Hello from another newbie!

**Keith M** · 8th October 17, 11:49 AM

Hello

I'm looking forward to picking up many tips to hone my kiltmaking skills from the great breadth of experience I have gleaned from some of the forum posts I've read so far.

I only got into kiltmaking a year and a half ago and I'm currently sewing my way through kilts number six to nine. I love how each kilt, tartan and person's shaping, brings with it it's own foibles. Although, I must admit, pleating a black Dark Island tartan almost defeated me!

What else to say? I'm Scottish, have lived in England for the past 14 years - which is where I first learned Scottish Country Dancing (shock horror)

and all going well will be moving to Philadelphia, PA July 2018 (partner got his dream job). So will definitely be looking to get tips and advice for things stateside.

Cheers
Keith

**Father Bill** · 8th October 17, 12:17 PM

Welcome to the "Great Rabble"!

**Kiltedjohn** · 8th October 17, 12:39 PM

Welcome from a fellow Scotsman also living in England!

**Famous Willie** · 8th October 17, 05:20 PM

Welcome from a Canadian Grown with Scottish Roots...

**cck** · 8th October 17, 06:07 PM

from "stateside" and the highland lochs of Texas.

**Tarheel** · 9th October 17, 04:17 AM

Well met Keith. When you and your partner get to the states, there are many members that will be here to welcome you as I am offering now. Glad to have you with us.

**Tomak** · 9th October 17, 08:25 AM

Hello and welcome from Southern California.

**Keith M** · 10th October 17, 04:09 AM

Thanks everyone!

**John_Carrick** · 12th October 17, 04:46 AM

Welcome from Ireland

**Alisdair** · 12th October 17, 05:04 AM

Welcome! I haven't dared go down the kiltmaking route yet - beyond the challenge that it represents, I'm trying to stick to one set of projects at a time, for fear of invoking the wrath of the gods at home. I'm currently into sporran-making and am enjoying the leathercraft immensely. I've completed four sporrans and have at least another 5 or 6 in the pipeline!