Traditional in Texas Bluebonnet on the way...

[bdkilted]

Congrat Madm. I know you have been jonsing for a while.
Post the pics when you get it.
BD

[RockyR]

I believe that Texas Bluebonnet is available in the Jura range (16 oz.) from Marton Mills as well... At least it's listed on their website.

http://www.martonmills.com/range/view/125

SM

It's no longer available in 16 oz wool (even though it's listed on their site). I had to go through "alternative sources" to get my hands on it.

[MadMouser]

Speaking of alternative sources, I'm going to have another project for you, if you're interested.

My girlfriend is a HUGE University of Tennessee fan. She bleeds Tennessee Orange.

Can you get your hands on enough Tennessee Volunteer cloth to make a woman's skirt?

http://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/tar....aspx?ref=4093

It's going to be a little while as she's in the process of downsizing (and doing a great job), but isn't quite where she wants to be yet...

[RockyR]

As there are no restrictions on it, it SHOULD be able to be made into a skirt. Keep in mind that it would be a custom weave, so it will NOT be cheap. I'll have to price the cloth and the CMT for the skirt, but it will PROBABLY be in the neighborhood of $450 to $500 for a kilted skirt of no more than 28".

[Zardoz]

It's no longer available in 16 oz wool (even though it's listed on their site). I had to go through "alternative sources" to get my hands on it.

Rocky, Is this gonna be a "Premier" kilt? I've been thinking about one myself. I was thinking I would spread out the cost by 'alternatively sourcing' the fabric myself and then getting you to sew it later, or I wonder if it would be more cost effective for me to let you do it all for me.

[RockyR]

We only make kilts from cloth that we provide... we find it's easier and less confusing and we can generally get the cloth at a better price that way. Also, there's no "Why WON'T you make a kilt from my grandmom's old plaid curtains?!?!" type inquiries (you'd be surprised).

We can make it in a 5 yard kilt or a Premier 8 Yard kilt.

[Zardoz]

Rocky, Sorry I wasn't more clear, I was referring specifically to the Bluebonnet tartan in this case, I know you are aware of the "issues", I'm interested in a Premier kilt in it, But I'll call or Email you about it when I'm closer to pulling the trigger.

Oh, and no, I wouldn't be too surprised, I've been in retail for years!

[MadMouser]

I'm going to ping you off-line because she just informed me that 1. she is not the craziest member of the local alumni association, 2. I should stop laughing, and 3. there might be more people interested.

[MadMouser]

It's here!

It actually came in a week and a half ago, but we were out of town dealing with a sudden death in the family.

Thank you very much, it will be worn with pride, and your cards will be living in the sporran, so that I can hand them out as needed.

Pics to follow...

Pat

[Kiltboy]

Sorry to hear about the family problems.
But congrats on the kilt. I'm waiting for pictures....