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Thank you very much Sparks. Like I had said , this was kind of a new design for me . But I do like the way it turned out. I have since found quite a few Penn Dutch designs that I was able to adapt to flap decorations. Learning something new is still fun, and challenging too

Chuck my man , you are my hero. That's the type of work I aspire to. I love the toggle idea that tucks under your belt and holds the bag against the body. So simple , I love it. Your bags and accoutrements are outstanding. So , you actually got to examine Mariano Modena's pouch? What a treat ! Thanks for sharing sir , and enjoy the new flinters

Thanks Ken, I appreciate it

Thank you very much. I had never been given a design from a antique trunk and asked to adapt it to fit a bag before.

Sorry Warren, I don't have any pics of the inside. There is just a deep pocket sewn to the front panel, and a pocket sewn to the back panel. Nothing fancy. He just wanted a large bag for all the accoutrements for his smoothbore. I also had made up bags for shot and ball, and also for carrying wads, overshot cards , and patches. They all snuggle nicely into the main bag leaving the pockets free for carrying all the little things you need for a flintlock.

A gentleman contacted me to incorporate a Pennsylvania Dutch design that he had found into a bag for his smoothbore flintlock. I have done some folkart and Native American designs before , but this was something new for me. I still have some finish work to do , but this is what I came up with. He seems to be pleased , so I guess that's all that matters. It turned out to be a bit of a bugger.

Very nicely done! I love the bear claw detail

Greetings Luke , it's good to be back. Things kinda went sideways for awhile. But I think I'm back on the right trail again. Probably won't make it down south , but thanks anyway. Winter was kinda brutal up here on the frozen tundra , but springs on the way. Hope all is well with you and yours.

Thank you kindly Tom

Thank you Karl

The Heart bag has dyed buckskin for the backer. It was snow white before the dye job. Would probably work very well for you Thank you very much

I personally cut mine out first. Then add a backer if you want contrast. Or you can cut it out and leave it natural. Mind you, all my flaps are two layer of leather so that they have a little weight. On a single thickness flap, you could just stitch the pattern directly, or add the design as an applique

I would think it would work nicely. I'm a Buckskinner and I'm not really up on my Heraldic designs, but the technique is the same.

Hi Suze. I've been doing it awhile, but everyone has to start somewhere. To tell you the truth, it used to be a lot easier. I have kind of had to retrain myself. Give it a try

Yes Sir, every last stitch.

Hello all. It's been a very long ,and winding road to get back here. I won't bore any one with the long , tedious saga. Lets just say that it's good to be anywhere. Thought I'd post a couple of items that have kind of been physical therapy.

Fishguy , many thanks for the link. It was very informative, and answered some of the questions that had started to bug me. So many projects, and so little time. Oh well. Thanks again

Kudos Peter. Still haven't got around to trying one of these yet. May I ask what weight leather you used? I also would not of thought of stuffing with plastic, pretty creative. Well done, and maybe this will inspire me to give it a whirl.

Excellent job Luke. That's the kind of work that really grabs my attention. And I DO know how time consuming a full fringe coat is. Bravo, and keep the pics coming my man. Steve