Tack, Props and Miniatures by Nichelle
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
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
I'm so glad it's a three day weekend! These past few weeks have felt incredibly long, but at the same time, have flown by. Does that make any sense at all? Why are we already 5 days into September? Why are the leaves already changing color?! Didn't summer just START?! I've been preoccupied with a … Continue reading Saddle Progress
Even though I've got way too many in-progress pieces right now, I recently had a "lightbulb" moment regarding saddles and immediately had to get started on a new one. It's been three years since I last built an English saddle. I find them incredibly intimidating and am often discouraged before I begin. So wanting to … Continue reading Building a Dressage Saddle
