Would there be any interest - Quebec Tartan in 16oz

**The Wizard of BC** · 1st March 16, 02:39 PM

I have a customer who would like to have a kilt in the Quebec Canadian Provincial Tartan in 16oz wool.

Currently this Tartan is only woven in a 10oz weight.

I thought I would ask on X Marks if anyone would like to join in on a special weave. I can have this specially woven with only a 12 meter minimum.

I would need 2 more guys and we could make this happen.

If anyone would like a kilt in this very nice Tartan please send an email to service@freedomkilts.com

The cost of a special weave in 16oz wool by Marton Mills will be $90.00cad per linear yard, double-width.

With the current US to Canadian exchange rate this would come to a very reasonable $67.50usd per linear yard, double-width. That is actually below the retail price per yard from some places. I have actually been quoted by another firm at $75.00usd plus shipping.

If you have ever admired this Tartan but held off because it is available only as a special weave, now may be your chance.

**CDNSushi** · 2nd March 16, 10:20 AM

It's pretty... But to my eyes it would be a little too close to the Maple Leaf tartan in its overall coloration. But I'd love to see the final product on somebody. I'm sure it will look amazing!

**argyle24** · 3rd March 16, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by CDNSushi

It's pretty... But to my eyes it would be a little too close to the Maple Leaf tartan in its overall coloration. But I'd love to see the final product on somebody. I'm sure it will look amazing!

There are a few images in google image search - it's primarily a strong red, navy and emerald tartan with a little white and gold. In tartan form, it's quite different from the Maple Leaf tartan in it's coloration.

**Mikilt** · 5th March 16, 12:39 PM

Steve, am I looking at it correctly in that I see an asymmetric tartan?

**Steve Ashton** · 5th March 16, 01:20 PM

No Mike, The Quebec Tartan is symmetrical. The small image has an error.

**argyle24** · 8th March 16, 03:35 PM

Steve,

I was under the impression that the Quebec tartan is an asymmetrical (per images, and Barb's book among other resources) Of course, there may be multiple tartans attributed as the Quebec tartan - am I confusing it for something else?