Tack, Props and Miniatures by Nichelle
It's been slow going, but I've finally completed another western saddle. This one was based off of a pattern by Shannon Granger-Peele of Riversong Saddlery. You can purchase the pattern from her Etsy shop here. (If you are brand-new to saddle making, I would highly recommend one of Rio Rondo's western saddle kits and put … Continue reading Completed Ranch Saddle
Apparently it's becoming a tradition to neglect my blog every spring, then come back around BreyerFest time. BreyerFest has a way of re-sparking my interest in the hobby. I always enjoy all the pictures and the excitement is contagious. Maybe one of these years I'll go (I say that every year...) but until then, I'm … Continue reading July Update
It's been a few weeks, but I finally had time to add the final details to this saddle. I'm pretty happy with how it came together. Each saddle I complete (this is #7) teaches me a lot. I tried to make it fit the Yvonne/Gracie doll (I really need to give mine a makeover 😅) … Continue reading Completed Saddle
My house was without internet for the last several days. (thanks, utility workers! 👍🏻) While I'm annoyed with myself for being annoyed over it, a break from social media and the constant flood of bad news was probably needed. It's been weighing down heavily on me lately. Without having that distraction, I spent a lot … Continue reading No Connection = Saddle Progress
Finally, this saddle is finished! I can't say this is the same saddle that I started four years ago, because it isn't. It had to be completely re-worked. However, the vision I had for it remained the same, and honestly? I think it came out a lot better than it would have if I had … Continue reading Done!
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