Iowan scottsman

**macwilkin** · 31st July 05, 04:13 PM

Originally Posted by CJCarter

Thanks everyone for the help! At this point,there's very little doubt in my mind that i'm going to go with a stillwater kilt to start,however I'm still unclear as to why I shouldn't get the "Economy kilt". If anyone has some insight,please let me know.

"Cajunscot", I live in Coralville,I.A. atm. however,in 4 months I might be moving to seattle. But if you're in the area and would like to hang out before the 4months are over,drop me a line.

Once again,thanks all.-->> :grin:

all around,first digital pint's on me!

My wife, parents and I are making a whirlwind trip to North Central Iowa for an impromptu family reunion, and we won't be over by Iowa City this time around. I hope to make it to Cedar Rapids someday to attend one of their Scottish Society functions.

T.

**GMan** · 31st July 05, 04:27 PM

TY,

WELCOME!

Iowa has given me many friends and relatives, and now I have a kilted lover among them.

Stillwater Standard is a fine kilt, I have no problems with mine, but somehow you cannot stop at just one kilt.

Again welcome.

**David Thornton** · 31st July 05, 04:38 PM

Four months huh..
That would put you in both pheasant & duck season. My dogs & I would be honored to come visit & discuss kilts.
David

**Rigged** · 31st July 05, 04:44 PM

Years ago, I passed through Des Moines during a cross-country hitchhiking trip. I recall it being one of the nicer parts of the country.

Welcome!

**CJCarter** · 31st July 05, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

My wife, parents and I are making a whirlwind trip to North Central Iowa for an impromptu family reunion, and we won't be over by Iowa City this time around. I hope to make it to Cedar Rapids someday to attend one of their Scottish Society functions.

T.

SCOTTISH SOCIETY FUNCTION!?!??! You MUST tell me more about this!!!!!

**CJCarter** · 31st July 05, 11:09 PM

Originally Posted by David Thornton

Four months huh..
That would put you in both pheasant & duck season. My dogs & I would be honored to come visit & discuss kilts.
David

I'm not into hunting (blame my hippy mother if ya' will),but that would be excellent!

**macwilkin** · 1st August 05, 03:08 AM

Originally Posted by CJCarter

SCOTTISH SOCIETY FUNCTION!?!??! You MUST tell me more about this!!!!!

http://www.haggis-iowa.com/index1.html
Hawkeye Area Chapter, Scottish Heritage Society of Iowa

http://www.haggis-iowa.com/celticfest.html
Celitcfest, Cedar Rapids, IA 24 September 2005

http://www.iowascots.org/
Greater Iowa Chapter, Scottish Heritage Society of Iowa

http://www.haggis-iowa.com/iowa_tartans.html
Information about the official Iowa tartans

Cheers,

Todd

**Barb T** · 1st August 05, 10:40 AM

One way to get a cheaper kilt that's the bee's knees is to make it yourself or have someone make it for you. I know this sounds self-serving, but, if you want to do this, you could buy the book "The Art of Kiltmaking" that I wrote (see why it sounds self-serving??). But , at any rate, that's an option. You can order the book at http://www.celticdragonpress.com

Some of the guys on this forum have gotten the book and done very fine jobs of making their own kilts, so it does work!!

Cheers!

Barb

**bubba** · 1st August 05, 01:53 PM

Barbs book is GREAT! Anyone that wants to try making their own kilt should have it. Best investment I've made since I took up sewing.

**KMacT** · 1st August 05, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by Barb T.

Some of the guys on this forum have gotten the book and done very fine jobs of making their own kilts, so it does work!!

I have the book and I'm presently waiting for two tartan cloths to arrive so I can start into it (that is, I plan to make two kilts, not one kilt with two tartans...). I'll keep everyone information as I make progress (or the lack thereof because I have very little sewing experience), but I wont actually be starting for several weeks.

Kevin