Kilt Kamp 2014 - Who's up for it?

**Truitt** · 2nd February 14, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by H. Hastings

Okay, so those that are making plans....what are you bringing and what are you making?

Hmm...haven't decided yet. I have a length of Sutherland Reproduction and I have some of the latest run of the R'lyeh set. Or I might see if Steve can get me some of the X-Marks tartan. Probably knife pleats to the stripe, but we'll see. And I'll give the pockets a go.

I'm definitely looking forward to learning some techniques for machine stitching.

**Barb T** · 2nd February 14, 06:48 PM

I actually have a length of XMarks 16 oz from one of the original runs. PM me if you're interested.

**E.Jefferies** · 3rd February 14, 07:53 AM

I'm new here, but would be very interested in attending as well! Both courses sound awesome and I would take either one if there was space.

**Stephan** · 3rd February 14, 08:04 AM

I have two tartans in mind for this summer's Kilt Kamp. The first is 'Auld Scotland' woven by Lochcarron:

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The second is 'Scottish Odyssey' also woven by Lochcarron and both come in 16 oz. I'd really like to try my hand at making a box-pleat or I'd be just as happy making a knife-pleat to the set. Maybe I'll do both!!!!

**ASinclair** · 3rd February 14, 08:13 AM

Originally Posted by E.Jefferies

I'm new here, but would be very interested in attending as well! Both courses sound awesome and I would take either one if there was space.

Hello, E.Jefferies!

**Barb T** · 3rd February 14, 08:38 AM

Originally Posted by Stephan

I have two tartans in mind for this summer's Kilt Kamp. The first is 'Auld Scotland' woven by Lochcarron:

Nice!!

The second is 'Scottish Odyssey' also woven by Lochcarron and both come in 16 oz. I'd really like to try my hand at making a box-pleat or I'd be just as happy making a knife-pleat to the set. Maybe I'll do both!!!!

Here's the Scottish Odyssey as a box pleat. VERY nice!

**Stephan** · 3rd February 14, 09:16 AM

That's right, Barb, it was at Kilt Kamp last year that I had set eyes on the 'Scottish Odyssey' tartan you had made into a box-pleat kilt. I think my mind is made up!!

**Barb T** · 3rd February 14, 09:30 AM

Right! And that is the very kilt!

**imrichmond** · 3rd February 14, 10:33 AM

I'm still trying to decide on the tartan. I have long wanted a kilt in Maple Leaf, but I fear that tartan might be too challenging for me. I'm really trying to decide between British Columbia and Caledonia Ancient, both of which I'm very attracted to.

**Barb T** · 3rd February 14, 10:38 AM

Just remember that the Maple Leaf is an asymmetric tartan, so you will not be able to work with a double width piece. Be sure to get a single width, 8 yard piece!