Experience the oddly satisfying process of hand sewing a leather saddle using traditional saddlery techniques. This handmade leatherwork shows the patience, precision, and craftsmanship that goes into ...

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I had a fantastic conversation with a southern Indiana business owner last week that has its roots in some shopping I did on the last day of 2023 in Evanston, Illinois. My husband and I were in the ...

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