Jock's New Balmoral

**English Bloke** · 23rd March 10, 04:14 AM

That was a dashed nice thing to do Mr Scot.

**unaspenser** · 23rd March 10, 10:01 AM

lovely bonnets, and thanks for the tutorial on jocking, Jock! I do something rather similar (if a bit less outdoorsy) with the bonnets I make, using a wooden hat stretcher and some muscle, but I much prefer your method. Maybe I'll refer my customers here when they ask about sizing and shaping.

**turpin** · 23rd March 10, 11:51 AM

Redshanks should add a link in his website to this thread!

**thescot** · 23rd March 10, 11:51 AM

Brian K, that's a very nice bonnet, and you wear it well.

As to the badge:
If you are interested n the silver badge, I would strongly recommend that you begin just saving a few bucks a month and hold out for the silver. It'll sit better on the bonnet, and it will become an heirloom for future generations.

I have a very nice silver masonic badge--a Scottish Rite--but you could easily have one made at Matt's site.

**okiwen** · 23rd March 10, 07:04 PM

I do think there are other Xmarkers that sell Mackie bonnets too. How about a show of hands?

**Mael Coluim** · 23rd March 10, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by okiwen

I do think there are other Xmarkers that sell Mackie bonnets too. How about a show of hands?

They would be hard pressed to beat the prices that include free world wide shipping that Chris (Redshank) offers at Dunadd Trading Company for Mackie bonnets and House of Chevoit hose.

**Redshank** · 24th March 10, 02:53 AM

At Dunadd Trading Company I do try and set my prices so as to offer the kilted community an opportunity to by quality Scottish made products at an affordable price.

Chris

**creagdhubh** · 24th March 10, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Redshank

At Dunadd Trading Company I do try and set my prices so as to offer the kilted community an opportunity to by quality Scottish made products at an affordable price.

Chris

And that you do mate, that you most certainly do! My pics of my own fawn/lovat green diced, Mackie Balmoral from Dunadd are forthcoming!!! Thanks again Chris!!!

Aye,

**creagdhubh** · 24th March 10, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

They would be hard pressed to beat the prices that include free world wide shipping that Chris (Redshank) offers at Dunadd Trading Company for Mackie bonnets and House of Chevoit hose.

Precisely!

**piperdbh** · 24th March 10, 02:34 PM

Redshank,
Would it be possible to get a Balmoral in a size 8 1/2, or are they made only in boys' sizes?

I've got a big ol' head full of brains, and I keep thinking I need a red Balmoral to keep the wind from blowing them away.

The reason I'm posting this here and not PMing directly is that there might be somebody else here in the same boat as me.

Thanks!