Newsome box-pleat in 16 oz MacDonald Weathered

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 20th February 07, 05:34 AM

Are those Steve Ashton's heritage hose? They look really nice. In fact, the soft tones of the whole outfit fit well together.

I really like the weathered MacDonald, as well. I was just commenting that lately all the kilts I've been working on have either been brown in tone, or a Maxwell.

The past six kilts I have made have been:
Maxwell
Weathered Henderson (brown)
Weathered MacDonald (brown)
Weathered Ross Hunting (brown)
Maxwell
Ulster (from HOE, very brown)

The next couple of kilts I have to do will break the cycle, as their are neither brown in tone, nor a Maxwell. But I think those weathered tones are definitely getting popular!

**H. Hastings** · 20th February 07, 05:55 AM

They are Heritage Hose and they're about the thickest, warmest hose I've ever worn.

**thescot** · 20th February 07, 06:34 AM

Great looking kilt.

When you look that good in a new kilt, you don't have to smile . . . or do anything else you don't feel like.

But I think that is a smirk in the third one.

**AllenJ** · 20th February 07, 09:45 AM

great looking tartan!

That's an interesting observation Matt; because I have really been looking at more brown tartans and weathered patterns for my next kilt. I'm really leaning towards the black watch weathered, but that MacDonald is fantastic.

**Tartan Hiker** · 20th February 07, 10:54 AM

WOW!

I've never seen the weathered MacDonald look that good. That definitely goes on the "to do" list!

I can't find info on the hose...can one of you provide a link, please?

Thanks, and congratualtions on the splendid kilt!

**mddock58** · 20th February 07, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by Tartan Hiker

I can't find info on the hose...can one of you provide a link, please?

http://www.freedomkilts.com/store/product/5

Link for Heritage Hose

**Streetcar** · 22nd February 07, 02:14 PM

That's a fine looking kilt there...

And some mighty fine blades, as well! If that's your "work" camera, where exactly do you work?

**EDIT - Never mind, I found your company. Wow! What a place to work!!! ***

**Barclay** · 22nd February 07, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

I was just commenting that lately all the kilts I've been working on have either been brown in tone, or a Maxwell.

Well, Matt - if your eyes need a break from those warm tones, I can check my finances and see if I can afford to work a 5-yard dress Barclay in there. That'll shock your eyes back into submission!

That is a great looking tartan and kilt - and I'm digging the hose too. They look really comfortable and thick and the tone and colour are great!

**Colin** · 22nd February 07, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by thescot

Great looking kilt.

When you look that good in a new kilt, you don't have to smile . . . or do anything else you don't feel like.

But I think that is a smirk in the third one.

And here I was thinking that if you were standing in front of 1/2 dozen swords while looking that good, that you don't need to smile.

I almost bought 6 yards of 16 oz of that tartan for $60 a few months ago. I am thinking I should have picked it up now