I was very fortunate to be asked to replace the leather straps on this beautiful old fly-fishing creel basket. It was bought by the owners at a recent auction, complete with the original canvas bag still in good condition. The original leather strap was very brittle and had broken in […]
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I went into the woods today and peeled some oak. Every year, about this time, as the new growth starts to sprout and the sap is rising, woods people gather in Cumbria to peel oak bark to send to the tannery in Devon (the only one still using oak bark […]
Read MoreAfter managing for a few years with a clunky shop website I’ve decided to switch over to using Etsy to sell my products. I’ve also converted all my website pages into this new WordPress website and started my Morgan Leather blogroll. Using Etsy and WordPress should make my marketing, updating and […]
Read MoreI had a great season of fairs on the run up to Christmas with loads of new orders. Thanks to everyone who called by and said hello. And an even bigger thanks to those that cane and bought things! Lancaster Market Brantwood Winter Craft Fair Kirkby Lonsdale Market Kendal Christmas Market
Read MoreHey Hey! Third best craft stall at the Westmorland County Show! I’m so pleased! Wow! PS I have since has a haircut!
Read MoreHere are some old posts I stuck on my Bodger Morgan blog… Leather Sheaths with the Co-op and BHMAT Learn how to make hard wearing sheaths for your woodworking tools by coming on one of my courses. A Visit to Baker’s Oak Bark Tannery In August I was lucky enough […]
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