GEM Custom Saddle Pads

"Ravens Damask"

This fabric is from the Mystic Moonlight collection by Rachel Hauer....(which was also the designer of "Moth Cats").

This collection was inspired by an old home that’s very loved and very haunted. I can imagine the antique, dark wallpaper peeling with age from the walls. As you look at the damask, your eyes play a trick on you – was that a skull in the pattern?

Trimmed in black with oyster white piping and a twisted metallic copper accent trim.

***Not For Sale - Customer Ordered***

Tigers have over 100 stripes and each pattern of stripes is as unique as a human fingerprint — so no two tigers have identical coats.

I like to think that this pad and bonnet set is as unique as the tiger.....🐅

Trimmed in black with orange piping and a matching bonnet featuring the tiger print fabric for the ears.

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"Triple Goddess Moons and Stars" fabric by Spoonflower designer - tracy_dixon

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Phases of the moon set on shades of blues, pinks, & purples like the evening sky.

Trimmed in navy blue with metallic silver piping.

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Weekend Sale on pads from last year's Halloween collection....

Some glow in the dark!

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All pads are $55.00 - shipping included in price - USA Only

All Pads are full horse size, measurements as follows:

Jump: 28” Length x 22 ½” Spine x 19 ½” Drop

AP: 27 ¼” Length x 22” Spine x 19” Drop

Dressage: 25 ½” Length x 24” Spine x 20 ½” Drop

***Note: AP pads are a bit more forward than traditional ones, see pictures for the difference***

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"Witches Brew" ...from the 2023 Halloween Ball collection by Henry Glass

I originally had started this pad last fall for myself and Onyx but never got around to finishing it....

I still love all the little details that went into this print.....the cocktail stir sticks are just fun!

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Trimmed in black with white satin piping.

$70.00 - shipping is included in price (USA only)

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And....here it is all finished!
(and from the looks of it, so is the Quality Assurance crew as well! 🙄)

"Gothic Halloween"
(celestial rainbow)

by Spoonflower designer byre_wilde

Gothic images set on background color scheme that makes me think of a sunset......trimmed in black with a vintage Wrights piping in "mist" to pull out the stone blue tones in the print.

$75.00 - shipping included in the price

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Working on a dressage pad at the moment....

Finished these two Halloween pads last night......

Jus classic black and white......

"Peek-a-boo Skeletons" $65.00 shipped

"Glow in the Dark Ghosts" - $60.00 shipped*** - yes, it does glow in the dark!

***note - discounted since I did have to splice a piece at the top due to a cutting error - does not affect the durability of the pad, but it is a visible design flaw when not under saddle.

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"Purple Glitter Gothic Damask"

Pumpkins, skulls, and spiders make up an intricate damask pattern in this black and purple glitter jump pad.

* The glitter is infused into the fabric so it will not shed *

Trimmed in black with black piping and an accent trim of metallic silver.

$65.00 - shipping included in USA only

Matching bonnet is available upon request for an additional $20.00

Bonnet only is also available for $25.00 shipped.

Available for pre-order in Dressage or AP as well.

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Kittens in pumpkins and kittens as pumpkins!

Pretty silly, but thought the fabric was so adorable I just had to buy it! 🙀🎃

"Halloween Pumpkin Kitties"

Trimmed in black with leaf green piping.

$65.00 - shipping included in the USA only

Matching bonnet available upon request for $20.00

Bonnet only - $25.00 - shipped

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While I will not be putting together an official 2024 GEM Halloween collection this year, I am currently working on a number of "Halloween" themed pads from fabrics I have come across that I love and that I just had to have.

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I have several cut out at the moment and in various stages of construction & look forward to sharing them with all of you as I get them finished.

This is listing of fabrics from another individual who shares my love for fabric and is looking to de-stash her personal collection of fabric they have on hand. ❤

Some are from Spoonflower and others are from various quilt shops.

Should you be interested in having a pad made from one of the fabrics listed or would like additional pictures of a particular print, please let me know.

"Oh No!"

Who says Halloween had to always be black & orange? And it is all about the 'sweets' 🍭🍦🧁

Fun 'kawaii halloween aesthetic' to this hybrid Jump/AP pad......which combines the very forward front of the jump pad but keeping the deeper back half of the AP pad to allow for more of the pad desiign to show. It also features a slightly larger length for accomodating 18"+ saddles so they don't "eat the pad".

Trimmed in berry pink with lilac purple piping and a scroll gimp accent trim in white to make all the colors pop!

***Not for Sale - Customer Ordered***

🍭🍦 NOTE: I do have additional yardage of this fabric available for anyone interested

"Mischief Managed"
....this time in navy blue trim with taupe piping and gold taupe twisted braid accent.

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So when someone's daughter wants to be "Ariel" for Halloween and her horse (Noble) is going to be "Flounder" .......🐠🧜‍♀️

You need the perfect pad......a holographic mermaid scale pad with a vibrant iridescent shimmer when the light hits it!!! 💜

I have to admit I was a bit nervous about breaking my "NO LYCRA" rule but fusible interfacing has become my 'new found friend' and and protector from puckering and so I managed to put this pad together with no puckers! (and no melting of the lycra fabric either 😬)

Isn't it beautiful?!! You should see how it changes colors in the the light!

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Finally carved out a little time to put this tote bag together for an art trade I did last week.......I have to admit that I'm feel quite smug about how it turned out! 😁

"Moth Cats" from the Mystic Moonlight collection by Rachel Hauer

And I somehow managed to have stashed away in my sewing cabinet.....the perfect piece of fabric for the liner....Michael Miller's Fairy Frost in "Copper Coin".

Added a few topaz, aquamarine, and black gemstones down the center to complete the look.

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"Moon Phases"

The intricate design features a stunning array of moon phases set against a deep black background that shimmers with the foil iridescenct colors.

Trimmed in smoky grey with metallic silver piping and an accent of black scroll trim.

Matching bonnet features ears in the matching moon phases foil fabric along with diamond crystal rhinestones.

***Not for Sale - Customer Ordered**** 🌛🩶 NOTE: I do have enough fabric to do a jump pad or a pony pad - PM if interested

I am SO sorry for anyone who has received SPAM notifications tonight from someone named "MD Labib" via my page....this is the worst spammer attack my page has had from some 'equestrian tack seller' I've had.

(P.S. I just thought I was picking some brown background but when I saw what it really was....well it seemed to fit the situation so I kept it! 😂 )

***SOLD***

However, this pad is available to be ordered in Jump, AP or Dressage.....PM if interested

And I present to you.....

"Moth Cats in Turquoise" from the Mystic Moonlight collection by Rachel Hauer

Beautiful designed black cats surrounded by fluttering bright orange moths set on a turquoise background.

Trimmed in black with pumpkin orange piping.

$70.00 included shipping in the USA only

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***Note: Additional pads will be available to be pre-ordered in Jump, AP or Dressage ***

Well, I honestly admit I didn't expect the reaction from the sneak peek of "Moth Cats"!

I was doing an online search for fabric for someone & stumbled across the "Mystic Moonlight" collection by Rachel Hauer......

I ended up purchasing 3 pieces of fabric from this collection.

This is one of the three that I have put together so far.

Today I am in the process of finally upgrading to a new phone so that I will eliminate the ongoing photo problems I have been having with my current phone (mostly not accurately depicting blues/greens correctly, as well as some other colors at times).

So, hopefully I will have a picture of the completed "Moth Cats" jump pad posted later tonight!

These are the other two pieces I purchased from that collection.....

....sneak peek!

"I solemnly swear that I am up to no good."

"Mischief managed."

The Marauder's Map........trimmed in brick red with black piping.....

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Only 76 days until my favorite holiday.....HALLOWEEN!!!

And here is the first GEM Halloween pad of 2024!

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In the 1500s, there arose the belief that witches could shape-shift themselves into the form of black cats so they could roam freely about the country wreaking havoc and spying on people… The belief that witches could turn themselves into black cats crossed the Atlantic with the first American settlers and was a firmly-held superstition in New England by the time of the Salem witch hunts.

"Meow-gical Night" by Michael Davis for Wilmington Prints highlights traditional halloween symbols.....black cats & pumpkins.

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"Happy Hedgehogs Enchanted Forest" on Navy by Windham Fabrics designer Betsy Olmsted

How cute are these hedgehogs?!

Dressage pad trimmed in mediterranean with sunny yellow piping and accent trim of navy.

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It felt good to finally carve out a little time this morning to create a few albums to show some of the wonderful pictures individuals have sent to me of their horses with the saddle pads I created for them. 🥰

I hope you loved looking through the pictures as much as I have and getting to see everyone else's beautiful horses too!

Now I better get back to sewing! 😉