Lisa Sorrell, cowboy boot maker

This box has been sitting unopened on my desk for two weeks, because I just didn’t have the time or energy to deal with it. It’s all of the tools and supplies that I shipped to my class in Japan, shipped back to me in the US. When I finally opened it this morning, I found that they’d included snacks! I’d open all boxes immediately if I thought there was food inside!

Carina, Tanja, and I visited a saddle maker in Switzerland. He had bristles that were from around the mouth of a whale! This is Carina and me with our whale mustaches.

My book on leather inlay/overlay is available for pre-order! It’s $34.99 and it should arrive at my shop by July 4. If you’d like to pre-order and pay now, I’ll sign your copy. My shop phone number is 405-282-5464.

Soon I’ll have all of the pieces stitched and I’ll be able to start putting them together.

Begin stitching these today.

I may not be feeling well today, but who could fail to feel better at the thought of starting a pair of boots with this design?

I have a fever and I feel terrible, but I have far too much work to stay home. I’m wearing sweats and athletic shoes in protest.

Sorrell newsletter for February

Here’s a link to my February newsletter. I wrote it while I was in Japan, but I couldn’t upload or send it while I was there.

We arrived home at midnight after a looooong day of traveling.

Dale and I are in Tokyo, Japan right now, and we’re having a great time. I’m teaching a leather inlay/overlay class and Dale is keeping me company.

Here’s a skyline shot of Tokyo, taken from a ferris wheel.

Yesterday, I wore the red shoes that Paige made for me.

This is my classroom with all of my students. They are so skilled already that teaching is easy.

I’m having my first-ever solo gallery show here!