Lisa Sorrell, cowboy boot maker

I sent the completed book materials for the leather inlay/overlay book off to the publisher yesterday. Authors frequently refer to books as their children and I have decided it’s very true. At the beginning it was so sweet and wonderful but gradually it became a surly adult and I was starting to wonder if I’d ever get it out of my basement. Now that it’s gone, I’m remembering the good times and feeling broody. Maybe I’ll make another book!

Episode 60 of “It’s a Boot Life” is now on YouTube.

Today I’m dying and finishing the sole edges and the soles. Next I’ll build the heels and then they’ll be done! This little boot will be leaving the nest soon to go out into the big wide world.

Here’s a new boot top I’ve started.

New shipment of kangaroo leather for Sorrell Notions and Findings!  If there’s something you must have immediately give me a call or send an email. It will be a few days before I get the website updated.

Today I’m putting soles on boots.

This is the fume table my husband built for me, for those times when I have to use solvent-based glues. It works great!

Paige: “I’m so glad I was born into this family, otherwise I might not have discovered shoemaking!”

I’m happy she was born into this family too. 🙂