Need I say more? Time for me to go home and catch the closing ceremonies

As I write this we’re about to go into overtime in the Canada vs USA hockey game. It’s been hard to concentrate on kiltmaking, watching the tweets come in on the updates of the game.
Friend of mine came into the shop, it was great to see Scott.
I was working on a Taupe Hemp Kilt, unfortunately won’t be able to finish today.
Overtime period about to begin….gotta go.

This morning I was greeted with a bit of snow on the ground, no problem. Get the shovel out and clear the sidewalk in front of the store as well as my neighbours. (I need the exercise) As I was clearing the snow in front of York Street Kitchen, my friends David and Alan signal me to join them for breakfast. It’s 8:00am I wanted to get an early start, but what the heck. So breakfast it was at York Street Kitchen.

Enjoyed my breakfast then took the 16 steps back to my shop to finish off a black hemp kilt.
It was quiet on the street, I was in the shop alone listening to CBC radio, checkin’ my social media pages, responding to posts. Graham commented that I should get back to work. He’s one of my best customers and resides in Tasmania. The reason he wants me to spend the long hours in the shop is he’s waiting on the first “Army green hemp kilt”!!!!
Below is a photo of what was done today. I put on buckles, rivets, and made a ranger belt to finish the one black hemp kilt, then laid out, top stitched assembled the second kilt. The second will be finished tomorrow morning and I then will start on a taupe one to match the black one. (One customer knew he was going to enjoy the kilt so he ordered two at the same time).

All in all a productive day. Time to go home and mark some papers
Cheers

Yes there is a video!

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Yes it’s been miserable all day…well outside that is

Jessie’s been busy redesigning the website, Lance was in again today learning how to braid and I continued to work on a hemp kilt.
Re-arranged the store again, adding more shelves. Received some novelty socks just cause they’re fun. Pictures to follow.
Have a great weekend all
Cheers
Robert

Just got back from the post office where I dropped off a leather kilt heading for Pennsylvania. A brisk walk, my legs were fine, but a cold north wind would make the pleats dance.
Spring is around the corner, and I won’t deny it, I’m looking forward to warmer weather.
Lance (co-op student) was in for a few hours and turned out 10 lovely straps for the braided sporran belts. I will get him to make more components tomorrow and perhaps Kilt belts next week.
Customer just came into the shop to pick-up his black hemp kilt equipped with a dare from his family to wear it home in, what appears to be, the coldest day of February.

We’re tough up here in Canada
Stay warm
enjoy
Cheers
Robert

Here’s a photo to cheer one up on a snowy day. This is from one of my customers who received his kilt just after New year.

Managed to score another co-op student and he will be assisting me manufacturing belts as I’m way behind on sporran belts and kilt belts, aiming to have a good supply by the end of March.
Working on photo galleries this week so some customer photos will be displayed there if all goes well.
I’m told I have to get back to work so I will leave it off here.
Cheers

I have a few leather kilts to make so today I purchased leather for these projects.
I’m rather excited about a new version of tanning that makes the cowhides feel like lambskin.
The hides I purchased today are stunning!!!!! As a result I will be making myself a new Mach V in black leather with a vest to match. A stealth kinda look.
On Wednesday it’s back to production of Black hemp. I have a number of customers jonesing for their kilts so my leather kilt will have to wait. See even I have to wait for a new kilt.
More members have joined the RKilt Fan page yehaw!

Wonderful day today. Finished another Black Hemp and delivered, and it came with another order for a leather kilt. I kinda like that….
More inputting done today on the shopping cart. Who knew there could be so many variables especially with the sporrans and leather combinations. There will be a series of drop down menus when you choose a two tone so you can custom order the base colour and accent colour.
When you order a kilt you can choose the strap colour and the hardware so not only will you get a made to order kilt but you can choose the colour of the accessories.
I will be carrying over the deal when you order a kilt and a Ranger belt together you receive an $11 discount on the belt.
I have a conference in Toronto this weekend so the shop will be closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Feb. 21-23.
All the best
Cheers
Robert

A few hic-cups in setting up shipping with Canada post, but that seems to be resolved. Jessie has been inputting product for the online shopping cart and that is progressing well.
I had a bit of a slow day as I was up too late last night and lacking a bit of energy.
Installed shelving in the shop and some of the clutter is being organized. Thanks Ken for cutting the groove board.
I see we are getting a few hits on the blog and we reached a half century on the Facebook Fan page.
I’m very pleased with the progress and we are aiming to make your visit to the RKilt shop a great experience.
Cheers
Robert

The week is flying by. On Thursday I will be going back to black hemp. There is a bit of a backlog, however I prepped the pockets and belts as well as straps. The actual sewing and building progresses rather well and if I put in ten hour days I can produce very well and get the orders done in a timely fashion.
Lot of work has been accomplished behind the scenes on the website, with constructive advice from friends. A shopping cart will be in the realm of possibility shortly.
I haven’t had much chance to work on the forum. but it has been opened up and you are welcome to comment however you still have to register. Though you can read posts as a guest.
Of course you can comment on my ramblings on the blog as well.
Cheers
Robert