A Brand New 'Grey' Tartan............

[bear]

Thistle Dubh! Hah!

The only tartan name I've heard that's funnier than that was made up by Hamish. When asked what tartan he his black kilts are, he answers, "The Macabre tartan."
I'd love to hear some of the responses to that one! I bet most of them are along the lines of, "Really? How interesting!"

[Big Paul]

I like it! Is that a pale blue stripe I see?

[ByDand]

Just when I thought I had a decision made concerning another tartan, you have to do this. Awesome tartan and I agree you definately should be the very first to have it. Congratulations!

[Robin]

I like it! Is that a pale blue stripe I see?

It's pale light green te me, but I might be wrong of course...

[Sir Robert]

Great minds do think alike.

I was down at the local sewing store and came across a beautiful light grey + middle grey + black "tartan" material in a wool blend and middle weight for $5 USD per yard so I bought 6 yards of 60inch wide cloth. More than enough for 2 kilts or I could just use the bolt for a great kilt at the local renfairs and highland games.

The overall look is about the same as your material but the pattern repeats about every foot which is a bit more than other "tartans."

I'm thinking of calling it "Donnell of Louisiana."

[Hamish]

Many thanks, everyone, for your kind comments, but I don't have the kilt yet so let's not be premature! Rest assured, there will be photos taken just as soon as I get the 'shoot' set up. I am due to collect the kilt two weeks today so the Sunday could be the 'shoot' day! I'll keep you posted.

Oh, and I have asked for the kilt to be pleated to the stripe - the one that Paul has singled out

Paul, the "pale blue stripe" you refer to is the only hint of colour in the tartan. Seeing it with all those other shades of grey it does look blue-ish, but on its own it is clearly another grey. I understand the weavers refer to it as 'Birch Grey' or 'Silver Birch Grey' - after the silver bark on the trees of the same name that are found all over Scotland.

[Wompet]

Great minds do think alike.

I was down at the local sewing store and came across a beautiful light grey + middle grey + black "tartan" material in a wool blend and middle weight for $5 USD per yard so I bought 6 yards of 60inch wide cloth. More than enough for 2 kilts or I could just use the bolt for a great kilt at the local renfairs and highland games.

The overall look is about the same as your material but the pattern repeats about every foot which is a bit more than other "tartans."

I'm thinking of calling it "Donnell of Louisiana."

Sir Robert,

Could you post a picture or two? A Donnell in Pennsylvania is intrigued.