Welcome to the forum! I think it is awesome that you want to make your own kilt (maybe this summer I will finally get around to making one)! Anyway, I would also advise against the military surplus wool blanket as good kilt material. The ones I have felt were pretty rough, and depending on the toughness of your hide, probably wouldn't be the most pleasant thing to wear on a hot day! There are some fairly cheep alternatives to wool, such as PV that I am sure you could find from either somebody on this forum or on eBay. Oh, and SWK ships VERY fast. You wouldn't wait more than a week most likely. Whatever you decide, we would love to see pictures! Once again, welcome to the forum!