Category Archives: boot maker

What is Chutney

Posted on November 20, 2015 by customboots

Look what I received in the mail this morning! It’s Red Currant Chutney, hand-made by the president of Renia, the German company that makes the water-based glues I sell. I have absolutely no idea what Red Currant Chutney is or … Continue reading →

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Update on Paige

Posted on November 18, 2015 by customboots

She slept peacefully all night long, and awoke dreaming of food. I too slept peacefully all night long, and awoke dreaming of more sleep. But now I’m in the shop and looking forward to finally getting to work on cowboy … Continue reading →

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Sometimes I’m more mom than boot maker

Posted on November 16, 2015 by customboots

This page has been a little slow recently because I haven’t been in the shop since Wednesday. Paige has been very sick with the flu, and I’ve been at home taking care of her. She’s finally feeling a little better–too … Continue reading →

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It’s a Boot Life

Posted on October 26, 2015 by customboots

Here’s a link to the October episode of “It’s a Boot Life.” In this episode I visit a shoelace factory in France, demonstrate inseaming around a toe, and interview Paige about her latest project.

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October newsletter

Posted on October 26, 2015 by customboots

Here’s a link to my newsletter for October.

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Everyone say awwww

Posted on October 26, 2015 by customboots

Have you ever been curious about exactly how adorable I was as a child? Wonder no more; I’m the kid on the right in the green dress, show here with my mother and my sister Lori.

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I hear a banjo

Posted on October 25, 2015 by customboots

One of my clients had a beautiful banjo strap custom-made to match the boots I made for her.

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We’re going to be on TV!

Posted on October 22, 2015 by customboots

Paige Sorrell​ is being filmed right now for a television program. Details on where to watch will follow soon.

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Charlotte Contemporary

Posted on October 22, 2015 by customboots

Here are some pictures of my booth at the Charlotte Contemporary show this past weekend.

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Charlotte Contemporary

Posted on October 15, 2015 by customboots

We finally made it to our hotel in Charlotte. I think the Smokey Mountains would have been pretty but I can’t say with certainty because it was dark. The Tennessee section of I-40 is 455 miles (732 km) long, the … Continue reading →

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