Stone Mountain Highland Games 2011

[lukeyrobertson]

I've been waiting for these photos, Matt. They're terrific. Great to see so many kilts!

[Highland Logan]

Great photos Matt. I would like to know more about your badger sporran.

Frank

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Nice pics,
This must be the first time I have seen a Sherrifmuir Doublet worn as casual day wear.

Day wear yes, I don't know if I'd call it casual, though.

When I had that double made for myself, I decided to have it made from Harris Tweed. The idea was put into my head by Bob Martin, who said he had one once upon a time. I thought the idea worth trying, both because I love tweed, and also because I thought it might give me the opportunity to wear the doublet outside of formal eveningwear.

My worry was that I would end up with something not suitable for either day or evening attire, but after having the double for a couple of years, I have to say I am very happy with it. I've worn it to a few formal dinners and it always draws compliments. This is the first time I've worn it for daywear, however. I decided to wear with with a plain, cream colored silk cravat, and a similarly cream colored shirt (not white). No lace jabot or cuffs. And I thought the sporran I chose similar in style to the doublet in that it was a bit "fancier" than typical daywear, but made from materials suitable to wear during the day (leather in place of a chrome cantle in this case).

Again, the doublet drew several compliments and I think it did the task quite well!

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Great photos Matt. I would like to know more about your badger sporran.

Frank

Here's a close-up.


My wife calls this one my Hufflepuff sporran (for all you Harry Potter fans). It's a Ferguson Britt sporran, as most of mine are.

It is the same style as the Inverarnan, in fur, made with the half-octagon shape cantle. I had him leave off the usual tassels, so the natural elements of the fur could shine a bit more. I love this style sporran for it's roomy pouch and wide mouth.

Badger fur is both thick, soft, and has attractive coloring, so I've wanted one for a while now. Any of the Ferguson Britt sporrans can be made with Badger fur.

[Highland Logan]

Here's a close-up.

...Inverarnan made with the half-octagon shape cantle.

I do like that cantle. Very nice workmanship.

Frank

[Mark Stephenson]

Thanks for posting the excellent, and interesting photos.
It was great to meet you. I can't wait to get my new linen jacket! The linen jacket is such a great idea, I hope you expand upon the available colors. Hang on to my measurements, I'm sure I'll be needing another one!

[Jimmy]

great pics Matt and of course the St. Ninian tartan scarf, designed by you was worn by a VIP in Scotland in September 2010

[piperdbh]

Thanks for posting the excellent, and interesting photos.
It was great to meet you. I can't wait to get my new linen jacket! The linen jacket is such a great idea, I hope you expand upon the available colors. Hang on to my measurements, I'm sure I'll be needing another one!

How many jackets are you going to wind up with, Mark?

[figheadair]

The material is from D.C. Dalgleish, and I chose the Red Gordon modern from among the three based on Matt's advice in a thread I started about 18 months ago. It took a long time to get the tartan woven.

Slightly off topic but... I recently found an original piece of Wilsons' Gordon/Old Huntly dating to c1780-1800.

[Nick the DSM]

I need to make a roadtrip down there one of these years.

I really like that sherrifmuir, Matt. Once college is done, I'll have to save up for one of those in Harris Tweed.