Very good question! While looking to have my first traditional kilt made I was concerned about the kiltmaker's training, qualifications, and level of experience. There isn't much to help someone make an informed decision. I feel very lucky to have found X Marks for guidance. Here I found out about folks like Kathy Lare, Barbara Tewksbury, Matt Newsom, and others. I feel more confident knowing the person who is making the kilt than I do relying on a business who may "farm out" my kilt. As you stated this is not meant to question anyones creditials. It's just that anytime I invest what is to me a large sum of money I prefer to know the Craftperson/artist.

I am not aware of any other source of information on kiltmakers that is as informative as the collective experience of the members on this website. But then you know that I'm sure - your posts were some of the first that helped me. And I thank you.

Cheers! Bill