A be-lated Christmas present for mummie-n-law

[greenfordranger]

This is a haversack made for my mummie-n-law I finished this yesterday so it's a bit late getting to her for Christmas but she saw the body of the bag on Christmas, the strap is what needed to be finished It measures 9" by 11" w/46" strap. The flap is lined w/20 oz. black wool to weight it down. Just enough room for your wallet, keys, c-phone & maybe a few more items

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I'm waiting on 2 yds. of tartan from Scotland to make my next haversacks! Up until this point I've used only purdy plaids from the local fabric shop. Now it's time to use the real thing

[Tartan Hiker]

Nice job.

And you will be amazed when you get your hands on "the real thing"...there is nothing like genuine kilting cloth.

[greenfordranger]

Thanks TH. I'm looking forward to it!

[Burly Brute]

If you don't mind me asking, did you use a pattern of sorts?

[greenfordranger]

No pattern. Just a simple pocket with a flap & shoulder strap. It's not period correct, just something to carry a few more things w/you

[Mike_Oettle]

Greenfordranger, I like the look of that bag, and I think my wife would appreciate one of them. I will have to order one from you in an appropriate tartan when I have the cash for it.
Regards,
Mike

[sydnie7]

Great idea and very well put into play!

[greenfordranger]

Thanks everyone! Mike I don't sell them or have the $ to stock real tartan but do have a small collection of purdy plaids in my stock pile & since you asked, if you would like I'll make your wife one for FREE & ship it too. I'll send you a pm w/pics of plaids to pick from & we'll go from there. Maybe one day they'll be for sale but not at this point. I wish I could make this offer to everyone but since Mike was the first to ask, he's the only winner of the FREE haversack

[unaspenser]

Very nice! I'm sure your MIL will love it.