Lisa Sorrell, cowboy boot maker

Here’s a link to my newsletter for June. My newsletter is often a composite of pictures and information I’ve posted in other places throughout the month, but this one contains news that hasn’t been published anywhere yet!

On “It’s a Boot Life” this month, I talk about choosing the correct last length.

Look at the wonderful gift I received from my cousin Madison Cole and his family! It’s an exquisitely-made wooden mallet; I think it’s too beautiful to use.

I’m spending time today with my little barefoot shoemaker. ❤

The inlaid feathers are on the boot fronts, and the outstretched, stitched wings are on the boot backs.

This is what the front of the boots will look like. The back panels are totally different.

Someone sent Paige a bunch of vintage wooden lasts for ladies shoes. Here she is, taking inventory of her newfound riches.

Austria and I have been spending more time together; this design has taken a while to get right. I think I’ve finally drawn something that: 1.) The customer will like. 2.) I can actually create with leather inlay and overlay. This one’s going to be tricky.