made it a goal to finish it, otherwise it was going to sit for a year. It was kind of a pain, I probably should have let it sit. 😅 This piece … Continue reading Snowflakes
Happy New Year!
Have a very happy new year everyone! 🥂