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07-20-2010, 06:49 PM
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Wow... that one is gorgeous, too. Awesome job!
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07-20-2010, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Downunder Kilt  Please BoldHighlander, not so much Joy, some of us us are jonesing for the #5 model  Aw what the hell, go ahead, I be excited as you, if mine had arrived  | I'm working, I'm working...!  I'm actually just taking a break from stitching your targe onto the front body panel right now.
just imagine how bad the guy 4-back from you feels 
Terry, I'm glad everything arrived in good order. If you have any questions, just shoot me a PM or email. I used a new sporran 'keeper' for shipping, hopefully it did it's job of protecting the leather during it's journey. I felt that the bubble wrap was too scratchy on it's own against that soft, soft leather.
What tartan did you order from our Matt? I assume it'll be a 4yd box-pleat?
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07-21-2010, 01:29 AM
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Originally Posted by artificer Terry, I'm glad everything arrived in good order. If you have any questions, just shoot me a PM or email. I used a new sporran 'keeper' for shipping, hopefully it did it's job of protecting the leather during it's journey. I felt that the bubble wrap was too scratchy on it's own against that soft, soft leather. | It worked great Scott
I did note that the slightest touch with a fingernail would leave a scuff mark, which easily rubbed out with my thumb!  Quote:
Originally Posted by artificer What tartan did you order from our Matt? I assume it'll be a 4yd box-pleat? | Yep, 4yd box-pleat in Macdonell of Keppoch Ancient (Lochcarron 16oz strome):
*note -- the colours are just a wee bit darker in the photo than in the actual tartan:
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07-21-2010, 01:30 AM
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07-21-2010, 06:03 AM
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| | Yeah, it's a really soft pull-up. I think it may be one of my favorite leathers I've ever seen.
I'm glad the microfibre storage bag kept if from getting scuffed in the post.
As I said on the care sheet, if it gets a scuff that won't pull up with just a rub of the hand, try a very light buffing with Zymol conditioning creme. Quote:
Originally Posted by BoldHighlander Yep, 4yd box-pleat in Macdonell of Keppoch Ancient (Lochcarron 16oz strome):
*note -- the colours are just a wee bit darker in the photo than in the actual tartan:
| Oh, man! That's going to look wonderful! I'm currently in the planning stages (ie, dreaming) about a Newsome box pleat in the Longford County, Ire. tartan (which I also think would looks smashing with this leather). 
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07-21-2010, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by artificer Oh, man! That's going to look wonderful! I'm currently in the planning stages (ie, dreaming) about a Newsome box pleat in the Longford County, Ire. tartan ( which I also think would looks smashing with this leather). | NICE!
I agree!
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07-21-2010, 05:34 PM
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Very fine work artificer, well done! I love the color.
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07-21-2010, 05:53 PM
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What a great sporran! What great workmanship!
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07-22-2010, 10:18 PM
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Thanks for all the detail on the construction process. I'm working on my first sporran right now. That thing is beautiful! As are your others. Hope mine turns out half as well. I'm now having to go it alone, so I have to teach myself that braided stitch. Any suggestions or tutorials?
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07-23-2010, 09:13 AM
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That's just beautiful....very nice job.
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