Wife's Tote Bag for Christmas

[Tim Schroeder]

My wife asked for a new Tote Bag for Christmas. She's been carrying the other one for 6 yrs.  Lined with Lambskin with veg tan molded pockets. Tooled on 5/6 oz. Herman Oak.

[Scoutmom103]

very nice.  What a loving Christmas present to have tooled it.

 

[BigSiouxSaddlery]

Nice job on a style of bag that I had a lot of trouble with.  Would you mind sharing how you went about making the bottom of the bag?  

[Sheilajeanne]

Superb work, as always, Tim!  

[Bawarrior]

Nicely done, all of it pattern layout, carving, staining. Beautiful job

[Tim Schroeder]

Thanks for the comments. The bottom is a piece of embossed veg tan. It held up really well on the other bag this one is replacing. She said no feet on the bottom. It is sewn together inside out and then turned right side out. The rest of the embossed leather is some cowhide. Thanks and Merry Christmas to everybody.

[bland]

Beautiful!

[JLSleather]

That looks very nice  

But my wife AINT gittin one o those.. she'll just think it's reason to go back to the store and shop AGAIN... and will 'somehow' be "my fault"

Humor aside, though, I like it.

[Vikefan]

That is simply AWESOME!  Beautiful work!

Vikefan

[Sperrier]

That is a wonderful gift.  I love the detailed tooling, well really all of it.   It makes me want to do more.

[Bob Blea]

That is a really nice bag!  Makes me want to try making a tote like that too.  You're wife is a lucky lady!

[eglideride]

Beautiful work!

(I would like a picture of your tools/ bench seen in the background- I am a tool junkie)

[toxo]

Very nice job. Well done.

[Tim Schroeder]

This tool rack was not my idea.  I used Hidepounders as a starting point.

[eglideride]

Very cool!!

[Sofaspud]

Beautiful bag!  I like the tool rack too.  Not sure if I  could function being that well organized.

[Smartee]

What a beautiful bag!  I'm sure she was thrilled!

[YinTx]

I always enjoy seeing when you post your art, fantastic as always!  What a combination of textures!

YinTx