Side quiver - learning to saddlestitch

[Roadkill]

Nicely done.

[fujimo]

real nice job Antonio- i like everything - the choice of colours and trim, the execution- nice fine stitching.

if i may... i would like to just pass on one tip-the carry straps  that go around the quiver, the way you have stitched them( across the strap)- creates what we call a postage stamp effect- in other words a weak point- that has the potential to tear off- now the quiver is light- and the arrows light- so it will probably never tear off- but just for the info.... its better to stitch a line down either side- say maybe an inch or less long- running parallel to the edge- kinda close to the edge about the same distance from the edge as the leather is thick.
lots of  strength- and wont "postage stamp" the belt.

and just for info for anybody else that is stitching- (which you seem to have down here) as a rough guideline- depending on application of course- your stitch length should roughly be equal to the thickness of the piece being sewn. that has to do with a combination of aesthetic balance and function- but yours look perfect as they are.
 great job    a quiver  to be proud of
 cheers mate
wayne

[La flecha]

Thanks Fujimo...  I thought and debated the straps for a long time.  SOmehow I concluded that the stress would be across width of strap and therefore that would be the best location for line of stitching (more stiches = less stress per stitch).  But next go around I'll heed your advice...

One thing I'm glad I did is to avoid more weight/complexity from rings etc. I also was hesitant to stitch directly to quiver.  The loops are free to rotate so that I can tweak where the opening faces when wearing it.  I like the opening facing mostly to the side - allows me to wear the quiver relatively 'short' and still be able to get arrow out.  Also, pulling the single lace out, lets the loop slide off quiver so that I could change the design if I think of something better later.  Which I will of course!  lol
Guess I fess'up that I'm a designer by trade.  That and a little OCD goes a long way :-0

[Cyclic-Rivers]

That is one impressive quiver. well done.

[fujimo]

very cool quiver- and lots of fore thought- job well done!

what kind of design are you involved in?

[non-typical]

Something that passes from idea to function to art to heirloom. Beautiful.

[Bladepeek]

A lot of thought went into that quiver and, for someone who claims to be "learning hand stitching" that's a VERY professional job. The way the thread lines up on the same side of the punched hole really makes it look clean. Congratulations. I think you impressed a lot of us.

[La flecha]

Once again thanks.  I drew inspiration from hours of looking at other quiver threads.  There's a lot of talent out there (and around here)!

It is interesting to me:  the whole hunting 'thing' is made even more significant when you shoot trad and perhaps with trad supplies.  To hold a bow, or cast an arrow, that were made by a *person* - not some assembly line or foundry or worker in some factory - ties us back to the roots of what it is to be a maker and user of tools.  I always note around here that there's a lot of respect for those that craft things themselves.  Not saying that's exclusive to trad archery, but I am saying it seems to be pretty deeply rooted here.  Hope that makes sense :-P

[tradgreenhorn]

Sweet you have a great talent. Thanks for sharing