Newbie in Seattle

**greginthewest** · 20th April 11, 08:32 PM

Hello Everyone!

I happened to see a fashion show of kilts in NYC five years ago and got really excited at the fun possibilities seen from Twentyfirst Century Kilts. I alllllllmost bought a kilt them then and there but got "reasonable" and walked away. Fast forward I moved back home to Seattle after 14 years (shoot me) and for SOME reason, perhaps drinking with my dad at the Terrible Beauty in Renton, my thoughts have returned to kilts. I like to hike and have a German Shepherd puppy with lots of energy and a wool kilt would be perfect here (not a fan of Utilikilts so don't suggest). I am looking for a great first kilt; something in a bombastic tweed. Gentlemen, and lassies, start your engines!

Greg

**Calico** · 20th April 11, 09:21 PM

Hi Greg! Welcome

Just curious, do you really mean tweed? It is not the usual, but Scottish Tartans Museum does have them: tweed kilt

**Chas** · 21st April 11, 02:48 AM

Hello Greg,

Welcome to XMarks from the other side of the world in Norfolk, England.

Regards

Chas

**Spartan Tartan** · 21st April 11, 03:36 AM

from Oklahoma City!

Check the sites for our advertisers, you'll find some Tweed kilt options among them. Good luck!

**MrLion** · 21st April 11, 05:41 AM

Welcome from Oregon!

**McFarkus** · 21st April 11, 06:07 AM

from Chicago. If you're thinking about wool, a Stillwater Kilts 'heavyweight' might be a good way to dip you toe in the water. They run about $130 for an 8 yd wool kilt.

**dougle** · 21st April 11, 05:25 PM

Welcome from clan johnson worcestershire england

**KiltedDixon** · 21st April 11, 06:08 PM

Welcome from North Texas.

**Father Bill** · 21st April 11, 06:09 PM

Welcome new friend!

**greginthewest** · 21st April 11, 09:23 PM

Hello friends,

Tartans. We didn't come from Scotland but County Tyrone, Ireland. They have a lovely tartan which I'd like to find in a heavyweight wool.

Tweeds. Twentyfirst Century Kilts sent a few amazingly deep and rich purple/browns, and greys. Auld Reckie, I believe they called them. I liked the idea of having a great, heavy kilt for hiking with my dog and not having to be too concerned about damage.

My grandmother left me with some amazing cableknit sweaters and afghans. Kilts seem to be the missing element in this picture. Plus they look like a lot of fun on the friends who have them and the Great Northwest is much the same as the climate in Scotland/Ireland.

Not sure which to go for first. Ah, the long and delicious process begins! Good to have you about, all.

Greg