The time has come to attempt my first kilt.

The delima comes from having access to only 2 yards of double width wool. This should be good for a 4 yard kilt. Of those of you who have 4 yard wool kilts, If you had the choice of 8 yards of 11 oz. wool or 4 yards of 16 oz. wool, which would you choose?

The tartan I'm looking at is Loud MacLeod for the 4 yards. Are there any factors I should consider about this tartan (better to stripe or sett, ...). I've seen Bears MacLeod in a few photos and this tartan just seems to rock.