One of my customers requested black straps and chrome hardware on the Army Green Hemp kilt that they ordered.
In this picture I have two kilts one with black straps and chrome hardware the other with brown straps and brass hardware. The kilt has a different feel depending on the choice. Brass and the brown straps tends to soften the look while the black and chrome has a bit more attitude.
Proof of purchase required.
I’m preparing to ship a number of kilts out this coming week. Five are heading to Tasmania, One to Michigan, another to Southern Ontario. Depending how things go this week New Zealand may be in the mix. The bottom line is I will need to make some room in the shop as it’s getting a little crowded.
There are a few belts to make, adding some buckles to a couple of kilts.
Later in the week I’ll be doing a batch of Taupe, then leather.
I’ve added a Highland Game to the mix. In May I will be heading up to Sudbury For their Celtic Festival. If you’re in the are please stop by and say hello. I’ll show you my portable solar powered shop.
I’ve been working on the Army Green hemp kilts this week and they are in various stages of completion. Today I completed pockets for 6 kilts put on the waistbands straps, pockets on two of those kilts.
I’ve included a video of me installing the re-enforcement rivets on the pockets and straps.
Riviting experience from RKilts on Vimeo.
My parents are extremely busy people. I really don’t know where they find the time to do all the things that they do.
My mother is in the midst of choreographing a ballet that she premiered close to thirty years ago. She is still teaching ballet as well as Tai Chi, Ballroom dancing, and Bobbin lace. Another one of her hobbies is learning to play the Celtic harp.
My father being a reniassance kind of guy decided to make her one. He didn’t stop at one he made more and graduated to a floor model.
The floor model is named the Catherina in honour of my mother.
They both weave and yes my father has made the looms they use. They spin wool and yes my father has made numerous spinning wheels.
I’m not sure how much I will see of him this summer as he will also be doing repairs on boats for the local boat charter in Gore Bay.
I do have the final installment on the making of RKilt hose. In this video you will see the nearly completed hose before it is handed to my mother for final inspection and the stitching of the toe.
Heel and Toe from RKilts on Vimeo.
This just in a cabled cuff made by my mother
Today we present the next installment of the making of RKilt Hose. He does literally crank these puppies out.
My Dad is 81 I have to give him something to do, Otherwise he’d be on the street hangin’ out at malls, creating mischief…..His humour well lets just say you will witness some of it at the end of the video.
While you’re watching this I’m working on Army Green kilts, As the boys in Tasmania have eached Skyped me today inquiring about the progress I am making. I am happy to report that one batch will be shipped out Monday.
Now a ribbin’ video
Just ribbin’ from RKilts on Vimeo.
