Photos from Kilt Kamp 2013

**okiwen** · 6th August 13, 04:41 PM

I am IN for anything that involves Mrs. Kiltedwolfman's cooking. I'm there.

**Barb T** · 6th August 13, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by okiwen

I am IN for anything that involves Mrs. Kiltedwolfman's cooking. I'm there.

We _definitely_ didn't have anything of that caliber this year!! Gotta look forward to next year!

**okiwen** · 6th August 13, 05:42 PM

Oh no! You can't say that. You and your husband are the picture of gracious hosts. You are what my parents had hoped I would be (poor silly people.)

**Steve Ashton** · 7th August 13, 11:13 AM

Over in the Contemporary class we were introduced to "The Beast".

One of the differences in the two classes was the different fabrics kilt can be made from.

When making kilts from fabrics other than wool you become real familiar with your steam iron.

Here is Mike in Dayton with his X Marks P/V fabric. It has been washed and needs to have the travel wrinkles smoothed out in preparation to laying out the pleats.
I could have sworn I heard him mumbling under his breath, "Double, double, toil and trouble."

**Steve Ashton** · 7th August 13, 11:23 AM

Many of the photos you are seeing were taken by David Tewksbury. He is a professional photographer. He bounced between the classes taking photos and giving us all the best support possible.

One thing David noticed was the difference between the two classes.

Here is what it looked like in the Traditional course.

Everyone is concentrating on their own kilts. It is quiet and serene.

And over in the contemporary course ---

Let me show you this again.

Traditional ---

And Contemporary ---

**creagdhubh** · 7th August 13, 12:39 PM

AWESOME!!! Wonderful photos, Barb and Steve! It looks like everyone had a splendid, informative time learning from one of the best kilt-makers (I'm a proud owner of a Barb Tewksbury-made kilt). Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,

**Tartan Tess** · 12th August 13, 10:46 AM

I want to see the Kinggussie kilt please?

**creagdhubh** · 12th August 13, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Tartan Tess

I want to see the Kinggussie kilt please?

Kingussie...sorry, it's where my Macpherson ancestors hail from and where some relatives still live. A very special place for me.

Cheers,

**Jon Lilley** · 12th August 13, 04:56 PM

Barb & Steve!

Thank you very much for making Kilt Kamp 2013 possible! I had a blast and I learned SO much! I really appreciate the calculator method for figuring out pleat widths, Dani. Cheers!

Band competition season isn't done yet, but once it's over and I can finish my kilt, I'll take pictures and post them. Also, a deep debt of gratitude to Barb's husband, Dave for everything he did to make things happen. You're a real trooper, Dave!, and we ALL appreciated your help. The BBQs were special and meant a lot.

Hows come we never played our big squeaky toys together, Barb? I guess it'll have to be Kilt Kamp 2015, right? I'm already looking forward to it.

Slàinte!,

Jon

**Barb T** · 13th August 13, 03:41 AM

Hi Jon!

Yes - definitely let's play our big squeaky toys together at KK 2015, if not at 2014. Are you coming to Steve's next summer? I've already poked Okiwen to get playing and bring his pipes.

BTW! We took second at the Syracuse Games on Saturday in Grade 4! On to Hunter next Sunday.