Earlier this year I had the pleasure of making a golf bag for my customer in Scotland. This was a challenge for me as I’ve never made or used one before! Luckily I was loaned two bags and asked to design a new bag using the best features from both. […]
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Last Fair of the Season – Betley Show
I’m heading down to a farm near Crewe this Saturday (2nd August 2025) to demonstrate my leathercraft, alongside some of England’s best traditional craftspeople.
I’ll be making knife sheaths, wallets and book covers.
This show is new to me and I’m really looking forward to being part of it. There are things happening all weekend – music, animal, vintage cars, veg-growing competitions and artisan shopping (starting 6pm on Friday, finishing Sunday late afternoon). Definitely worth checking out their website for more info: https://www.betleyshow.com/
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This Saturday (26 July 2025) is the Lake Makers Fair in Staveley Mill Yard, near Kendal, Cumbria. I’ll be set up alongside some amazing artists and craftspeople. From their website: The fair will host a selection of craft makers from across the region, offering products for sale. Recent fine furniture […]
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The owner of this belt had lost some weight, so wanted it making a little shorter. He bought it in Australia and we think it’s made from kangaroo skin – a very durable leather with properties similar to horseskin. The design on this belt was really interesting, with the buckle […]
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I’m heading down to the Great Eccleston show this weekend. Lots of rural crafts, animals, farming gear and tractor pulling! (I’m not sure what tractor pulling is, but I’ve been advised to bring ear defenders!) 12th & 13th July 2025. Opens at 9am and closes at 6pm, free parking! I’ve […]
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I was asked to repair the cover and case for this rifle scope. Some stitching had disintegrated, the verdigris buildup meant the scope didn’t fit the case anymore, the retaining strap was on its last legs and the retaining strap’s loop had disappeared years ago. So, I set to unpicking […]
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I’m taking part in this year’s art festival, which is held on the last weekend of June (28-29 June 2025). There will be lots of different venues for you to visit throughout the villages of Silverdale, Arnside and Storth (on the border of north Lancashire and south Cumbria). Some venues, […]
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I recently had the great pleasure of teaching Anne how to make a leather case for her new iPhone. Anne chose to use a beautiful green Italian leather for the outside and a thin Spanish goatskin for the inside pockets. All hand-stitched using a vibrant red thread. If you’re interested […]
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A strange name for these little portable seats. I was asked to replace the worn and torn canvas for leather, which were needed in time for the Cartmel Races last weekend. Such a simple design and very effective, shooting sticks come in different shapes and sizes. These two are made […]
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I had a great time at the recent Weekend in the Woods (run by the Coppice Association Northwest) where I taught five people to make a billhook sheath and one to make an axe sheath. Two of my students are coppice apprentices with BHMAT – a charity based in the […]
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