In anticipation of my own XMTS tartan pv kilt, I made a pair of Original Hose Toppers that I think match quite well. The top and bottom bands are a colour called "denim" that closely matches the darker blue of the tartan.
Great job, Big Mikey, they look terrific.
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In theory there is no difference between theory and practice but in practice there is.
My XMTS tartan military box pleat kilt is the one I wear for very special occasions and I have been considering seeing about a pair that would look good for next years Burns Night Supper (I also will hopefully have a second XMTS tartan kilt in PV by then)
I was wondering if any of members wore diced hose with their XMTS tartan or had diced hose that matched the XMTS tartan.
Pictures would be appreciated.
Cheers
Jamie
Hey Panache,
You should try Skye Highland Outfitters. They will tak the colors from a swatch or a small clipping from the fringe and match the colors. They hand dye the yarn to match. Their Hose are top notch.
Well I had hoped that someone else had already taken the plunge (and had the pictures to prove it).
It would seem based on Rex's recent review (somewhere Retro Red rejoices in that alliteration ) that Josh's hose are quite nice and for the price quite reasonable.
I'm not in a position at this moment to order though. I need to replace my formal jacket as the rigours of SCD have had their way with my converted tux tailcoat. Luckily I may have a solution to this problem. Once that is taken care of I think it is worth looking into.
If there are others interested in XMTS tartan hose, when I get to point when I start talking to Josh seriously I can start a new thread. Not knowing the first thing about how he goes about making hose ("Darn it Jim I'm a Moderator not a knitter!") I wonder what the effect would be if a number of us wanted to order the same pattern of hose?
If there is any price advantage it might be worth it to all of us who want to try a pair of nice hose and share having the very handsome XMTS tartan kilts.
When I am ready to talk to Josh I'll start a new thread.
Cheers
Jamie
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Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
Hey guys-
I have worked out a deal. There are some strings though. The order has to include at least 5. THEY CAN BE DICED OR ARGYLL-Discount is 10$ plus forum members get free shipping anyways, so thats 18$ off. 105.$(Diced) & 130.$(Argyll). THIS IS FOR XMTS TARTAN ONLY-NO OTHERS. There is no time limit on this, so you can start saving your pennies. If there are any questions, you have to PM me for any further info. -Josh
I can send you photos of diced hose if interested.
Originally Posted by Panache
My XMTS tartan military box pleat kilt is the one I wear for very special occasions and I have been considering seeing about a pair that would look good for next years Burns Night Supper (I also will hopefully have a second XMTS tartan kilt in PV by then)
I was wondering if any of members wore diced hose with their XMTS tartan or had diced hose that matched the XMTS tartan.
Originally Posted by Big Mikey
) that Josh's hose are quite nice and for the price quite reasonable. 
) I wonder what the effect would be if a number of us wanted to order the same pattern of hose? 
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