#thymatriarch

Hello fans and friends of Thy Matriarch!

A fair bit of time has passed since my last update but I am very excited to announce that I am back!  My radio silence has been due to a bunch of personal factors, which I’ll discuss in future blog updates but, suffice it to say, I’m returning to leathercraft and custom creations - with a few changes -

- What’s In a Name?  -  I am extremely excited to announce my reopening under the name Skinsmith Studios! For a variety of reasons, I no longer feel a connection with “Thy Matriarch” and while I will briefly continue to use it until I finalize the new branding you will be able to find me under Skinsmith Studios in the future.

- Location, Location, Location!  -  I started Thy Matriarch in Syracuse, NY, and I’m launching Skinsmith Studios in Raleigh, NC; a  big difference, to be sure!  I plan on going back to shows up north if I can manage, but for the most part, I’ll be attending shows in the southeast.  My goal is to try and hit at least one show per month, so if you have any recommendations, please send them my way!

- “Style is primarily a matter of instinct.” — Bill Blass - I’m moving away from frills and feathers, and embracing my more punky roots.  I’m looking forward to emphasizing my carving more, doing more drawing, and showing off what I can do when I flex those muscles.  And of course, I’ve still got all my patterns, so if there’s something you loved, you’re still free to order a new custom version of it!

I'll continue to keep everyone updated, but while I work on transitioning to this new venture, I want to extend my gratitude and appreciation for everyone who's supported on my journey thus far.  Thank you all SO MUCH!  I couldn't have done any of this without the support of my friends and customers, and it's my sincerest hope that I'll be able to meet even more of you and make you all some truly amazing pieces <3