Kilt Kamp 2018

**mjoal** · 18th October 17, 09:52 AM

I just read TAoK and I'm looking forward to signing up!

**Grizzled Ian** · 19th October 17, 12:22 AM

About 15 years ago, Arnotts had chilli-flavoured dark chocolate Tim Tams in their range for a year or two. Aye fond memory!

**Tarheel** · 19th October 17, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by mjoal

I just read TAoK and I'm looking forward to signing up!

Well met new member. You are definitely on the right track if you plan to attend Kilt Kamp. Glad to have you and your interest with us.

**Baeau** · 15th April 18, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by Lady Grey

Do I need to bring Tim Tams?

Will I be able to try Poutine?

Yes, I know, older post. Just offering trivial information.

Lady Grey...should you make it through the San Francisco Bay area during your travels, Tim Tams are available at the local Target, or Cost Plus stores.

**Lady Grey** · 16th April 18, 02:02 AM

I would be a bad guest if I didn’t bring them over.(it’s kinda expected)
However I am hoping to Amtrak the West Coast after Kilt Kamp so you may see me in SF!

**KiltedKnome** · 2nd May 18, 10:44 AM

Fabric is starting to arrive at Freedom Kilts (host for this year's Kamp) for the upcoming Kilt Kamp:

Anderson tartan

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Culloden tartan SRT 820

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Patriot Tyne tweed tartan

**ButtonsMB** · 13th May 18, 10:11 AM

Hi
New to the forum and kilts in general. I’m looking to attend a kilt making course and have found your site. I’m a British expat seamstress living near Winnipeg MB and have recently become involved with Highland Dance SOBDH alterations, correcting kilts, kilties, jackets and jig outfits. I will be hoping to make up new jackets and, hopefully matching kilts in the near future. I’m not too sure if you have available spaces on the course this year if you have further details on course content, costs, where to stay, supplies and expenses etc. But your advice would be very welcome. Thank you and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Tricia
ButtonsMB

**The Wizard of BC** · 13th May 18, 11:00 AM

Hello ButtonsMB,
Welcome to X Marks.
I am sorry but this years courses are full.

But there are options.

First, the best piece of advice is to purchase a copy of "The Art of Kiltmaking". This is the text used in the traditional kiltmaking part of the course.
www.celticdragonpress.com or contact the author/publisher Barb Tewksbury via her ad found on the right side banner.

You may also contact me directly here in Victoria, BC - 250-386-5458 or steve@freedomkilts.com
Next years Kamp may be held in upstate NY, but no dates have yet been released.

Barb and I both offer individual instruction.

While the Kamp deals only with the construction of kilts some students learn kiltmaking from an interest in Highland dance. (Barb began her kiltmaking career as the mom of a dance student.)

**ButtonsMB** · 13th May 18, 01:25 PM

Thanks Steve
Appreciate your quick response, and yes, I thought I would’ve been too late to enroll this year. Your advice though is a fantastic start and I will be ordering Barb’s book in due course. I may take your kind offer to contact you if I am asked to complete a kilt alteration that’s beyond my understanding, thank you. I’ll keep a look out on your forum for the 2019 course in NY state and get my name on the list. Cheers!

Tricia
ButtonsMB

**Lady Grey** · 18th May 18, 02:38 PM

I’ve no idea how I’m going to pleat my kilt yet and I’m having the fabric sent directly to Freedom Kilts from Laxey Mill in IOM, so I won’t get to see it in person until I arrive.

Is 6 metres enough? Or should I order 8 metres to be safe? It’s 150cm wide.

Thanks in advance