Quick! I need a fix.

[Benning Boy]

Patience has turned to achy shaky jonesing, as an email from Bonnie this morning reports my kilt rebuild is nearly done, and I should have it back home shortly.

I bought it second hand a while back, I just fell in love with the tartan: Holyrood Golden Jubilee. However, although it was generally a good fit, it was two inches too long. I asked Bonnie for a top down rebuild, shortening the overall length and adjusting the fit a little. Sure, I could have hemmed the kilt, but dang it, I wanted it to be my kilt and not some obvious hand-me-down.

The tartan is a Lochcarron design, woven by them between 2002 and 2004, I'm told by the mill. I's no longer available, and not likely to be produced again, so finding a length of this tartan for a new kilt, or finding a used kilt in my size and length are not likely to happen. In my mind, the only way to have my cake and eat it to was to have it rebuilt.

I chose Bonnie to do the work based on good reviews here. I see no reason to doubt this will be anything less than another great piece. Bonnie has been very good about staying in touch.

Pics when it arrives.