Pennsylvania Tartan?

**overexposed** · 11th August 05, 05:51 PM

Greetings!

I just discovered this most excellent forum. Maybe someone here can help me.

I would like to purchase a kilt in the Pennsylvania tartan. The ONLY place I can find that sells this is: http://www.sheepskinshop.com/tartan.htm

But, they only make it in a blanket weight. They have no plans to have it produced in anything light enough to be used for garments.

Has anyone heard of a kilt-weight material in PA Tartan?

Its a decent looking weave.

Thanks in advance.

Sincerely,
OE

**cajunscot** · 11th August 05, 06:01 PM

Originally Posted by overexposed

Greetings!

I just discovered this most excellent forum. Maybe someone here can help me.

I would like to purchase a kilt in the Pennsylvania tartan. The ONLY place I can find that sells this is: http://www.sheepskinshop.com/tartan.htm

But, they only make it in a blanket weight. They have no plans to have it produced in anything light enough to be used for garments.

Has anyone heard of a kilt-weight material in PA Tartan?

Its a decent looking weave.

Thanks in advance.

Sincerely,
OE

OE:

Very nice -- thanks for the link. The Pa. tartan must be fairly new; I particularly like the fact that it honours the Black Watch and the Battle of Bushy Run.

You might talk to our own Matt Newsome to see if it could be reproduced for you:

http://kilts.albanach.org/

Cheers,

Todd

**davedove** · 11th August 05, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

You might talk to our own Matt Newsome to see if it could be reproduced for you:

http://kilts.albanach.org/

I'll second what Todd has said. Check with Matt.

**sav** · 11th August 05, 07:15 PM

Hello! The PA Tartan is about 10(ish) years old...As you said, the Sheepskin Shop in Ebensburg is the only place that sells it, and in blanket weight only...However, if you are planning on having it woven (i.e. through Matt or someone else) I will be interested in purchasing some cloth...Let me know how things work out!

**Prester John** · 11th August 05, 07:51 PM

I see the Ohio tartan is just butt ugly.

Who designs these things?

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 11th August 05, 07:59 PM

If I remember right, the PA tartan was designed by William H. Johnston, and I don't think anything official was ever done with it.

In any case, I can get cloth. Minimum order is 4 yards. $65 per yard, 28" wide, either 16 oz or 13 oz weight. If you want to get more let me know -- larger quantities I can get double width, effectively cutting the cost in half.

I'm heading out of town in the morning until Tuesday, so if anyone PMs or emails me, don't expect a response till then.

Everyone have a great weekend!
M

**jfellrath** · 12th August 05, 07:45 AM

Originally Posted by Prester John

I see the Ohio tartan is just butt ugly.

Who designs these things?

You beat me to it, Prester John. I'm just surprised that they don't require sewing a block "O" and that pot-leaf in it.

**overexposed** · 12th August 05, 06:24 PM

I will definately be ordering enough Pennsylvania Tartan to have a kilt made.

Is anyone interested in getting in on this production?

Sincerely,
OE

**possingk** · 30th September 05, 08:03 AM

I would love to join in on this, but don't have the cash right now. I would love to see pictures if you guys get the tartan and kilts made.

Thanks

**Verlyn** · 30th September 05, 03:32 PM

Dog gone it, what'd you have to go and do that for? Now I have ANOTHER one to add to the list. Lets see, formal Hay tartan for the daughter's wedding, Navy Tartan, Polaris Tartan, Scottish National, Irish National, now this one. I'll never get caught up.