I lost track of the origins of the X Marks tartan (someone please refresh me).

Special thanks to those who did the design and to Steve at Freedom Kilts for all the handling.

Kathy Lare is sewing up my X Marks kilt and an X Marks tartan vest to wear with my plain kilts.

Kathy went to school in Scotland to learn her trade and stay current - and historic with it (check her website www.kathyskilts.com ) for her extensive credentials.

Plus, she's hand sewn thousands of traditional kilts in hundreds of tartans over the years.

In the process of finalizing the financial end of the deal with her she noted in an email, "By the way it is an unusual and beautiful tartan!"

I think that is high praise for all who contributed to the success of this venture.

Ron