WB Shorthill  1922 - 1989                                                                                                                            John W. Shorthill

Welcome to my hobby - my leather specialty items website!

As a fun avocation I craft a number of handmade, genuine leather items. But I specialize in one of a kind, customized leather Fez Cases for Shriners.

This is my Dad's fez case, made in about 1972 to carry his own Fez, after lots of trial and error making the first primitive molded overlapping one piece leather lid.  Dad perfected the stitched handle and one piece sewn-in bottom.  Lots of design and quality improvements, as well as efficiencies and innovations have been made over the years - you'll want to examine the Photo Gallery and visit My Process page.

Please note: I don't make a living at this, it's just a hobby, or I'd have to to charge a lot more. I charge for materials, shipping, insurance, and a little left over for my time - lots of time. As a Master Leathercrafter, I'm in it for the art.

Well, that was then.... this is NOW - 2009 !!!