The backpack

I am rather proud of this piece. It's the only one I have made so far. The 'overhanging' closure flap design  turned out to be a good choice.  

I had to try

Making shoes of any kind is tricky, especially without any kind of training whatsoever. Expect something similar in the future. Maybe a high-top hard soled moccasin. I wore these on a three week Costa Rica/ Nicaragua trip and completely ruined them, but I still think they were pretty damn good for my first ever pair of shoes.

Custom orders, straps

A custom order for a friend of mine. Features include an inner sleeve for which to securely slide in a laptop and a dedicated inner pocket for one of his many cameras. It's a rather sturdy, almost Latigo style of oil tan leather.

There is almost nothing I cannot put a strap on. I would like to do more of these for cameras... or binoculars. Or even your saxophone.

Golden Rule additions

These have been on display at

 Golden Rule. 811 E. Burnside Suite 122, Portland, OR 97214. (503) 477-5124 

Most recently

February produced some good things.