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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Mukluk Central



It seem that this blog has become Mukluk Central. Anybody and everybody wanting to know anything about making mukluks has found it lately.

Last night I received the 15th request for my copy of Making Mukluks And Mittens With Fur. As far as I can determine, the State of Alaska has stopped printing this pamphlet and I may have the only copy still in existence—other than those who I have provided a copy when requested.

Making Mukluks and Mittens With Fur

Now, besides requesting a copy of the pamphlet, I am being ask to provide information on hides. I used to have a couple of Beaver pelts out in the garage but my hardhearted wife made me dispose of them some time back—she’s like that sometimes. I had those pelts from way back in February of 1972 when I had purchased them at the street auction at the Anchorage Fur Rendezvous—a long time ago, but no more.

I don’t have the opportunity to do much hunting any more—maybe the best I might be able to offer up is my backyard squirrel, Toby. But if I somehow manage to capture Toby just what would I do for a back yard squirrel. I betcha that his nest up in the top of the big elm out back would be hard to find a renter for—it’s pretty a good sized nest and might suit a family of squirrels.

Toby, the only squirrel in Texas

I have convinced my grand kids that there is only one squirrel in Texas, Toby that is. When they happen to see more than one squirrel at a time, I have planted the notion in there minds that the problem exists with the vision and their brain: “Ya see, I tell them. Your brain is not processing light into and out of both eyes appropriately. The second squirrel you see is actually where Toby was in the near past.”

So if a family of squirrels moves into Toby’s nest, how will I be able to explain the new squatters to the grand kids? To much for me to think of right now so I’ll just have to pass on providing hides to those requesting them. Well at least for now.

57 comments:

  1. Hello.

    As many others, I am sure, I would also be very much interested in having the information found in your copy of Making Mukluks And Mittens With Fur.
    Would you have a copy that is scanned and transfered into a Digital PDF File, by any chance?
    I have my fur, beads, sheepshearling, my leather and everything ready to go... I have been looking for patterns to create my mukluks and unfortunately, it is extremely rare to find.
    Can you please help me?

    Thank you very much and have a good day.

    Christine

    christineauclair@hotmail.com

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  2. Hi, I have been searing on-line for the past 2 yrs and have had no luck in finding a good old fashioned leather or hide mukluk pattern! May I also have a copy? Please reply to: lafee_17@hotmail.com
    Greatly appreciated! :)

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  3. I am tickled to email this pamphlet to anyone wishing to undertake the making of mukluks (or mittens). To date I have had 16 requests now.

    Thanks to all for reading!

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    1. I just discovered Mukluks and want to make a pair wondering if I can get a copy of the pamplet?

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    2. oops djbaker57@hotmail.com for pamplet thanks!

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    3. Would you be so kind as to also send me a copy of your pamphlet. My email address is k.d.hodgson@hotmail.com

      Thank you.

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  4. I would be realy happy to get a pdf version! could you send me a copy - katja.baum@rub.de
    Thanks in Advance!

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  5. I'll get one into email today.

    Thanks Katja

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  6. John, I would be gratefully appreciative to receive a copy of the pdf. I started my research months ago. My fur is currently at the tannery; they were purchased at the fur rundy. Now I just need to get them back, try out a test pattern and get a good sole. It is one of my two project, the other is to make my husband a pair of fur mittens.

    Thanks Kindly,
    Terese
    peaches_skittles@hotmail.com

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  7. I would really Love to have a copy of this pamphlet;
    We spend our vacations in a teepee on a private piece of land I inhereted. but warm feet in the wintermonths are very much appreciated by my family and me :-)

    Thank you very much in advance!!

    Sep
    vsep@aol.be

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  8. VSEP,

    It is on its way just as soon as I can get to it! That TP deal sounds exciting. I used to spend a great deal of time under canvas (US Army) and much of if in the Arctic (Alaska) and I understand the hardships associated with that life. Hope the pamphlet helps out.

    H

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  9. Found your site. Would also like a PDF of your book, making mukluks, mittens, with fir. I'm retired and in need of a winter project. Resp, Gary Tokasz, Buffalo, new york

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  10. Gary, Give me your email and I will send you a copy right away.

    Howard

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    1. Hi Mr Hatfield. Here's my address, gat1946@roadrunner.com. Sorry I wasn't home earlier, was out deer hunting. Have a nice holiday. Resp. Gary tokasz

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  11. Hi John, I am interested in making a pair of mittens & I was wondering if you would mind emailing a PDF copy of your pamphlet-Making Mukluks And Mittens With Fur . Thanks again for your help,
    Kind Regards Nick.
    Email: nwilkinsnz@gmail.com

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    1. Nick,
      I will send the PDF this afternoon.
      Good to hear from you.
      Howard

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  12. Hello Mr. Hatfield
    I would greatly appreciate a copy also. Would be a fun project for me and my son. Thank you.
    Shane

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  13. Hello Mr. Hatfield
    I would greatly appreciate a copy. This would be a great project for my family. Thank you!
    Shane. Email sballman10@yahoo.com

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    1. Shane, I'll get a copy to your email this afternoon.

      Howard

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  14. Hi John, add me to your list of fans, would love to get a copy of the pdf as well. I'm at md_smith777@yahoo.com
    Thanks in advance and a happy new years to you!

    Matt

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  15. Matt,
    I'll get it out to you today.
    Howatrd

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  16. Mr. Howard, could I get a copy of that coveted manual? bousquet.austin@gmail.com It would be much appreciated! Thank you!

    Austin

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    1. Austin,
      I will add you to the growing list and get the pamphlet out to you as soon as possible.
      Howard

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  17. I guess I am joining the fray, you would think up here in Canada it would be easier to find, not so, would love to have a copy, Thanks much. greensheepfibres@gmail.com

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    1. Green Sheep
      (I assume you are connected to the blog that goes by this name - really interesting, by-the-way)
      It seems funny that Canada doesn't have anything like this. The State of Alaska has also quit issuing the pamphlet.

      I have had requests for this from some very different places, one recently came from a guy in Belgium, so Canada may not be that unusual a spot.
      Thanks for the interest!
      Howard

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  18. Hi John,can you please send me a copy of the panphlet?
    Thank you so much!
    email currrrru@yahoo.com

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  19. Currrrru,

    I emailed the pamphlet this afternoon. Good Luck, my friend!

    Howard

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  20. Hi John
    I came across your site and seen that I am like a lot of other people.Could I also please request a copy of this most valued pamphlet? I do leather work quite a bit and have a beaver pelt waiting to go into a pair of mitts.
    Thank you very much. My email is secondwyndleather@yahoo.ca.
    I look forward to hearing from you.











    t

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  21. Secondwyndleather,
    I will get the pamphlet out to you as soon as I get a chance. Hope you enjoy!
    Howard

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  22. Hi John

    I am so excited to have found your site! Have been looking for instructions on how to make Mukluks for some time for my grandson. Would be deeply grateful to get a copy of your pamphlet. Thank You so much!!

    ~~Katrina

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  23. Katrina
    The pamphlet is in your email. So glad to have received your request. Good luck with your project.

    Howard

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  24. Hi there John would love a copy as well. email is wood_butcher2@hotmail.com
    tks Sandra from Labrador

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  25. Sandra,
    I will get it out to you right away.

    Howard

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  26. I would love to have a copy of this if that is still possible? Thanks!
    haleytumsuden@gmail.com

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  27. I missed your request. I send it out right now.

    Howard

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    1. I would like a copy of your mukluk pamphlet. Thanks.
      justlinda1@verizon.net

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  28. Can you send me a copy of your mukluk pamphlet? justlinda1@verizon.net
    Thanks.

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  29. Can you send me a copy of your mukluk pamphlet? Thank you very much! justlinda1@verizon.net

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  30. I do not know how I missed your request. I have been in Europe for several weeks and email and blog ability has been rather sketchy at best.
    The pamphlet is on its way

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  31. I would be so appreciative if you could send me a pdf copy of the pamphlet as well. I have been searching for over a year for information on how to make these and your blog gives me a ray of hope to be able to finally learn this :-) my email is dwhitbread@gmail.com. Many thanks in advance!

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  32. Could I please get a copy of "Making Mukluks and Mittens with Fur"?

    Thank you

    My email is moka1@me.com

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  33. I will send you a copy straight away.

    Thanks for reading my blog and please come back again.
    Howard

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  34. May I also receive a copy of your pamphlet? It would go a long way toward helping one walk softly upon the earth in the winter as well the summer? Thank you very much in advance. lovellsimonsjanet@yahoo.ca

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  35. (Actually just found a pattern, so no need to trouble yourself. Thank you kindly all the same!) lovellsimonsjanet@yahoo.ca

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  36. Hi Howard, may you send me a pdf copy of your precious pamphlet, please? Thanks a lot in advance and for your time, kindly, my mail is: claudiamargarito@gmail.com

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  37. I've been pretty busy and hadn't noticed your request. I'll get it out right away. Thanks for reading the blog and requesting the Mukluk Pamphlet.
    Howard

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  38. just came across your blog would it be possible to email the mukluk pamphlet. I tanned a deer hide and would like to make my wife a pair of mukluks from it. Rwolfe7736@gmail.com thank you for your time.

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  39. I'll get it in email right away. Good luck with your project.
    Howard

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  40. Can you please send me a copy of the pamphlet also. I work with mostly moose hide and have been doing only small projects . vmannit@amtelecom.net And thank you for your time I will send you a pic of the finished project when I can

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  41. I'll get it out straight away. Thanks for the interest.
    Howard

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  42. Can I please get a copy of the mukluk and mitt pattern? Tfisher@northwestel.net
    Thank you so much for sharing

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  43. Can I please get a copy of the pamphlet?
    Tfisher@northwestel.net
    Thank you so much for sharing

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  44. Tangie, I will get this out to you right away.

    Thanks for dropping by.

    Howard

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  45. Would it be possible for you to send me your manual as well? Many Thanks in advance ! Peace and Love to you !! navajobeader@metrocast.net

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  46. Navajo Beader,

    I get it out straight away.

    Howard

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  47. Hello good sir!
    May I please get a pdf copy of pattern sent to highway_m@hotmail.com. Thank you 😊

    Merryn

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  48. Merryn, I've been dealing with the grandkids all weekend and had not seen your request. I will send you the pamphlet straight away.

    Howard

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