From the bench
The Leatherworker’s Journal.
Notes on the materials, rituals and everyday carry that make a good piece worth keeping.
August 2026
What Fits in a Leather Belt Pouch? The Everyday Carry Packing List
A practical, maker-minded packing list for carrying phone, wallet, keys and daily essentials without the pocket bulge.
August 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Leather Sporrans
Everything you need to know about wearing a leather sporran, packing it well, and making hands-free carry part of everyday life.
July 2026
New Large Leather Journal Cover: Dark Brown & Celtic Stag
Meet the new full-grain cover made for standard composition notebooks, in plain Dark Brown or engraved Celtic Stag.
July 2026
5 Steps to Build a Daily Journaling Habit
Five small, forgiving ways to make a journal part of everyday life—and keep returning to it.
July 2026
The Secret Travel Weapon: A Leather Belt Pouch
Why a belt pouch or sporran keeps your essentials close, your pockets clear and your travels moving.
July 2026
Why a Handmade Leather Journal Cover Changes Your D&D Campaign
A campaign journal turns maps, lore and table-night scribbles into an artifact worth keeping.
July 2026
The Leatherworker’s Ledger: The Wallet That Refused to Bloat
A small story about carrying less, choosing well and keeping an everyday wallet true to its purpose.
July 2026
The Fae-Stitch Satchel: A Mythic Journey in Patchwork Leather
Meet the story, materials and imagination behind a one-of-a-kind satchel made for wandering beyond the ordinary.
July 2026
The Modern Adventurer’s Guide to Using a Leather Sporran on the Trail
A practical guide to carrying a leather sporran on the trail, from packing the essentials to choosing the right fit.
March 2026
My Leatherworking Journey
From a first sporran to a bench full of possibilities.
March 2026
My Favorite Thing to Make
The pieces that keep calling me back to the bench.
2026
Belt Pouch vs. Purse
A practical guide to hands-free carry.
2026
The Minimalist Wallet Challenge
What carries well when you carry less.
2026
Full-Grain vs. Top-Grain Leather
A practical comparison of full-grain and top-grain leather, what the labels mean and how to choose a piece built for real use.
June 30, 2026
The Art of the Slow Burn
Why slow-made goods earn their place over time.
June 30, 2026
Why Saddle Stitching Lasts
The time-tested stitch behind a better wallet.
May 3, 2026
Analog in a Digital World
The quiet case for putting pen to paper.