Back from a successful games.
I arrived late afternoon of Wed. June 30th, found my spot and took the cover off the trailer.
I begin unloading and get the canopies ready for covering the trailer.
I raise the canopies and open the display wing on the trailer. (I did straighten up the leg of the tent later.
Eventually I have the product out and the booth is ready for the day of sales.
Throughout the day pipe bands parade through the vendors area. This is the Ingersol pipe band celebrating 100 years as a band
The weather was wonderful, the sun was out and the temperature was just right.
Lot of people stopped by the booth and old friends too.
The next games I will be attending will be at the end of the month in Maxville.
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
It’s been awhile since I worked on a blue hemp kilt. The one I’m currently working on will be heading to Tasmania later this week.
The colour is similar to a faded blue jean. This one will have black straps and chrome hardware but it’s equally at home with Brown straps and brass hardware.
I will post a picture of the finished product possible on Tuesday
A warm welcome to the folk who have recently joined the RKilt fan page. The page has been up just over two months and there’s nearly a hundred fans.
I’m also impressed with the number of hits on the blog close to 750. The blog has been up since mid Feb.
Have a great week
A few years ago I introduced a style of kilt to celebrate 5 years in business. The kilt I came up with is the Mach V. I was looking at a simpler version of the RKilt with a better price point. This kilt is built like a traditional kilt flat apron in the front pleats in the back. I chose to stick with the “Reverse Kingussie” pleating. I was also able to put in slash pockets. The kilt is still a casual kilt sporting belt loops and made from hemp so it is machine washable.
The RKilt has cargo pockets and the pleating comes just forward of the hip to facilitate the cargo pockets. It also has retractable tool straps leather belt loops with hardware attached.
I have done a short video to illustrate the differences.
I’ve completed a couple of kilts both are black hemp. One using Brass hardware with oxblood straps the other with Chrome hardware and black straps.
One of course can use brass hardware with black straps . The brass tends to soften the look of the kilt whilst the chrome tends to give the kilt a little more attitude.
Coming up the difference between the Mach V and RKilt
Every Spring in Stratford the Swans get piped to the River from their winter pens. Today was idealic as the weather was clear and sunny temperatures around the 20c degree mark.
It takes all of 5 minutes for them to pass by. All eager to head to the water.
The season has begun.
Enjoy
This morning I did the finishing touches to two Tassie sporrans. Assembled 12 braided sporran belts. Also top stitched belts and straps for a leather kilt that I started working on this afternoon.
One of my facebook fans came up to my window and waved.
Over the next few days I plan to show you the progress of the building of this leather kilt. I will discuss some of the key elements and take a few pictures and video along the way.
