Lusting (forgive me Lord) for tartan!

[Graham]

Father forgive me, for I have sinned, I did see a tartan and I did lust after it.

I love that "Braveheart" tartan, you know, the one Mel wore, the only place I've seen it is Celtic Croft.

I understand that it's a very open weave and that they don't make a traditional kilt from it. Is this true?
has anyone any thoughts, experiences or advice on this?

I do like it tho, very earthy, very sensual, I must have it.
Friends, warn your children not to go near tartan, it's a terrible addiction

[Blu (Ontario)]

We need to ask ourselves...

-do I spend a lot of time thinking about or being preoccupied with kilts, accessories, or related paraphernalia?,
-have I ever gone into debt, borrowed money, dipped into retirement savings, or skipped paying bills, in order to pay for kilts?,
-do I become depressed, withdrawn, anxious, agitated, belligerent, or cranky if I can't indulge my kilt urges?,
-do I lie to my spouse or family members about my kilt activities?,
-have I ever told myself or others, "I can quit anytime I want, I just don't want to." ?,
-have I allowed kilts to disrupt or damage my marriage, career, reputation, friendships?,

... then I might possibly be suffering from an addiction to kilts. I do believe there is such a thing and like anything else it is potentially a serious problem for some just like gambling, video games, or alcohol or cigarettes.

I suppose there are far worse things to be addicted to than kilts. In the meantime, we've got the Xmarks Kiltaddiction Treatment Center to help us weather the storm!

[Kilted_John]

Ah, yes, I think the clinical term is: KAS, or Kilt Acquisition Syndrome. Got that myself. I also have another AS, which is NAS (Nikon Acquisition Syndrome). Spent more on photo equipment than kilts in the past year. Seriously. I probably have about $1200 worth of photo equipment in my bag... All film, luckily.
-J

[Prester John]

Graham,

As a priest, I can tell you that you probably "coveted" it.

If you lusted after it, we had better talk...in the confessional.

haha keep up the good work.

[bjcustard]

I understand that it's a very open weave and that they don't make a traditional kilt from it. Is this true?

Celtic Croft was at the Kansas City Highland Games in June... they HAD a traditional (i.e. fasten at the waist with 3 buckles) kilt in that tartan. I think it was a one-of-a-kind item, and I don't know if they still have it. I DO know they were asking $400 for it. You might see if they still have that one, but I'm doubtful...

You could always buy the material and make one yourself. ;)

It was a very open weave (think Burlap) and was quite heavy. Material-wise, it looked nothing like any kilt I've ever seen. Nice, but not something you'd wear to a Burns dinner.

My $0.02. YMMV.

[Woodsheal]

Graham,

These folks carry the Braveheart tartan, and kilts in it, too!

http://www.tartanweb.com/tartan_outp...RUE&category=O

[Graham]

Thanks bjcustard and woodsheal for the very useful info. I think I'll see if I can get a sample and then maybe get someone like Rocky make the kilt up. There is more chance of me driving a car in Denver on the right hand side of the road than me trying to make a kilt :grin:

Prester John I think I am safe from sin ;-) I just checked the 'manual' and it says:

Exo 20:17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ***, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's.

So seeking to purchase something should not come under "coveting" or "lusting" phew!!
I'm not out of trouble yet tho' Matt 6:25 ( "Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?") says I shouldn't be worrying about it.
I'm not worried, really!!

Don't you just love the Word...there's an answer for everything, but I'd better leave it there....I'll get into trouble ;-)
(btw, my post meant no disrespect to catholic traditions even though I'm protestant)

Blu, a thought provoking list of warnings there, again, I think I'm safe having never done any of those terrible things.

However, while I've not lied to my wife in fact I've not told her yet that I've ordered another kilt from Rocky. No, I won't give you her email address. (graham pokes his tongue out)

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Graham,

That tartan was produced by Islay Woolen Mills for the film. Way back in March I had a request from someone for a box pleated kilt in the Braveheart tartan, so I contacted Islay Woolen Mills.

They produce the cloth in both a light weight plain weave and a heavy weight twill weave. The latter is what you would want for a kilt. The cost of the cloth is a bit more expensive than what I normally pay for tartan cloth (I don't know if they were quoting me wholesale or retail -- it was either expensive wholesale or fairly reasonable retail).

Anyway, the bottom line is that I was able to quote the gentleman a price of $380 for a kilt in that cloth (compare to $350 which is my usual price for standard tartans). He ended up not getting a kilt in this tartan, but I'd give anyone else the same price.

When I spoke with the gentleman at Islay Woollen Mills, he said he was out of the heavy weight twill and would have to weave it again, so it may be a while before it was available. This was way back in March, though, so I imagine that would have been done by now.

Aye,
Matt

[Freelander Sporrano]

We need to ask ourselves...

-do I spend a lot of time thinking about or being preoccupied with kilts, accessories, or related paraphernalia?,
-have I ever gone into debt, borrowed money, dipped into retirement savings, or skipped paying bills, in order to pay for kilts?,
-do I become depressed, withdrawn, anxious, agitated, belligerent, or cranky if I can't indulge my kilt urges?,
-do I lie to my spouse or family members about my kilt activities?,
-have I ever told myself or others, "I can quit anytime I want, I just don't want to." ?,
-have I allowed kilts to disrupt or damage my marriage, career, reputation, friendships?,

... then I might possibly be suffering from an addiction to kilts. I do believe there is such a thing and like anything else it is potentially a serious problem for some just like gambling, video games, or alcohol or cigarettes.

I suppose there are far worse things to be addicted to than kilts. In the meantime, we've got the Xmarks Kiltaddiction Treatment Center to help us weather the storm!

Blu I'm guilty of
1,3 and 4 on your list

[LordDamax]

Graham,

As a priest, I can tell you that you probably "coveted" it.

If you lusted after it, we had better talk...in the confessional.

Lusting after wool sounds... abrasive and uncomfortable... ;)