I look forward to the Sheridan Leather Trade Show every year.  Even though it leaves me exhausted.  It’s always good to catch up with friends, teach, and make my tools and books available.  I always learn from my conversations, and I never come away without having made a bag full of new friends.

It’s been a busy, busy year here at the Hoytsville Hermitage so far this year.  We have two new granddaughters.  They were born twelve hours apart; sort of twins from different mothers if you will.

The shop has been busy too. (I’m wishing I’d fed those elves better.)  In addition to taking and filling orders, I’ve been working on my tool offerings.  Last year I started making a few stamps to sell.  So far these have been mostly bevelers for which I get really good reviews from folks who’ve bought them.  I’m working hard with hopes to have some on offer at the show.  I’ll be teaching one swivel knife class which will ty in well with an article in the Leather Crafters Journal that will be coming out in the next issue in time for the show.  I believe there is still room in this class. Here are some pictures of work in progress and some of my latest offerings.  I hope you’ll find me at the show.  We will have some fun and interesting times I’m sure.