WIP Sporran #3 & #4 Rob Roys

[artificer]

You have great attention to detail, as well as a good eye for design, sir. In talking to Lamar Britt and hearing him muse on new sporran designs and the construction process, I find that it is indeed his perfectionistic tendencies and detail oriented focus that produce very special sporrans. You two seem to both have the sporran making gene.

Exceedingly excelent work on the above sporran. I can't say enough good things about it. Keep it up, and I look forward to seeing your next creations!

I blush at the comparison alone, thank you for the very kind words.

#4 is complete, with only the toggles and cabochon remaining, which I hope to do on Friday as I BBQ for 18hrs (for father's day, my dad's a big pulled pork fan). I'm leaning toward the Ebony, even though it's SOOOOO hard to work compared to the Cocobola.

BTW: I decided to go for the laced edge on #4 as well, I really do like the feel and weight of the braid. Especially after the re-assurance of those who've followed this thread that it isn't OTT.

I've re-tooled a few bits, the rear stitching for the bag-back and inner panel now mesh up, so there's only one seam. I've revised placement on the eyelets as well.

Hopefully pix will be up Friday of both the new rear stitching and the completed bag.

[Mipi]

Very well made sporran. Congratulations! You really have hands for working with leather.