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
Tag: dressage
Mostly Done
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
Saddle Progress
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
Building a Dressage Saddle
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
Rebecca Farm – Part I
Every year there is a big three-day event at Rebecca Farm in Montana. Even though this is only 30 minutes from home (and just across the highway from my school) I have never been able to go, and I've lived here for over 7 years! However, this year I was finally able to check it out. I showed up … Continue reading Rebecca Farm – Part I