Howdy, I'll start with a story....

**Bex** · 20th May 22, 12:06 PM

I have wanted to own and wear a kilt for some time (years) but was put off by people (some close to me) telling me
You're not a Scot
What's the the point
You'll look ridiculous
As such, I never bothered because I cared about stuff like that.
In more recent years I have changed and I rarely give thought to this.

When my father in law died and his effects were being collected up for donation, a brand new pair of yellow shoes were found in the back of his closet. Mother in law was surprised because she had not know about them (she always bought his clothes).
He obviously (to my mind) liked those shoes, but for whatever reason, never wore them.
I tend to think its for reasons that I mention above and his own insecurities about such things.
I thought about his yellow shoes when I revisited the idea of owning (and wearing) a kilt and I have decided to buy the Maple Leaf tartan, as Canada is where I now live with my family, having moved here in 2000 from the UK.
I intend to make my own with help from Barbara Tewksbury and "The Art of Kilt Making"
In closing I offer greetings from Alberta and to my dear departed father in law Tom, I say, thank you!

Bex.