Green saddle bag

Testing bag sizes

testing the size of some bags on a five day tour, packing very light.

five day ride, modified Ostrich handlebar bag

Sadie

Lily

hearts

Sologne inspired panniers, awaiting trim

Kali, Arnis, and Escrima weapons case

This piece is for a fantastic martial artist and former  instructor at the International  Martial Arts and Boxing Academy, home of the great Master Richard Bustillo, who was a Jeet Kun Don training partner of Bruce Lee.  http://www.imbacademy.com/default.asp

He has also studied Pangamot with Master Dong Meyong http://www.myfma.net/video/dong-meyong-trailer-pangamot whom I was able to study with for a short few weeks many years ago.

Pink whale porteur bag in the works

This is for my good friend Dave, who has the first bag I ever made and uses it every day. He has been inspirational in my bike riding and has really encouraged me to try and go beyond what I think I can do. If you know who Dave is, then I'm sure that you love him as much as I do. I'm thankful that Dave supports my craziness. My wife however, does not think the whale speaking spanish is funny. My son, however, thinks its funny. Personally, I can't stop laughing.

panniers in the works

Small Burgundy randonneur handlebar bag for Nitto F15

Roll top porteur bag

In the works

Leather stamp

First try, the mistake looks pretty cool actually.

Happiness

Nothing makes me happier than to see some bags ready to be used every day, for a very long time, in rain or shine. I look forward to seeing these bags after many years, and doing some repairs or touch ups on them. Thanks John for your design.  I plan on making John another matching set, larger capacity, like the large Gilles Berthoud.

Small burgundy randonneur bag with kimono lining

after a few weeks, these two pieces of fabric will hopefully come together into a bag.

New leather working tools

rawhide hammer, edge beveler, scribe, edger, and alphabet/number stamps

leather trim

Grey and black randonneur handlebar bag, to Finland.

A lot of new ideas and techniques on this bag. It came together well.

Hopefully, the extra reflective material will help on the long winter nights.