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    The Art of Kiltmaking Singing the praises

    My fingers are full of holes and my hands are sore but my fat rump is covered in fine knife pleats in Isle of Skye.
    Barb, your book is a wonderfully written and nicely illustrated set of instructions. I only wish my talent with needle and thread did justice to your literary work. I am now the proud owner of an 8 yard hand sewn ( can a p/v kilt be called a tank?) kilt in Isle of Skye. I messed up a few things but am proud of it anyways. And using your book as a guide I made a machine sewn 5 yard casual reverse kingussie for around the yard.
    I will ever sing your praises and will and have recommended your book to anyone who will stand still long enough. Thank you!
    And as has been pointed out elsewhere in the forums... without pictures it never happened. So .....
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    My 5 yard casual and below is my 8 yard "formal"
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