One for the kids

This was made for a little girl we met at the cowboy gather.  It is twenty inches or so to the center hole.  I punched a lot more holes than normal so it will hopefully grow with her.  It is only 1" wide so that it will fit through the smaller belt loops.  Hope you like it.  As always comments and critique are welcome.  Till next time, RW

La Grange Cowboy Gathering 2012

I did this same show three years ago and the week of the show a cold front blew in with rain and sleet and it stayed throughout the show.  Well two for two for us, the week was beautiful leading up to the show and then the rain came, and came, and came....  We still had a few troopers come out and swing by the booth and we managed to strum up a little business and meet some new folks.  Not many pictures taken but here's a few.

This was taken while packing up items in the shop.

Here is part of the booth. 

The booth next to me was none other than George Boutwell, the Texas artist.

This is my new chink stand that Doug did for me in exchange for the chainsaw chink work.  It worked out perfect and is a great addition to the booth.  Thanks again Doug.

We had some guys from Israel (they were from Houston but were raised in Israel) next to us selling fresh made crepes and orange juice.  Not exactly what I expected at a cowboy gathering but neat guys none the less.  Dutch oven cobbler outside and crepes inside, you don't get to see that hanging out in the mall.

That's all for now.  I'll be getting the orders taken at the show out soon as possible.  Thanks, RW

Legal Pad

I went back to the drawing board with my pattern for a padfolio (full size legal pad) and came out with this.  It works better than the ones I have made in the past and I really like it.  It will also be heading to the cowboy gathering with us, so come out and check out the booth.  I will have a small table full of ready made things and will be there to take any custom orders that you may have.  Fayette County Fairgrounds, Friday 4p-8p and Saturday 10a-8p; Best Little Cowboy Gathering in Texas.  Come on out and see the show.  RW

Spur Straps for the Road

Here are a couple of spur straps that I made for the table at the cowboy gathering.  You may recognize the floral "doves" from the antique tutorial.  I finally got them edged and finished.  I have found my new favorite spur strap buckles with these Horseshoe Brand buckles.

Another Double A Belt

The fellas over at Double A Breakaways came through with another belt order.  This one was a straight belt with a dyed background and decorative cut liner.  Thanks again to DJ and Mike.  Hope you like it.

Right now I'm finishing up some knife holster sheaths for my trade show table.  The first show of the year we are doing is this weekend, March 9th and 10th, right here in LaGrange.  The Best Little Cowboy Gathering will kick off Friday at 4 and run through Saturday.  Jake Hooker and many others are playing, hope to see you there.  RW