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Monthly Archives: December 2013
It’s a Boot Life
It’s a Boot Life Lisa talks about the difference between talent and skill on a new segment entitled “You Want My Opinion?”, features a photo essay of shoemakers wearing their work, and demonstrates reinforcing an ostrich vamp prior to crimping … Continue reading
Boot making class on DVD
I just finished editing the final video of my boot making class. I’m express mailing a DVD I burned to the video company on Monday to make sure I did it correctly and my format is usable. If I hear … Continue reading
Hidden zipper
It was a long and frustrating afternoon putting the hidden zipper into the side seam of these boots, but I prevailed. And in other good news, I have phone and internet again!
Instagram My internet and phone at my shop have been dead for the past four days. It’s been easier to update Instagram so if you’d like to see what I’ve been doing check it out. Cox Cable guy is here … Continue reading
Boots by Paul Krause
Today I have to share a photo of a pair of boots made by my talented boot maker friend Paul Krause of Prescott, Arizona. Aren’t these totally cool?
Paige’s shoes
My 16 year old daughter makes ladies shoes but she’s been so busy with school this year that she’s barely had time to be at her workbench. Today was a snow day so she worked in my shop and finished … Continue reading
For those of you who might be interested, I’m on Instagram now. My user name is sorrellcustomboots
Cookie in the mail!
I got a cookie in the mail this morning! My favorite watch makers, Montana Watch Company, sent me a Christmas box. There’s also a nice notebook and pen, and I included my watch in the photo so you could admire … Continue reading
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Inlay pieces
These are actually trash–they’re the pieces I’ve cut out of a top band that will be inlaid. I think I’m lucky to get to work with such beautiful shapes. It makes me happy.
Sixteen Tons
I finished these boots yesterday and they’re mine! Dale took me out last night to celebrate my birthday and I wore them for the first time. I’ve named them “Sixteen Tons.”
Lisa Sorrell, cowboy boot maker 