Tack, Props and Miniatures by Nichelle
Yay it's finished! And I don't completely hate it! And unlike my sad dressage saddle, it even got a girth! Of course I can't take credit for the pattern - that belongs to KeriOkie. But I altered and did some things differently, and if I make another one there are a couple more things I … Continue reading Finished Saddle Spam
Recently I was inspired to try making another English saddle. I don't build saddles very often... I've mentioned before that I find them intimidating, but at the same time it's something I want to do more often and want to get better at, and like so many other things I'm into, I won't get better … Continue reading Adventures in Saddle Making
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
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