The story begins with an XMarks flash post - Fraser & Kirkbright was offering some Maple Leaf tartan on their wool remnants page. Always looking for a good deal, I checked it out. Much to my surprise, there on the same page was a listing for some Ancient Ulster tartan - one of my top five "Some day" tartans. A quick call to Gordon, some planning and scheming, a little Skyping, and the wheels were set in motion. Now you see the end result. One beautiful tartan Freedom Kilt thanks to our own Wizard, Steve Ashton.



The kilt is beautifully made and fits like a glove. The attention to detail is stunning - from the pockets (yes pockets), to the pleats, to the custom personalized embroidery on the kilt liner. Steve is a master craftsman and Freedom kilts is stuffed to the gunnels with more talent than you can shake a stick at. I can't recommend Freedom Kilts highly enough. Its not just the product - its the process. Having an excuse to spend some time chatting with our Wizard was the icing on the cake.

I'm happy to call Steve my kiltmaker, but I'm honored calling him my friend.

Thanks Steve.