X Marks Tartan Vote

[Ziggs]

i like the first one personally...

[txboyalone]

I like the first one, but then I am new. Also, does anyone no where you could find a pattern for making a kilt. I am pretty good sewing sails and gear bags and would like to try making my own, but need a pattern. Any help would be appreciated.

Tx Boy

[bubba]

txboy, the best way to go is get BarbT's book The Art of Kiltmaking from www.celticdragonpress.com. The next best is the pattern and instruction set from www.folkwear.com that includes a vest and jacket pattern. Kilts aren't made from a pattern but the instructions from what I've listed are about the best you'll find.

[Barb T]

Hi Tx

Actually, kilts aren't made from patterns. There are some very general instructions on the internet, but, if you're interested in making a traditional kilt, you might want to get a copy of (umm ahh...) my book, The Art of Kiltmaking. You can ask the guys of the forum about the book - quite a few of them have used the book to learn how to make a kilt, and several of them have now made more than one.

If you're interested, go to http://www.celticdragonpress.com

If you go this route, you can always e-mail me with questions!!

Barb

[Barb T]

Looks like Bubba beat me to the post!!

B

[switchblade5984]

i vote #1

[ByDand]

For what it is worth, I like them both but number one really stands out as impressive. I like the darker colors and the "feel" of them together. Now as this started quite a while back and I am relatively new to this forum a few questions.

1. Has one been chosen over the other?
2. If so which one won?
3. Are we (Xmarks) intending to have the tartan woven?
4. When can I order a traditional kilt with this tartan?

Thanks & carry on :grin:

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Switchblade and ByDanD,

A choice has already been made, woven, delivered, and in the process of being made into kilts by a variety of sources. The background of this site is the one that was chosen. There have been other noob's, like myself, who are interested in possibly another run, but I have not heard any serious talk about pulling it together.

Oh, and welcome Switchblade!

[switchblade5984]

thanks for the info, and the welcome!

[Joanne6029]

A w e s o m e !