Rose Gauthier
Published by Rachel Fogerty on Dec 12th 2016
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Meet Rose Gauthier - Leather Crafter Extraordinaire!
We all love hearing how hard work and perseverance has helped someone reach their goal. We recently had the pleasure of meeting one such customer and we are excited to introduce to you Rose Gauthier!
How did you first get into leather crafting?
I saw my very first leather crafting demo when I was about 10 years old. There was a Scout Master at our neighbor's house showing the boys how to do leather crafting. The man leading the leather crafting lesson asked me if I would like to try it too. From that day forward, I have been doing leather crafting and thoroughly enjoy it.
Tell us a little bit about your journey in the leather crafting world:
Years later I walked into the Tandy store to buy leather straps and there it was - the Boss Leather sewing machine. I wanted that machine so bad. However, with a family to help provide for, getting the machine was out of the question, not to mention the budget, so it became the thing I dreamed of having.
Then this last Christmas my son asked me what I would like, and to pick the one thing that I really wanted. So now was my chance, and without any hesitation I told him that I wanted the Tippmann Boss leather stitching machine. He ordered the machine for me before Christmas. My wonderful son then set out to make me the cobbler's bench to secure it to. With some left over 2 X 4's and some discarded copper pipe he made me a master piece. Here is the picture:
Some of my favorite pieces to make are horse equipment, Enclosed is a picture of the most recent pieces, and, by taking on a difficult request I have learned to make a lot of things I always thought would be too hard for me to do, now I know that with my 'Boss" there are no limits...all I have to do is try.
What do you enjoy most about leather crafting? One thing I enjoy most is just the smell of working with new leather and creating something unique and beautiful from just a flat piece of leather. I recently refurbished an old saddle and custom made the accessories to match. Shortly thereafter, a riding student wanted a special bridle and matching breast collar for the new barrel racing season. It was quite the project. I had the project completed and ready in just two weeks. I told her it was her graduation gift. We both loved the end product!
Do you have any pets? I raised championship horses.
Rose A Gauthier
Email: rose243anne@charter.net
1-866-286-8046.