Henry Ford’s invention of the assembly line resulted in cost reductions for the production of automobiles and a host of other items along with the birth of modern manufacturing. This has been a boon for the world economy.

However, the appeal of handcrafted products remains. Handcrafted items are “one of a kind,” “made for YOU,” are “personalized,” and convey a special meaning to those receiving them. 

You’ll find most of what I have in stock listed on thee “Available Now” pages. You can see them and additional items on display at local craft shows (see below). I also do some custom work. If you have a request for a custom item, send me an email and we can discuss it. 

I now work out of my home, so if you want to come by, please contact me to set up an appointment. 

Born and raised in Oklahoma, I started doing leatherwork in the early 1980s while in Lubbock, Texas. I continued with it off and on over the years as I moved around the country and the world, but am now retired and living in North Carolina. Happily, I am now able to devote my time to crafting leather.

I’ve been fortunate to publish several articles on leather crafting:

• “The Scoop on Edgers,” Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal, Volume 29, No. 3, May/June 2019, pp. 30.
  why it’s important to note the maker of edgers when referencing a tool number.
• “The Welted Seam,” Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal, Volume 29, No. 5, September/October 2019, pp. 70.
  another way to connect two pieces of leather together
• “How to Make a Pattern for a Cone,” Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal, Volume 29, No. 6, November/December 2019, pp. 61.
  title says it all
• “The Story of Fred: Dressing Up Some Old Bones,” Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal, Volume 30, No. 5, September/October 2020, pp. 70.
  how to cover a cow skull with tooled leather
• “Let’s Cover It, Part 1:  Book Covers,” Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal, Volume 33, No. 6, November/December 2023, pp. 25.
  how to make patterns for book covers
• ‘Shop Tip: The 7Ps,” Leather Crafters Journal, Volume 34, No. 1, January/February 2024, pp. 29. 
  importance and impact of planning your work
• “Let’s Cover It, Part 2: Making Notebooks,” Leather Crafters Journal, Volume 34, No. 6, November/December 2024, pp. 43-50.