source for Harris Tweed: anyone bought from here?

**jhockin** · 3rd February 10, 04:07 PM

Thanks! both Paul & Matt.
Gordon ( @ Fraser & Kirkbright) was kind enough to tell me that the 310/340 g/mt weight, for the 'single width' (71/71 cm), "translates" to about 17 oz. , which would be just fine, for making either kilts or jackets ( I think).
great price too!

Hoping for someone to say they have actually bought Tweed from this website, and liked it!

**HeathBar** · 3rd February 10, 04:44 PM

Those prices do seem nice. You could try to order swatches. They were 1.50 GBP each and the shipping was 2.50 GBP. Its done through paypal, so I guess its a safe transaction.

**jhockin** · 5th February 10, 09:40 AM

well: I DID get an email reply ( from an Ann MacCallum/ ann@harris-tweed.co.uk) ( apparently they are closed on Fridays, which is do doubt why there was no answer to the phone call I made

& she is 'off island').
I have ordered swatches, in all three weights ( "standard" which I figure is about 18 oz.; "lightweight" , which I calculate to be about 16 oz.; and "featherweight", which Ann informs me: "would be ideal for a kilt ( a designer on the island and one in Edinburgh both use HT in their kilts very successfully.), also for Jacket and Vest.".
I will post a review, in future, once I have ordered & received actual yardage.