xman's Highland Kilt #5: Complete

[Oddern]

I think he's a lost cause Oddern!

Hm, good question. Let's see, five done, three more committed to, and there are an additional eight more churning around in my brain. I do expect to achieve most of them next year, many by summer. By then I could dream up a few more too. Cash flow will get in my way before desire subsides, I can be pretty sure of that. Is that goal oriented or obsessed? If they're not all for me does that matter?

X.... You are definitely lost to kilt making obsession. But since there is no rehab program for this kind of addiction, I'll just say, give full throttle and show us the pictures as you go.

[xman]

X.... You are definitely lost to kilt making obsession.

Guilty as charged then, but don't worry, I shall reveal all.

[denmcdough]

sweet!

[Eleazar]

Beautiful craftsmanship. I really need to get back to making some kilts. Inspiring.

[Livingston]

Wow! That's a really nice kilt. You are very productive, do you have a goal on how many kilts you are going to make, or is it just an addiction?

I think he's a lost cause Oddern!

Very nicely done 'X'!!

X.... You are definitely lost to kilt making obsession. But since there is no rehab program for this kind of addiction, I'll just say, give full throttle and show us the pictures as you go.

Guilty as charged then, but don't worry, I shall reveal all.

Welcome to the addiction. We do have help for you with your kilt addiction in our 12 step program:

Step 1. Buy kilts.
Step 2. Buy Hose.
Step 3. Buy flashes.
Step 4. Buy sporrans.
Step 5. Buy kilt pins.
Step 6. Buy fly plaids.
Step 7. Buy jackets.
Step 8. Buy sgian dubhs.
Step 9. Buy shoes.
Step 10. Learn to make kilts.
Step 11. Hang out on X-Marks.
Step 12. Repeat as necessary and have a good time with friends and family.

[Kiltboy]

Great pleating. Love that tartan.

[Tobus]

I wanted a dark profile and I sure got it.

You sure did! And it looks great! I am impressed!

Hm, good question. Let's see, five done, three more committed to, and there are an additional eight more churning around in my brain. I do expect to achieve most of them next year, many by summer. By then I could dream up a few more too. Cash flow will get in my way before desire subsides, I can be pretty sure of that. Is that goal oriented or obsessed? If they're not all for me does that matter?

Hmm, well, yes, it does matter. You've obviously reached the skill level where the kilting dieties will be offended if you don't start making kilts for your fellow kilted brethren!

Seriously, with your level of expertise, you should be doing these as bespoke custom orders.

[longhuntr74]

Very nice work X. I have now made one 8meter tank and one box pleat...the box pleat is still waiting on its lining and final strap to get attached. I keep running out of time on my kiltmaking...but I do have several more planned and look forward to refining my skills. I think my next will be an 8 yard knife pleat to the sett. Perhaps Royal Stewart.

[xman]

... Seriously, with your level of expertise, you should be doing these as bespoke custom orders.

Thank-you for saying so and you're not the first to do so. My wife and I had a discussion to that effect last night.