35th Annual Kansas Muzzleloaders Convention

Saturday February 1st my wife and I took a short 4.5 hour drive up to Manhattan, Kansas to the 35th Annual Kansas Muzzleloaders Convention at the Four Points by Sheraton hotel. At this time, we had never been to this convention in the past and I had just found out about it the week prior. It is free for the public to attend. However they were doing a donation to the local food bank for Read More …

Rolled Edged Pouch #6

You can tell by looking at my pouches I like a rolled edged on a pouch! This pouch features two rolled edges on it. One around the flap that has short fringe sewn in. The other rolled edge is around the opening to the pouch which also has short fringe. This pouch features a small 1.5 inch wide gusset that is about 7 inches long. Overall size is 10 inches tall by 7.25 inches wide Read More …

Panel Pouch #5

Ago weeks ago I made a panel pouch and I absolutely loved the way it came together. I wanted to make another panel pouch but with some slight modifications. On this one I added fringed rolled edges and fringed welts throughout the construction of this pouch. Materials used in this project was deer, goat and cow hides. It has a nice 1 inch buckle and 1 inch strap that is adjustable. All hand stitched with Read More …

Chimney Rock – Nebraska

We had to stop at Chimney Rock – Nebraska. Chimney Rock Chimney Rock was a major landmark for the people traveling the Oregon Trail. In addition, the first recorded mention of “Chimney Rock” was in 1827 by Joshua Pilcher an American fur trader and Indian agent. Pilcher became the owner and president of the Missouri Fur Company, based in St. Louis. Furthermore, Chimney Rock was designated a National Historic Site on August 9, 1956. In fact Chimney Rock is also a National Read More …

Cliff Dwellings at Tonto National Monument

These are some well-preserved cliff dwellings were occupied by the Salado culture during the 13th, 14th, and early 15th centuries. The Salado were fine craftspeople, producing some of the most flamboyant polychrome pottery and intricately woven textiles to be found in the Southwest. Tonto National Monument is a National Monument in the Superstition Mountains.

Canyon De Chelly

Hogan (a traditional dwelling of the Navajo people) at Canyon De Chelly in Arizona. Today, while some older hogans are now still used as dwellings and others are maintained for ceremonial purposes, new hogans are rarely intended as family dwellings. Traditional structured hogans are also considered pioneers of energy efficient homes. Using packed mud against the entire wood structure, the home was kept cool by natural air ventilation and water sprinkled on the dirt ground inside. Read More …