MacArthur Tartan and Marton Mills

[Sheep In Wolf's Clothing]

Barb- A picture would be great. I really wanted my new kilt by Maxville (I am running the MacArthur Society of Canada table this year). But on your recommendation (you are my kiltmaking hero) I might wait and keep saving and go with DC Dalgliesh cloth. You posted some information about them in another thread,
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ight=Dalgliesh

is that information still good? Thanks for the advice.

Brian- Thanks for the advice. I might still PM Rocky. I hope your kilt turns perfect for you, after seeing Rocky's work I am sure it will.

Well I guess that there is no rule against two kilts. I could do with an Ancient MacArthur for Christmas!!

Thanks,
Sara

[The Wizard of BC]

I also use the Tartans from Marton Mills. The most recent was a 16 oz. Thomson Blue made for an RCMP officer.

I second Barb's comment that when compared to Lochcarran no other mill can meet the perfection of their selvedge except perhaps Dalglish but Marton Mills has a very nice and acceptable selvedge on their wool fabrics.

It is only some of their P/V that has the fringed selvedge.

Buy with confidence.

[davidlpope]

I recently ordered some tartan from Marton Mills and Batley Mills. Review and link to pics are here:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=27348

In my opinion, the Batley fabric, for the price is probably the better pic. the finish and selvedge are a little nicer.

Cordially,
David

[Riverkilt]

Gotta tell you, if its your clan tartan and you've lusted after it for 14 years you'll thank yourself for buying quality goods to make your kilt from...

There's nothing like the feeling of strapping on your own clan tartan...can only imagine the extra pride of having sewn it yourself.

Don't skimp on the important things.

Ron

[Barb T]

Barb- I might wait and keep saving and go with DC Dalgliesh cloth. You posted some information about them in another thread,
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ight=Dalgliesh

is that information still good? Thanks for the advice.

This information is still accurate, although it's possible that prices have risen a little. So, figure 18 British pounds/yard for a custom weave, single width. That's about 150 British pounds for the tartan for an 8 yard kilt plus shipping. So, figure under $400 for the tartan. I think that's not bad for a custom weave (especially given the current exchange rate!!).

B