Following on from the boxwood and silver discussion, what colour bag cover would look best with a set like this? opinions?
I like Green velvet for bag cover I prefer to the Red bag covers
Cheers
Ferg
Something tasteful and understated . . .
. . . Leopardskin, Baby: Yeah!
I tend to favour the bare leather look myself.
David
IMO avoid too many different colours. A black cover for black woods. A green (or better dark green) cover for brown woods (e. g. Boxwood or Cocobolo). It reminds of the leaves.
Best,
Hans
Well, it depends on the time of the year…really dear. For Fall, a tasty little Stewart plaid is all the rage, while Spring brings a cute little daisy print to mind. And for all of you macho bitches out there, three words, camo camo camo!!! Two snaps!!!
Joseph: those suggestions are FABULOUS!
That Stewart plaid is so hot right now . . . 
There are some lovely Irish tartans – pick a county and accessorize! (or is that “excess your eyes”?)
For blackwood sets you just can’t beat a well-done zebra-skin pattern, but if that’s too racy for you, go for the Holstein pattern.
djm
I prefer nice subdued colors myself…
/Morten 
I’ve always favored paisley myself…
On a serious note, are there any patterns/instructions for making an UP bag cover running around on the 'net anywhere?
Reepicheep
Thanks guys…lacking a small bit in terms of constructiveness but funny noone the less. The trouble is that set Gallagher set is ready in a few weeks and I am pretty sure he will ask me what colour bag cover soon!
What ever suits your fancy, be creative. Choose a bag that you feel will best accentuate you Gallagher set. If the bag covers that Seth provides don’t ‘do it’ for you, choose a fabric that does and sew it yourself, or have someone do it for you. I think it is all a metter of personal taste.
This has come up before. What I have learned is that “traditionally” bag covers are dark green or wine purple. No-one knows or remembers why. The fabric is usually a heavy upholstery velvet trimmed in matching brocade with fringe. This was considered being a show-off by some, so there is some old-timer pressure to go coverless. I agree with Joseph, do what you like.
The plans are pretty much self-explanatory. Make something that wraps the bag with the seam on the bottom edge. Usually a one-inch collar around the stock and blowpipe fittings. These are mounted differently on every bag so its impossible to have a pattern that suits everyone. At the back of the bag, you can use a zipper, velcro, buttons, etc. to close the back of the bag.
djm
I find that using a bag cover is a good idea because, if you’re like me, sweating a lot really tends to make the bag crack and deteriorate. I have gone through quite a few GHB bags because of this and after a while the cost of replacing bags adds up considerably.
Joseph, You Floridians and your sweat…and heat…I’m thinking of a fur-lined cover so my bag doesn’t freeze up in the next blizzard.
Hmmm, fur-lined bag cover … now there’s an idea! 
djm
I’ll gladly trade you a day in July in Florida, for a good ol’ down home northern blizzard any time… I hate sweating. 
…I want the first one that comes off the production line! It’ll come in handy for whenever I make my way back up North.
Hey Joe! You’re welcome to it. The next Muppet I run over is yours. 
djm
…Cooooool!