05/18/2026
A little inspiration for your Monday afternoon. When I first started learning the leather trade at Holstine Saddlery, Scott told me to save my first attempt at tooling. The scrap piece on the left is dated December 17, 2013. I kept it for reference, and wow, what a difference time and practice makes! I still have a long way to go to get where I want to be, but it's equally important to reflect on where I started.