
I feel like I have new boots. I wore out the toe on these so I took them apart and added a wingtip plus new soles and heels.

I feel like I have new boots. I wore out the toe on these so I took them apart and added a wingtip plus new soles and heels.

I stitch my initials into every pair of boots I make.
Episode 45: Lisa fights with her curved needle, demonstrates the tools she uses for crimping, and cuts apart a pair of her personal boots to remake them.

These are the patterns and designs for the boots I’ll be making in May.

These are the boots I made in April. I’ve named them “Green, Green Grass of Home.”

The boots are finished except for the final polish, which I’ll do after they’ve sat on the trees all night. Tomorrow when I post the last picture I’ll tell you what I’ve named them.
I received this lovely note today from the new owner of these boots: “We just got back to Houston and my boots were waiting for me. They are stunning in person and they fit beautifully. Thank you so much for these amazing works of art! I am proud to be their owner!!”
I’ve applied burnishing ink over the brown dye and added another coat of bottom stain.
Now they’re all polished and pretty, and ready for me to start building the heels tomorrow!

I got the soles laid and pegged on the oak leaf boots. They’re almost completed!