Cunningham Tartan at JoAnn's Fabrics

[Friday]

I just walked into JoAnn Fabrics to pick up some yarn. As I approached the check out counter there was a line and my eyes started to wander. I saw that JoAnn's had their school Polyester / Rayon (Poly-viscus) school fabrics out. As I walk over I saw this red fabric that was nice. As I open up the fabric to get a good look at it I almost dropped what I had in my hand. The fabric was in the most beautiful Tartan every made. OK, I'm basis, it was the Cunningham Tartan and as a Cunningham I believe it is the most beautiful tartan there ever was made.

The cost was $7.99 US a yard reduced 30%. I bought every yard they have and at $5.99 a yard I think I have a great deal.

I have been Joneing for a Cunningham kilt for years but every time I get money saved something goes wrong. I now have my family tartan and I think I know what I am going to be doing the next couple of weekends.



For those interested JoAnn's calls it "Sprtswr English Accent Red-Black Plaid 143 in 09131 RN 35055" UPI 01718444

Note to Mods. - This may be a subject for the DIY section, but, I was not sure how many Cunningham's look at the DIY section and thought this might be a better place to get the word out. Move if you think it is proper.

[cessna152towser]

Yes, as a fellow Cunningham I would agree it is the most beautiful tartan. Lucky you being able to buy up the entire stock of PV fabric.

[McMurdo]

My one concern would be how heavy it is, in my experience fabric like this is best suited for other projects, but is too light for kilts, your mileage may vary of course.

[jgcunningham]

The nearest JoAnn's is 35 miles away from me but I may just have to go see if they have any. Thanks for the alert.

They did have a nice looking very subtle black/charcoal plaid last year that would have made a good kilt but I had no funds at the time I saw it. When I got there with the funds a week later, it was all gone.

[The Thing]

As an adopted Cunningham (Sept) have to agree with you the Cunninghams have some beautiful Tartans. The hunting Tartan is especially beautiful and some of the Formal Tartans. There is an unusal Purple Tartan, I'd love to see what that looks like in the Flesh.

Slan The Thing

[Friday]

My one concern would be how heavy it is, in my experience fabric like this is best suited for other projects, but is too light for kilts, your mileage may vary of course.

Yes, it is not 16oz wool but it feels about the same weight as my USA PV kilt. I have not gotten home to check so I'm not positive. However, a light weight PV kilt in family tartan is better then not having a kilt in a family tartan.

[Friday]

Yes, as a fellow Cunningham I would agree it is the most beautiful tartan. Lucky you being able to buy up the entire stock of PV fabric.

You know the lady in that picture looks fantastic, to bad you couldn't be in the picture with her. Hold it, OK, if I put my hand over her side of the picture I think I can see you.

[McMurdo]

Yes, it is not 16oz wool but it feels about the same weight as my USA PV kilt. I have not gotten home to check so I'm not positive. However, a light weight PV kilt in family tartan is better then not having a kilt in a family tartan.

Good point there, I hope it works out for you.

[###KILTEDKIWI###]

OK, I'm basis, it was the Cunningham Tartan and as a Cunningham I believe it is the most beautiful tartan there ever was made.

I second this motion.

also

The hunting Tartan is especially beautiful and some of the Formal Tartans.

Im beginning to come to this conclusion also.

P R Cunningham

[berserkbishop]

Here here. Love my Cunningham kilt. Especially because it was sewn my my Grandmother who is a Cunningham.

Bishop