Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: osage outlaw on February 16, 2011, 07:13:43 pm

Title: First try at making a quiver
Post by: osage outlaw on February 16, 2011, 07:13:43 pm

I have been wanting to make a quiver for a while.  Recently I traded for a full deer hide with the fur on it.  But when I got it, I just couldn't bring myself to cutting it up.  It just looked amazing.  I think I will hang it up on the wall in the garage instead.  So, I have been looking for something else to use.  Last week I spent the day shopping with the wife and found myself in a large fabric store.  I started to wonder around and I ended up finding some genuine immitation emu skin.  I got a small piece of it to use for handle wraps.  Once I got home, I started looking at it and thought it would make a cool quiver, so I went back and bought a larger piece.  I had my mom help me sew it up.  She is a retired seamstress.  I wasn't sure where to attach the straps, or how long they should be, we just kind of guessed.  I think it turned out OK.  I have enough of it left to make a couple more, so if you have any suggestions for improvements, fire away.  I need to cut a thick piece of leather to put in the bottom of it.

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/SDC11347.jpg)

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Title: Re: First try at making a quiver
Post by: skyarrow on February 16, 2011, 07:17:11 pm

Looks good  you should make a arm guard to match  ;)

Title: Re: First try at making a quiver
Post by: osage outlaw on February 16, 2011, 07:19:44 pm

Already thought of that.  Should make a nice set with a handle wrap too.

Title: Re: First try at making a quiver
Post by: Bevan R. on February 16, 2011, 07:24:43 pm

Nice looking arrow sock! :)

I know it is not ABO or even primitive but you might look around for a heavy plastic bottle to form the bottom of the quiver. Still put a piece in the bottom but a plastic cup will also help hold the bottom of the quiver open.

Check out the QITH that is forming.  ;)

Bevan

Title: Re: First try at making a quiver
Post by: osage outlaw on February 16, 2011, 07:28:27 pm

Quote from: Bevan R. on February 16, 2011, 07:24:43 pm

Nice looking arrow sock! :)

I know it is not ABO or even primitive but you might look around for a heavy plastic bottle to form the bottom of the quiver. Still put a piece in the bottom but a plastic cup will also help hold the bottom of the quiver open.

Check out the QITH that is forming.  ;)

Bevan

Thanks, I checked the QITH thread, but I don't want to sign up for it.  I would be cheating someone.  I bought the material and it took my mom all of 30 minutes to sew it up.  I am sure everyone else will have a lot more time and work in their quiver.  I just wouldn't feel right about it.

Title: Re: First try at making a quiver
Post by: Stoker on February 16, 2011, 07:40:16 pm

Turned out pretty good ..Gotta start somewhere  8) My mom still sews for me too ;)
Thanks Leroy

Title: Re: First try at making a quiver
Post by: thomas h on February 16, 2011, 07:45:43 pm

looks very good.

Title: Re: First try at making a quiver
Post by: skyarrow on February 16, 2011, 07:54:30 pm

I dont think you would cheat anyone it takes me a afternoon to sew up a plains style quiver. now if you were making a basket or boo one then yes that could take awhile pluss you can add bags or knife to It to take up time. Some fun noodle in the bottom works well also . I think you should join the Qith that looks realy good jmo ttyl



Sterling

Title: Re: First try at making a quiver
Post by: Bevan R. on February 16, 2011, 08:02:18 pm

Quote from: skyarrow on February 16, 2011, 07:54:30 pm

I think you should join the Qith that looks realy good jmo ttyl
Sterling

I heartily agree! NOTHING wrong with that quiver. And I bet you have already thought of ways of changing for the next one right?  ;)

Bevan

Title: Re: First try at making a quiver
Post by: Jake Allen on February 17, 2011, 12:35:03 pm

Nice job on that quiver.
I bei it does a fine job toting your arrows, and looks cool to boot!  ;D