I appreciate all of the support.
I am having fun with making my own stuff as much as possible.
I think I can say that I'm in the "intermediate" stage of kiltmaking. I've made 3 kilts so far. I've tried one canvas and two in cotton blends. Each one has taught me a lot. Now I have some wool standing by. It's not an official tartan either and it's not woven to the twill but it is a woven fabric and I think it looks pretty good. I'm going to try pleating it to the sett for the experience.
Then...I think I will be finally ready for a real tartan and that one will be a MacGregor