OK, might as well get it out there: the X Marks the Scot tie

**Hendry** · 24th August 09, 11:09 AM

I am in for one
Cheers
Dave

**Macman** · 24th August 09, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

Something like this then?

I'm in for one, and this is the one I prefer so far.

**Alan H** · 24th August 09, 11:45 AM

I do hope this becomes a reality.

It only takes one person to step up to make this a reality. No, it won't be me. I have done enough, here...X Kilt manuals, providing the initial **oomph** to get the X Marks tartan project going three years ago (though Matt Newsome designed the tartan and Steve Ashton took over and got it woven) , co-running the first Nor Cal Burns Night with the Amazing Madalyn....enough.

Anyone can say "I like that pattern"..or "I'll buy one"...or "I want a bow tie"... It takes a lot more to be the guy who steps up to the plate and makes it HAPPEN.

So.....

**sydnie7** · 24th August 09, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by Alan H

It only takes one person to step up to make this a reality. No, it won't be me. I have done enough, here...X Kilt manuals, providing the initial **oomph** to get the X Marks tartan project going three years ago (though Matt Newsome designed the tartan and Steve Ashton took over and got it woven) , co-running the first Nor Cal Burns Night with the Amazing Madalyn....enough.

Anyone can say "I like that pattern"..or "I'll buy one"...or "I want a bow tie"... It takes a lot more to be the guy who steps up to the plate and makes it HAPPEN.

So.....

So. . . I am stepping up, at least for initial stages. I am sending a PM to Hank for permission, and contacting one possible source of soup-to-nuts fabric and tie production. I'll start a new post with updates as I receive them.

**McMurdo** · 24th August 09, 01:01 PM

Someone suggested a gray line between the blue and the gold here you go

For this design I took the colours from the XMarks tartan.

**dfmacliam** · 24th August 09, 01:06 PM

The grey line washes out at any distance... In my opinion. I prefer the 3rd design, simple yet stylish.

**McMurdo** · 24th August 09, 01:18 PM

hats what I thought as well

**sydnie7** · 24th August 09, 01:32 PM

Just waiting for Hank's go-ahead, then I will start a new thread with some pricing and delivery times info already received from one vendor. Will search out additional sources as well, for comparison.

**Dr Mac** · 24th August 09, 01:56 PM

Thanks to Sydnie7, for taking initiative; I agree with Macman and prefer the simpler design, without the grey...

**sydnie7** · 24th August 09, 02:45 PM

Here's a question for the tie experts: Can or should the bow tie be made from the same fabric as the four-in-hand? Or does the smaller "reveal" of a bow tie call for a smaller "sett," that is, narrower stripes?

I've spoken with two vendors so far, neither has mentioned this issue, so maybe it's a non-issue -- but best ask the question up front, right?