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    XKilt Vs. X Marks Tartan Kilt

    I am posting this here (general kilts), as it is a section used and read by all.
    There seems to be some cross terminology used for 2 types of kilts.
    One is the XKilt/X Kilt designed and freely distributed instructions by out own Alan H.
    The other is a kilt made in X Marks the Scot tartan, usually traditional (whether knife or box pleated), but not universally.

    My understanding (and what I expect when I open a thread marked X Kilt is one made to Alan's instructions. When I open one titled X Marks Kilt, I am expecting one made using the X Marks tartan worsted wool.

    I've seen the terms used interchangably, so am I off or do others expect such a distinction.

    I am not directing this toward any particular thread or poster, so no offense is intended. I am just seeking a point of clarification on the forum terminology.

    Any help?

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    Your thinking is correct John.

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    Spot on!

    And, personally, I wouldn't make an X-Kilt out of X-Marks tartan, though you

    *COULD*

    do that.

    However, I would *certainly * make a full-width apron box pleat kilt out of X-marks tartan!

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    MacWage,

    I would think the distinction should be between an "X Kilt" as one designed by Alan H. and an "X Marks Tartan Kilt"*. An X Marks Kilt could be any number of things, I mentally think of my Matt Newsome knife pleat kilt as my "X Marks Kilt" because it was made by an X Marker (M.A.C. Newsome) and has my X Marks the Scot kilt pin (courtsey of the KiltedCodeWarrior).

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    And if an X Marks the Scot member made an X-Kilt from the X Marks Tartan it would be what??????



    Oh my goodness, an XXX rated Kilt!!!!!
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    I think Steve's relaxing with his dram a bit early tonite, eh?
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    Quote Originally Posted by turpin View Post
    I think Steve's relaxing with his dram a bit early tonite, eh?
    Better not be, he's building my kilt right now and I want my pleats straight!

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    I have to agree with MacWage (and also Turpin!), and XKilt is a box pleaed kilt made while following Alan H's instructions, or at least having the mind! I suppose an XMarks kilt could refer to either any kilt worn or made by an XMarker, or a kilt made from the XMarks tartan. I tend to think the former, but can understand the latter after I open the thread.
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Wizard of BC View Post
    And if an X Marks the Scot member made an X-Kilt from the X Marks Tartan it would be what??????



    Oh my goodness, an XXX rated Kilt!!!!!
    Me thinks Steve drank too much high test coffee at the Denver Kilt night

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    Let's get this straight right now. There is no such thing as too much coffee!!!
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