Heart Shaped Bag

[Greg Pennell]

Here’s something a little simpler, and a little more rustic than my last couple bags. This is my version of a bag shown in Jim Webb’s book on hunting bags and accoutrements of southern Appalachia. It’s 2-3 ounce veg tan cowhide, with a small inside pocket. The gusset is flat sewn, which looks a bit odd, but does make a roomy little pouch. It’s roughly 7 1/2” wide and deep. The shoulder strap is 1” wide, probably 7-8 ounce cowhide, with a brass buckle. A small brass button holds the flap closed. I think it pairs well with the banded horn I recently finished, and together they will accompany an iron mounted rifle after Joseph Bogle that is next on my list.

[RoaringBull]

I like that one. I may borrow that design with the gusset coming up for part of the strap.

[BOB HILL]

Nice looking outfit there, Greg. Should go nicely with your Boggle rifle.
Bob

[Kevin]

Greg,

Nice clean lines on both the pouch and horn.   What's not to like in this combination?

Take Care,
Kevin

[Tim Crosby]

 Nice work Greg, Good looking set, they complement each other.

    Tim

[old george]

Very nice set...

george

[James Rogers]

Very nice execution of this bag. I used a heart shape for years.

[Marcruger]

Cool Greg.  I like the heart shaped ones.   Items don't get lost "in the corners" in a heart shaped bag.  :-)  Nice execution. 

Great to get another look at that fine looking horn too.  Love that one.  It reminds me of the first horn I bought from Tim Crosby in Williamsburg, which is a compliment as I love that horn. 

God Bless,   Marc

[David G]

I was just looking at that bag in Jim’s book yesterday. Yes Sir, you did it justice with your rendition of it.   Neat little bag !

[Greg Pennell]

Thanks for the kind words, fellers...I truly appreciate your encouragement. This was a fun little project, that I might revisit later and make a more refined version.

Bob, I have to get busy in the forge and make some fullering tools, and get the hardware for that Bogle done before the weather heats up too much. And, I have to get a stock blank...I was hoping to get one at the Knoxville show, but we all know what happened there...🤷🏻‍♂️

Greg

[Cory Joe Stewart]

All of that set goes together so well.  Very well crafted and thought out.

Cory Joe Stewart

[Mark Elliott]

I have made a number of copies of that bag.  I really like the design.   Your execution is very neat and professional.  I also really like the horn.   All very neatly done.

[Greg Pennell]

Thanks, Cory Joe and Mark.  I really appreciate the comments. I’m trying to learn a little with each project, and this one was fun. The nice thing is, now I have a good pattern, and the options are endless!

Greg

[Bull Shannon]

I think you did a fine job! Looking forward to your next creation.

[G. Elsenbeck]

Very nice job Greg.  I've made a couple of these a number of years ago and still have the pattern that I like and is such a neat, compact pouch that has room enough for everything needed for a day hunt.   Like your version as well.
Gary