New & getting started in Arkansas

**Hipbilly** · 23rd January 15, 07:22 AM

Hello all, I'm Jimmy, and I've been lurking for the last couple weeks, but finally decided to join ya'll.
I've been interested in kilts and pipes since I was young, but it wasn't till my roommate suggested we go kilted for St. Paddy's this year that I seriously started looking....

Now, I have a cheapo solid green 5yd from Tartanista on the way (just to start, and for the occasion), and have been pouring over a plethora of possible tartans for my first nice kilt....

First thing I've got so far is a sporran..... Typical with my tastes, I wanted something so specific, I had to make it my self

As of now, it's a good looking wall hanger...

**tulloch** · 23rd January 15, 08:11 AM

Welcome from the highlands of Central Massachusetts. That is a fine looking sporran! Good for you. Get you a heavy-weight tartan kilt and start playing pipes man. Go for it!

**GMan** · 23rd January 15, 08:12 AM

A pleasure to meet you.

**auld argonian** · 23rd January 15, 08:14 AM

Killer sporran! Be sure to post a photo when you get the kilt…good on ya'.

Best,

AA

**Hipbilly** · 27th January 15, 06:43 AM

Here you are! I like the color, but I now see why 16oz wool is the preferred material... this 10oz acrylic is a joke. pajama makings.
I'm gonna order some tartan, probably Maclaren Weathered, and make a good one.... in the meantime, this will suffice for partying. :beer:

Regardless of Fabrics, cuts, pleats, weights, etc, this is the first time I've worn a kilt, and it's as advertised! I wore it all afternoon yesterday.

**RCAnderson** · 27th January 15, 11:35 PM

We will have you hooked on the kilt in no time.

**Father Bill** · 23rd January 15, 08:14 AM

Welcome to the "Great Rabble!"

**Stitchwiz** · 23rd January 15, 08:18 AM

Hi Jimmy,

Beautiful sporran! Seems we have another talented man joining us...

from Owen Sound, ON

**Tomak** · 23rd January 15, 08:54 AM

Hello and welcome from Southern California. I like your sporran.

**Hipbilly** · 23rd January 15, 09:04 AM

Thanks, all!
I've got a build thread in the "DIY showroom", but it's got to get approved by a mod first; As for the pipes, I got some and taught myself back in highschool, but I've never really learned officially. I learn songs that I like, but I've never gotten official with it. I've never paid attention to Taorluaths and such, but I can still impress the ladies