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    Another Newbie

    Hi All,

    I'm frankly so excited to actually get connected with my Scottish roots. I was told my whole life I was Swedish and Norwegian and as it turns out, I'm mostly Scottish by both DNA and heritage. Doing research in places like familysearch.org and others, I've found numerous ancestors dating back to Sir William de Moravia and the Murray Clan among a couple of others.

    So how does one find the right pattern for a proper kilt?

    Rodd Johnson
    (Coulter/Driver/Mills -> Murray)

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    Welcome to the "Great Rabble"!

    If you're looking for 'patterns' get the book "The Art of Kiltmaking" from Barbara Tewkesbury, an advertiser on this page. More expensive from other sites.

    Welcome aboard!
    Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.

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    Welcome from the English Midlands. Great to hear you have Scottish ancestry; you'll find plenty of good information and advice here!

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    Quote Originally Posted by rjohnsonvtp View Post
    Hi All,

    I'm frankly so excited to actually get connected with my Scottish roots. I was told my whole life I was Swedish and Norwegian and as it turns out, I'm mostly Scottish by both DNA and heritage. Doing research in places like familysearch.org and others, I've found numerous ancestors dating back to Sir William de Moravia and the Murray Clan among a couple of others.

    So how does one find the right pattern for a proper kilt?

    Rodd Johnson
    (Coulter/Driver/Mills -> Murray)

    By "pattern" do you mean a clan or family tartan, as opposed to a sewing pattern?

    The easiest way is to just google "What tartan for ______ family?"

    USA kilts has a tartan finder that's decent too.

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    from Northern Colorado!
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