Which Tweed?

[Finn]

Sorry, Rocky, but I don't care for either.

[YoungMan]

If the pattern will end up being as small as I think it will, then I would choose the lower of the two. I think it will mix into a very nice color. The upper choice seems like it might come out looking a little yellow. I've never been a fan of the color, but if you like then that certainly points you in the opposite direction of my suggestion.

[RockyR]

The funny (or ironically sad) thing is that the voting goes pretty much down the line with EXACTLY how I feel about these 2... Some days I like the yellow better (as does Mac) and some days I like the greyish onebetter (as does our store manager Sue). Then there are odd days that I dislike both (as does Kelly... but I don't listen to her anyway ). This thread hasn't helped me make a decision... it's entrenched my INdecision on the different ones.

I may hold off for a little bit. I just got in 8 yards single for an All Ireland Blue tartan kilt (for myself) and have 8 yards single of Maple Leaf on order... I may be a kiltmaker, but I'm also an addict.

[billmcc]

Rocky,

My take is you aren't fond enough of either tweed to have a preference. I suggest you look for a tweed that really grabs you.

[Riverkilt]

I didn't vote. There's no option for both.

They're both good looking. Sew them both up and be done with it. Excess, excess, excess....

[starbkjrus]

I voted for the first one. I like the colors and they would go well with MY coloring.

See Matt's pictures though and I have to say that's a smart outfit.

Boy, that really helps doesn't it?

[GDub]

...I just got in 8 yards single for an All Ireland Blue tartan kilt (for myself) and have 8 yards single of Maple Leaf on order... I may be a kiltmaker, but I'm also an addict.

I'd love to see an "in action" shot of the All Ireland Blue. Please post a pic once you've got it sewn up. Also, is it different from the All Irish Blue swatch you show on your site? I've seen a couple of different swatches online and there seems to be lighter and darker blue versions (one place called the darker blue "modern.")

[RockyR]

I'd love to see an "in action" shot of the All Ireland Blue. Please post a pic once you've got it sewn up. Also, is it different from the All Irish Blue swatch you show on your site? I've seen a couple of different swatches online and there seems to be lighter and darker blue versions (one place called the darker blue "modern.")

It's this one and I absoutely LOVE it... this image is a pretty good representation of the actual color:





BTW... I am about 9 pleats into the kilt and I noticed something... it has been a LONG day in the shop and I was so excited to work on the kilt that I started pleating it INSIDE OUT. Were this a customer's kilt, I would rip the pleats out and start over. Since it is for ME, I just poked the imperfections (there were about 8 spots where the thread was knotted and pulled to the bad side) through to the other side of the fabric. Now it looks perfect. No one will know (except a few discerning eyes).

[RockyR]

BTW... here's a pic of the first 10 or so pleats as I work on this one:

[Woodsman]

The funny (or ironically sad) thing is that the voting goes pretty much down the line with EXACTLY how I feel about these 2... Some days I like the yellow better (as does Mac) and some days I like the greyish onebetter (as does our store manager Sue). Then there are odd days that I dislike both (as does Kelly... but I don't listen to her anyway ). This thread hasn't helped me make a decision... it's entrenched my INdecision on the different ones.

I may hold off for a little bit. I just got in 8 yards single for an All Ireland Blue tartan kilt (for myself) and have 8 yards single of Maple Leaf on order... I may be a kiltmaker, but I'm also an addict.

Remember, not being able to make a decision is in itself a decision. Between the two IMHO I would suggest the second gray/maroon as I think it would look best on you. Dark hair, beard, black belt, sporran, shoes.....It's you, it's you!