Washington State Kilt

**Kiltman** · 20th July 10, 06:33 PM

Very inventive! Thanks for the pics. Where did you get the tartan?

**BoldHighlander** · 21st July 10, 01:05 AM

Very nice job!

I've seen the Washington State tartan before, but this actually the first time I can recall seeing it in kilt form

**macwilkin** · 21st July 10, 05:34 AM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

Very nice job!

I've seen the Washington State tartan before, but this actually the first time I can recall seeing it in kilt form

Same here, Terry. I rather like it! It's always nice to see a state tartan being worn.

T.

**BoldHighlander** · 21st July 10, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Same here, Terry. I rather like it! It's always nice to see a state tartan being worn.

T.

Indeed! Makes me want to add it to my wish list now!

**Elf** · 24th July 10, 09:58 AM

Originally Posted by Kiltman

Where did you get the tartan?

Unfortunately the simple answer will not do you any good. I took a trip into Seattle years ago to the Hector Russell affilliate. But alas, they have disappeared and I find no new address. They must have succumbed to the mail order establishments.

Two years ago, I asked around at the Highland Games in Enumclaw, Washington. All the venders hastily backed away from the issue. Aparently it is made from "unoptainium".

I feel lucky to have procurred what I sumize was the last of someone elses order. As with so many setts outside the major clans, it seems we must band together and make a large order before the mills will make up some more.

**Alan H** · 26th July 10, 12:17 PM

Fraser and Kirkbright has woven the Washington State Tartan in the past. You might contact them, with your fingers crossed.....that they have some in stock now.

If not, then their minimum order is ***mumble***** yards. Steve Ashton will know.

**Downix** · 28th July 10, 01:34 PM

If people do want to put in for a mass order to split, let me know how much per yard and I'll beg the wife for enough for two.

**jhockin** · 29th September 10, 10:30 AM

FYI ( from F&K/ 'wooltartan' ) website:

"Custom Weaving
For those looking for tartans not found in our stock program we also offer custom weaving, at very competitive prices, in 10.5, 12, 14 & 16 oz weights. With only a 30 yard minimum order we will produce any tartan to your specifications"

**JerseyLawyer** · 29th September 10, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by jhockin

With only a 30 yard minimum order we will produce any tartan to your specifications"

Only 30 yards, eh? ;) Well, if you have two large or three average-sized friends who want the same kilt (assuming single width. Double you need five large or seven average-sized friends) then that works just fine. Otherwise, you could make an entire wardrobe from that much tartan.

Perhaps a tartan cover for one's pith helmet?

ith: Or a tartan band for one's panama hat? Or several dozen sets of flashes?