Thanks!
Yes, Jaegoor, it would be great to have some slinging reunions in Europe.
Thearos, no, the pouch is hand-woven in one piece. The method I use, though, I adapted from basket-making (don't even know how it is called). Instead of weaving one thread through the strands, I double the thread and twist it around each of the strands. Maybe here you see what I mean
http://www.youtube.com/user/BushcraftOnFire#p/a/f/2/kgO1O1Jl3Ks (the "twisting" starts at about 1.18)
I get a very tight "tissue" for the pouch with this method, and I find it easier and more forgiving. I can even use short pieces of thread and different colours. The split is optional; I made another sling for smaller projectiles without it (and with a monochrome pouch) and one with an Aussie-style pouch.
And, yes, I agree completely with the effect of braiding/weaving on the mind.