Another Whack at an Early VA Pouch

[Mark Elliott]

Based on Wallace's last Muzzle Blasts article and our discussions here,  I took another whack at Wallace's early VA pouch.   I made this pouch square, or mostly.  I put the flap button a little low so the pouch ended up 7.25" x 7" instead of 7.25" x 7.25".    I had 3-4oz veg tan, so, I used that instead of the thinner leather in the original.   Because I was using thicker leather, I rolled and hemmed the flap edge instead of using a welted edge.  Everthing else is the same.   I attached the strap using two small linked pewter buttons just as we discussed.   You can see what I did in the pictures.   As a final little touch, I made a stamp to match the one shown in Wallace's photos and decorated my pouch in a similar manner.   
I stained the pouch using vinegar and iron.      Let me know what you think.

Mark

[James Rogers]

Very nice. Like the changes!

James

[Jefferson58]

That looks really great Mark. I think you got it nailed this time. The stamping really adds to the look in my opinion. If you have that one with you in Williamsburg, I want to see it.

Nice job!

Jeff

[Tim Crosby]

 Nice job Mark, I liked the first rendition also.

 Tim C.

[mill creek trading]

Well done.

[TPH]

Very nice work Mark - as always.

[G. Elsenbeck]

Excellent job Mark.  I'm with Jeff on this one, the stamp job is a great finishing step. 
Gary

[Mark Elliott]

Thanks for the comments, guys.   

Jeff,  I do plan to bring this pouch with me to Williamsburg.   It is mine for the time being, until I make something I like better.   

Mark

[osceola]

Very Nice.

[Jefferson58]

Great! I look forward to seeing it.

I saw Dennis, Wallace, Eve, and Jim Survil  today in Harrisonburg at the show. I think we are all counting down the days to warmer weather and Williamsburg!

Jeff