On Feb 23, 5:11*pm, John wrote:
I have been waiting for spring to arrive here in the Midwest, and I
made myself a large sketching board to take out into the woods and
sketch pastoral views. I needed a larger carry bag to handle the
board, sketch pad, pencils and all the other impedimenta that goes
along with such endeavors. Here is what results from all that time
stuck inside waiting for spring. The bag is 23" wide x 21" tall x 3"
deep. It is made from Black Cotton Duck which is quilted and a pattern
called Tumbling Blocks is used on the front and flap of the bag. A
padded and quilted strap completes the piece. I had the fabric from a
large stash of solid color patriotic stuff, that I use to make quilts
for Veterans. There are two views showing the bag closed and with the
flap thrown back showing the matching of flap pattern to bag front.
The flap is closed to the bag front, with brass snaps. This should
stand me in pretty good stead while stumbling through the poison Oak
in search of the perfect view.
Here you go.http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...55810537926722

John

Here is a shot of the interior of the bag with all of the various
parts. At the top is the Sketch Board. 20" x 22" and made from Cherry
with what are known as Breadboard Ends. They are pieces of wood that
allow for expansion and contraction within the sketch board without
any warping. A good flat surface is preferable, and this construction
method insures that. Next is the Quilted, sewn-in-place Pencil Caddy,
with individual pockets for pencils and other accessories. Lastly some
sketch pads. Not shown is a 20" x22" Quilted, Cotton Duck "Tush Pad",
for sitting on those less than ideal seating areas that sometimes are
the only place to attempt to use the best view for sketching. This has
been a fun project and might prompt me to get out of the house and
into the woods once the weather clears up to less than "Life
Threatening", as it has been hereabouts.
Here you go:
http://picasaweb.google.com/ljtaylor...13740025420898
John