semi-CP - care for a glimpse of the latest R&D ? ...

Whistle
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A photo of the unfinished new SuperShepherd with expanded capacity - that’s 19 whistle and/or flute sections and a cleaning rod!! I’m very pleased. :smiley: I’m going to more serious support in the rigid inserts, and will be tweaking the slot sizes, but it is working well. It has both a handle and a removable shoulder strap, plus a pocket on the back. The longest single section it will hold is 16 inches long, with a bit to spare.

Here are a couple of pics of the finished case:

Front, with optional beads and knotwork, and Back, showing pocket and shoulder strap

Inside of back and flap

full inside

Well… back to the mines. :slight_smile:

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Oh, my!

What beautiful work. Go, Annie!

Best wishes,
Jerry

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Very nice. The backing appears very stiff in the photos - excellent work.

Annie - Took a quick look at your site - it’s very nice. Don’t be afraid, but it looks like we have a great deal in common - including homeschooling, geanology and being among the few human beings to read and enjoy “The Humanure Handbook”. Wow.

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Yes, beautiful work. thanks for peek.

reg

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And being fans of “Mystery Men” … :slight_smile:

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Very nice anniemcu… I especially like the knotwork on the front. Is that embroidery?..

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Thanks, DQ! No, not embroidery … but I do make them myself.

The knot is tied, stabilized, and then stitched down to the cover of the case… it’s the result of much wrestling with decorative cord, a few poked fingers, and a puff or two of blue air (I try, but my resemblence to a mule skinner just wins out at times). I have a couple of favorite patterns, depending on the size of the case it is going on.

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Wow, I just got it. I just bought a vertical messenger bag that will serve many purposes but is also perfect for transporting whistles, recorders, sheet music, etc. to lessons. But, Annie makes whistle bags that one can treasure for a long time. Voila la difference!

Philo

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Great work Annie. I’m impressed with not only the design, but the attention to the details that are the mark of good craftsmanship.

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Schweeet :smiley:

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Thank you all!

I was only expecting to be able to up the capacity to maybe as many as 16. It was a surprise to have it work out to 20 functional slots! I alternated odd and even sets, so that the whistles will not be bumping into each other even when the case is closed.

I am open to suggestions for further improvements. (Sorry, marble is not a feasible custom option. :wink: )

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I can testify that Annie makes great whistle sheaths! I’m very happy with mine. Thanks again! :slight_smile:

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Very Very Scary. :smiley:

If you ever find yourself up here in Albany, NY or Southwestern VT, let me know - I’ll show you around.

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OK, that’s just cool. :slight_smile:


I have several of Annie’s carriers. Her craftsmanship is really top-notch.


Doc

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Very Nice! It is nice when you find out you have more room for more whistles than you planned!

By the way, thanks for the advice on my velvet-lined whistle case a week ago. It was very helpful.

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I have shipped it off to it’s Beta-Tester, and hopefully she will be able to give me some serious feedback on what is working and what is not.

Thank you all for your kind comments on my work. I very much appreciate it.

Doc! Ack! My babies have been sold and/or traded!?!? :laughing: I guess you are a good one to know what to do with them though. :wink:

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Only by people that seem to be leaving whistledom completely for flute or are becoming whistle monogamists.

They come here, but they never leave. :wink:

Doc

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Will do, and thanks. Don’t hold your breath though… we are very low on the wide-travel segment of our budget. :laughing:

Glad it was useful!

Then I know they are in good hands. :slight_smile: