Anyone who's been around knows we've had at least one at home kiltmaker up and leave with the money and not fill the kilt order. Sad, but true.

Don't know any kiltmakers who got into the business to get rich - a middleman or two maybe - but not a kiltmaker.

Was just a few years ago that the members of the Traditional Kiltmaker's Guild confronted Kathy Lare that her prices were too low. She'd been so busy sewing she hadn't thought much about keeping track of rising costs. She checked and found her peers were correct and raised her prices to where she could at least make a little money for her labors.

And for sure didn't mean to leave Steve and his well crafted Freedom Kilts out of my list.

For me, the proof is in the craftsmanship. "I can get it for you cheaper" sends me the other way...sorry, I choose quality goods.

You can have any two of price, quality, or service. I choose quality and service.