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Latest makes & studio plans

Latest makes & studio plans

Ren Cuming

I've been a busy bee in the workshop, between plum picking, dressmaking, melting in the heat and general everyday chores. Isn't the summer both wonderful, yet exhausting all at once!

Latest makes & studio plans

Ren Cuming

I've been a busy bee in the workshop, between plum picking, dressmaking, melting in the heat and general everyday chores. Isn't the summer both wonderful, yet exhausting all at once!

Cobweb, what's next?

Cobweb, what's next?

Ren Cuming

The recent Cobweb boot and Arrietty, Queenie shoe release was such fun! Just a few of these left. Let's do it again before Winter arrives.

Cobweb, what's next?

Ren Cuming

The recent Cobweb boot and Arrietty, Queenie shoe release was such fun! Just a few of these left. Let's do it again before Winter arrives.

Beechmast Boots

Beechmast Boots

Ren Cuming

Next on my worktable - two pairs of Fairysteps Beechmast boots. These shown are oak and castagno from the archive, aren't they glorious!

Beechmast Boots

Ren Cuming

Next on my worktable - two pairs of Fairysteps Beechmast boots. These shown are oak and castagno from the archive, aren't they glorious!

Studio update - Arrietty

Studio update - Arrietty

Ren Cuming

Meanwhile, I have started two pairs of Arrietty shoes in conker brown with noce accent, both in fs size UK 6. Next up, and already cut are Puck shoes indigo...

Studio update - Arrietty

Ren Cuming

Meanwhile, I have started two pairs of Arrietty shoes in conker brown with noce accent, both in fs size UK 6. Next up, and already cut are Puck shoes indigo...

Making Queenie

Making Queenie

Ren Cuming

The pink I am using is a tad darker than these from the archive, but delicious colour all the same. Should be ready in July.

Making Queenie

Ren Cuming

The pink I am using is a tad darker than these from the archive, but delicious colour all the same. Should be ready in July.

Booting

Booting

Ren Cuming

Fairysteps Beechmast & Cobweb and Frond boot listings, as well as bags were open for a short time, but are now closed - I will be continuing with the small...

Booting

Ren Cuming

Fairysteps Beechmast & Cobweb and Frond boot listings, as well as bags were open for a short time, but are now closed - I will be continuing with the small...

I started writing an online diary way back in 2008, when the internet was practically pedal-powered. These days you'll find stock updates, works in progress and the occasional glimpse of life beyond the workshop.