Reality Check

[Riverkilt]

Apparently Kathy's kilt numbering system different for individual and band/wedding kilts.

I've been informed that she's actually hand sewn over 4,800 kilts. That's not the point of this thread, but did want to correct my error.

Ron

[ForresterModern]

Apparently Kathy's kilt numbering system different for individual and band/wedding kilts.

I've been informed that she's actually hand sewn over 4,800 kilts. That's not the point of this thread, but did want to correct my error.

Ron

Well now the truth comes out. Would anybody here on the forum REALLY want a kilt made by somebody with that "limited" (tongue firmly implanted in cheek) training they get at the Keith School and who has ONLY made a measly 4800 or so handsewn kilts in their career (tongue even MORE firmly planted in cheek). Sorry, I want somebody with at least a little experience and training. From hence forth Ron I will respectfully have to seriously reconsider my confidence in your recommendations of Kathy Lare as a kiltmaker for possible future projects.

Respectfully

Jeff :ootd:

[vipermcgee]

Ron,
I would have to say I value your opinion of any kiltmaker. I have little experience with kilts, and you have a world of research and experience to draw from. I have seen you pictured on at least one site outside XMarks. I purchased my kilt from them and have nothing but good to say.

I should also mention that you took the little jabs I made early on with the ut-most of grace. And returned with a whit matched by none. This is what draws me to your opinion most of all.

I hope I make sense here. If anyone is offended by your opinion, or mine, or anyone elses, they have the freedom to post their own! That is the beauty of such a forum as XMarks!

You are a great guy and I am honored to call you "Friend". I would only ask my friends for advice on something as personal as a kilt.

Robert

[Monkey@Arms]

Ron

SNIP

I don't think the issue of whether Kathy is a member of the forum is at all relevant, any more so than her race or religion are. She is simply a kiltmaker, a good one, who chooses freely to NOT be a forum member contributor. Nor should that matter when it comes to whether or not we as individual members here suggest her by name any more than any other vendor, whether or not they are a sponsor of this particular forum. Folks here buy things from members of the forum who are artisans, as well as vendors who are or are not members based on the price and quality of their goods.

SNIP

I didn't want this to get lost in the fog. If Xmarks was a forum in which only sponsors could be discussed, recommended, linked to, etc. It would be a poorer forum indeed, and one that I would not spend much time at.

Best regards,

Jake