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  1. #1
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    Black Isle

    I wore my lovely new Black Isle tank to the office a little while back and ran into a colleague who wanted a picture, so I actually have photo of this one - showing the pleats, even.


    John/Slohairt had long ago joked that a black-on-black shadow tartan such as this would make the perfect "Mennonite" kilt - yes, that's my ethnic background, not Scottish. And now that it looks as though I may soon be moving to Lille, France, to run a new University of Alberta program there, the Black Isle - "Lille noir" - seemed a really fine choice!

    Regardless, it is a lovely kilt. John as always has done a very fine job.
    Garrett

    "Then help me for to kilt my clais..." Schir David Lindsay, Ane Satyre of the Thrie Estaitis

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    Re: Black Isle

    Quote Originally Posted by NewGuise View Post

    Regardless, it is a lovely kilt. John as always has done a very fine job.
    ...and he has the cloth for mine on his shelf! Watch Bill. Watch Bill smile.
    Rev'd Father Bill White
    Priest, Lover of God and People, Theologian, Student, Teacher, Philosopher, Dreamer, Humourist, Encourager of Hearts and Souls and a firm believer in the value of Dignity, Decency, and Duty.

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    Re: Black Isle

    Watch Trog, watch Trog turn green.

    At the both of youse.
    Mister McGoo

    A Kilted Lebowski--Taking it easy so you don't have to.

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    Re: Black Isle

    I love my Black Isle tank, my second kilt, my go to kilt on so many occasions. Aaaah, the memories. Great choice. Great look.
    FM--Clan Forrester Society,Brotherhood of the Isle of Skye, Order of the Dandelion, Gentlemen of Substance, Kilted Kentuckians, Steel Bonnets---Borders Clan Group, Tewksbury Owners Group,Bald Rabble in Kilts, Kilted FlyFishermen, FlatCap Confederation, Per Mare PerTerras, KABOOM, SMALL-Single Malt Lovers, Tartan Riders

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    Re: Black Isle

    That is soooooo, nice. I have a black isle in PV and really like it. I wear it quite a bit. Some day, perhaps one in wool.

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    Re: Black Isle

    I like it! Is there a pattern on it? If so, it is clearly very dark. I have a solid black kilt on my wishlist. Great pleat shot.

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    Thumbs up Re: Black Isle

    Very nice!
    T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES
    proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.
    "Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No arse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)

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    Re: Black Isle

    Quote Originally Posted by Spartan Tartan View Post
    I like it! Is there a pattern on it? If so, it is clearly very dark. I have a solid black kilt on my wishlist. Great pleat shot.
    It's probably Marton Mills black on black tartan. I have a Stillwater version (my first kilt) and it's really effective in the light. Yes, John does excellent work he made my 8yd Official Ontario.
    The Grant.

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    Re: Black Isle

    Looks fantastic. I have a swatch of that tartan sitting on my desk - think it is time to put the order in

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    Re: Black Isle

    Very nice kilt, as I am further back in the queue I heard this is a very challenging material to sew as the sett is discernible from a distance but hard to see up close. Knowing John is so meticulous I am sure it lines up perfect.

    Enjoy in good health.

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