Maple leaf

[Nathan]

I was actually trying to simulate Canadian SUMMER conditions.

Haha! Freak weather occurances aside, it's a common misconception that Canada is a cold country. It's actually a climate of extremes in most regions.

In Southern Canada where most Canadians live, we get heat alerts and heat advisories and bad sunburns in July and August. It's very humid and it's tough to sleep without air conditioning on a summer night. Each summer we get a heat wave and temperatures regularly surpass 32 C (90F) and occasionally have topped 40C (104F) not counting humidex.

The same city in February can be colder than -30 C (-22F) not counting the "wind chill factor".

What this means is that Canadians need to own a lot of clothing for a variety of weather conditions and we also talk about the weather constantly.

When you can't walk to the bus stop without sweating in late July or the droplets in your nostrils and tears freezing in February, you might be in Canada.

Back to your regularly scheduled conversation about the maple leaf tartan and how nice it is. ;)

[MacMillans son]

Get it! As a fellow Yank, I am in love with that tartan.....but, I already have a few fall colored tartans in kilt form.....if you feel at all uncomfotable about wearing it....might I suggest the Co. Cork crest. That's my go to for the fall. Attachment 13769

Likewise, but I'll see your County Cork and raise you a County Cavan!





Just want you to keep your options open Kilted Cabin Boy!

[Kilted Cole]

Likewise, but I'll see your County Cork and raise you a County Cavan!





Just want you to keep your options open Kilted Cabin Boy!

Too Rich for my blood, I fold.

[Dale Seago]

I am considering the maple leaf as my first five yard wool kilt. Does anyone have photos of theirs, so can see it as a kilt. A swatch just does not do it for me Thank you all.

Here are some with mine; it's a 5 yard wool kilt from USAK (Batley fabric):







And attending a theatrical performance:

[Santa Wally]

Here are some with mine; it's a 5 yard wool kilt from USAK:







And attending a theatrical performance:

That's the Maple Leaf woven by Batley, it's gorgeous in my humble opinion. When Rocky (USA Kilts) posted that he had enough to make another 5 yard kilt, along with a photo of the kilt, I jumped on and placed my order.

[MacMillans son]

It is a beauty for sure.
The Batley seems more the Muted color palate, Lochcarron more the Modern. Both are quite handsome.

[jhockin]

(Q was already answered)

[Dale Seago]

It is a beauty for sure.
The Batley seems more the Muted color palate, Lochcarron more the Modern. Both are quite handsome.

I like both. In addition to the Batley fabric kilt, I have both a woolen shirt and a wool blanket ("throw") from Pendleton in Oregon, in the "modern" palette. Can't really say which version I like better. My SO took this shot of the Pendleton throw in a chilly February dawn:

[unixken]

In the words from the Hag from the movie "Brave" "Oh that's lovely, that is"

"Oooo... that scaffy witch gave me a gammy spell!"
--Merida

[Kilted Cole]

"Oooo... that scaffy witch gave me a gammy spell!"
--Merida

But honestly the best line by far......."Boooooooooooooyyyyyyyyyyyyyssssssss!"
Fergus.