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26th September 06, 07:26 AM
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Saffron Flashes
I've got a Stillwater Irish Saffron kilt and have been trying to find some saffron flashes. I'm having a heck of a time trying to locate anyone who sells them on the internet. Have any of you folks purchased saffron flashes. Would appreciate any help.
Darrell
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26th September 06, 07:35 AM
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Boy, I've learned the hard way to order my flashes when I have the kilt made...otherwise might get color matching problems. Seems like the best bet would be from the kiltmaker. If they beg off on flashes maybe you can buy some scraps from them and make your own....? At least the color shade would be right....or close....
Ron
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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26th September 06, 07:55 AM
#3
Maybe Jerry will add the Saffron flashes to his stock!
If not, he may be able to get some "scraps" from his supplier so you may make some!
Send him a note.
Mark Dockendorf
Left on the Right Coast
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26th September 06, 08:17 AM
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I always buy flashes when I buy the kilt now. But, as you know Jerry doesn't have any saffron flashes available. So, I'm just hoping that he'll add some to his new catalogue this year.
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26th September 06, 11:21 AM
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He's working on getting saffron plaids and neck ties, so I'm sure flashes will come before long.
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26th September 06, 12:37 PM
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I bought a pair of flashes from the Tartans Museum gift shop. They were supposed to be yellow to go with my Gordon stripe, but turned out to be a yellowish goldish color, sort of like the inside of a butternut squash (ish). Fortunately, they go very well with the saffron. I actually think a complementary color usually looks better in a flash than the same color.
Convener, Georgia Chapter, House of Gordon (Boss H.O.G.)
Where 4 Scotsmen gather there'll usually be a fifth.
7/5 of the world's population have a difficult time with fractions.
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26th September 06, 01:58 PM
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 Originally Posted by cavscout
He's working on getting saffron plaids and neck ties, so I'm sure flashes will come before long.
Last time I looked at his site he had both of those already.
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26th September 06, 06:16 PM
#8
If you're not having much luck finding ready made flashes, You might try looking in fabric stores for something compatible. They're not that difficult to make... even for a klutz like me.
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26th September 06, 06:59 PM
#9
 Originally Posted by Blu (Ontario)
If you're not having much luck finding ready made flashes, You might try looking in fabric stores for something compatible. They're not that difficult to make... even for a klutz like me.
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I've read your "flashes" construction instructions. Very informative. I just wonder how hard it would be to find the matching colour.
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26th September 06, 07:54 PM
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I'm with Ron on finding a complimentary colour... adds contrast.
Although, saffron coloured on top of something dark would likely look neat (or harsh...I don't know personally, these are just thoughts). I am hoping to buy red flashes to go with a handful of kilts... complimentary/contrasting for my Gordon modern kilts, it'll match my Ulster, and my Muir, and my Gordon red, and not clash with my weathered Lamont (lots of neutrals in there). That's just how my thought process goes.
You could always get strips of cloth, and tie it in a bow knot, and then fold your hose over it. Not entirely an inaccurate way to do things.
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