MacDonald of Kingsburgh - reqweave in original setting and colours

**figheadair** · 31st December 14, 02:21 AM

Having had an opportunity to examine the original specimen again with the benefit of better lighting and colour samples to hand for matching I have revised my previous assessment of the shades from these

Originally Posted by figheadair

to these

Essentially the red is actually darker. These give an idea of the match using Dalgliesh's stock shades that which will be used in the reconstruction. There are some subtle differences in the threadcount too.

**Orionson** · 31st December 14, 05:23 AM

It's looking really sharp. Is it safe to speak the folks I think may be interested? WHFP?

**figheadair** · 31st December 14, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by Orionson

It's looking really sharp. Is it safe to speak the folks I think may be interested? WHFP?

Yes and yes. Do you need anything for the latter?

**figheadair** · 24th January 15, 12:58 AM

a short run of this is in hand with Robin Elliot. I'm going down to the mill next Fri when I hope to see it on the loom. Pics to follow.

**Orionson** · 24th January 15, 06:02 AM

I can go to the WHFP Office here in Broadford on Monday, if you like. I thought I could simply sit at one of their pc's and open this thread for them - for the images, etc. - and see what they think in terms of an article for the paper.

I would not presume to write the article in your stead, sir. Perhaps you might write something up about the project which would serve as a starting point for an article for them?

Including the Culloden Tartan seems to make sense as well.

Beast regards,

**figheadair** · 24th January 15, 10:44 AM

John,

Let's get the pics first and then look at how best to tell the story throught the WHFP. More anon.

**Orionson** · 24th January 15, 04:15 PM

As and when you wish, sir. I thought the idea of the publicity though was to get the word out there before the weave, so you might attract some more people who would be interested in signing up for a meter, or two, or ten. Perhaps, I misunderstood?

**figheadair** · 25th January 15, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by Orionson

As and when you wish, sir. I thought the idea of the publicity though was to get the word out there before the weave, so you might attract some more people who would be interested in signing up for a meter, or two, or ten. Perhaps, I misunderstood?

John, that would have been preferable but time was a constraint. Once it's out there I have no doubt that a picture will tell a thousand words.

**figheadair** · 30th January 15, 08:30 AM

I went down to the Borders today to see the Kingsburgh reconstruction on the loom. The light doesn't do it justice but it still looks fantastic. And so much nicer than the standard trade setting.