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26th September 06, 08:16 PM
#1
A piece of tartan?
Does anyone know where to find an inexpensive piece of tartan for cap badge backing? I need about 4"X4".
Thanks
Kevin
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26th September 06, 08:37 PM
#2
I know JUST what you need. Go to any decent kiltmaker's site (tartan museum is a good one) and order a "tartan swatch." Tartan museum charges $5. And, since it's a tartan swatch from the mills, you can get whatever clan, district, whatever you want.
“A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you're looking down, you can't see something that's above you.” -C.S. Lewis
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26th September 06, 09:07 PM
#3
Good idea - but a heads up, there will be a shipping charge on top of the swatch cost. If I rememer right, the shipping fee is also $5.00.
Phil in Idaho
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26th September 06, 09:27 PM
#4
Oh yes, that's right. I haven't actually ordered one from them. I was waiting until I was ready to make a "full order." I know you can order swatches through Kathy Lare too. I think she simply charges five bucks. Not 100% on that though. The two swatches I requested from her she had scraps of lying about. She's a real sweetheart and sent them to me free of charge.
“A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you're looking down, you can't see something that's above you.” -C.S. Lewis
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27th September 06, 08:47 AM
#5
See if Gordon at Fraser and Kirkbright has anything he can toss in the post http://www.wooltartans.com/index.htm
F&K are in Vancouver, so no huge postage fees. I have ordered from them in the past and they are great. They also did the Xmarks tartan that you see on the sidebars of this site.
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27th September 06, 09:45 AM
#6
I have _tons_ of scraps and would be happy to pop one into the mail for you if I have anything you'd like. PM me, and let me know what you're interested in.
Barb
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27th September 06, 10:08 AM
#7
most mills will also send you a free swatch including shipping
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28th September 06, 05:50 AM
#8
Huh - my experience is that mills charge for a swatch.
Barb
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28th September 06, 09:36 AM
#9
i have gotten multiple swatches from 3 mills just send them an email and they will tell you if they do or they will just send it
Edgar
frathmore
and
marton
i belive all send free swatches with limits i am sure
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