Thanks guys. It was a test of patience - I probably could have made a couple bows in the time it took to make it, but I"m pretty happy with how it turned out. Every time I finish a leatherwork project, I think to myself "that took way too long, I'm not going to do that again for a while..." and then a few days later I'm planning something bigger and more detailed. That's ok though, because I learn a little bit more every time.
Now it's time to get started on my trade bow!