Dust off your tunics and sharpen your senses—we’re heading to the Ormskirk Medieval Fair this weekend! It’s a first for us and we’re really looking forward to it. There’s nothing quite like the atmosphere of clashing swords, wandering minstrels, and the smell of woodsmoke to make our handcrafted leather feel […]
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Built for the Long Haul: The British Leather Tool Bag
I recently finished a project that has been on my mind for a while. I wanted to create something unapologetically “chunky” – a piece of kit for the person who values their tools and wants a bag that can actually keep up with them. Crafted from heavy-duty British leather, this […]
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Bespoke leather for a world-class experience. ✨
It was such an honour to craft these custom cutlery pouches for the three-Michelin-starred L’Enclume. When the cutlery is this beautiful, the “home” it sits in needs to be just as special. Executive Chef, Paul Burgalieres and I chose a soft, tactile pig suede – perfect for protecting bespoke utensils while adding […]
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Driving South on Thursday!
This Thursday I’m heading down to Oxfordshire for a craft fair, then heading on down to Dorset to see an Auntie and Uncle I’ve not seen for probably 15 years! Can’t wait to see them! Then after that to see a friend from years ago. I don’t get out much […]
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Home and Gift Fair with cumbrialife – 25th/26th Oct 2025
I’m really looking forward to this event – a first for me. There looks to be a really great range of artists/makers to come and see. Interior design, bespoke artisans, handmade furniture, fine décor, metalwork, stained glass, leather gifts, candles, ceramics, jewellery, knitwear, original artworks, craft spirits, local beers, award-winning […]
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Upcoming Winter Markets, 2025
Here’s a list of the five winter markets I’ll be attending this year. Hope to see some of you soon! Cumbria Life Home and Gift Fair 25/26 October at The Pencil Factory in Keswick, Cumbria. More Details Abingdon Craft Fair 31 Oct to 2 November in the ancient Abbey Buildings, […]
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Freshly listed on my website!
I’ve been busy this past week updating both my Etsy and my website shop catalogues ready for the winter shopping spree! Items have already started to sell, so don’t delay! The following are the new items I’ve added to my website. You may need to open this email in a […]
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It’s almost autumn… so it’s time for the Witherslack Exhibition!
I’ve just returned home from adding my leather work to the Witherslack Exhibition, which starts this Saturday 20th September in South Cumbria. The room, at Barwick Hall, has been transformed into an amazing exhibition space! Lots of little cubby holes and corners housing amazing pieces of art and crafts. Here’s […]
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My Knife Sheath Course at Woodland Pioneers 2025
Last week was our annual Woodland Pioneers week in Silverdale. I was lucky enough to run a knife sheath course in conjunction with Matt Whitaker. Matt taught the course attendants how to forge a carving knife, and I showed them how to make a leather sheath. We had some great […]
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Stanley Knife Pouch for Tree Planter
I love the variety of my work. This one was for a tree planter in Scotland who uses a Stanley knife to remove the old tree guards from established saplings. The blade doesn’t retract so he wanted a safe way to carry it with him in the woods, as well […]
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