Oh Henry!

Henry

Some fresh snow brought some fresh clothes.





My little guy, Henry (about 5 lbs) needs extra protection against the cold. He fur is more like hair. Michigan winters are a little harsh on the him. Since he refuses to wear his boots, (so funny when I get one on and go to put on the second one and he pulls off the first) I am insistent upon a coat. Don't want the little guy to get a cold. Might try to make him outdoor Dr. Dentons, remember those.

I find that the stores sell them for a lot of money with very poor quality so... thought I would try. This is my first attempt at dog clothing. It is made from some leftover wool & mink. Yes, Mink. I know what people will say, but it was given to me and it keeps him warm!  

The Lass is into plaid



Black Watch

This latest dress is for a party at Music Hall for


Black Watch and the Band of the Scots Guard

 

My family comes from two clans Buchanan (on my mother's side) and Fraser of Lovat (on my father's). My middle name is a sept of Fraser.

And I actually prefer the hunting tartan of the clan.

Frazer of Lovat

Since I didn't have the time to purchase the Fraser wool tartan, I used a different wool that I found at Haberman Fabrics. I hand sewed the top-stitching with white embroidery floss. I wanted something different.



My darling parents at an Elizabethan Feast dinner at GPYC both wearing daddy's tartan

On the night of the party I will wear my tartan (Fraser) sash with my mother's beautiful Scottish pin and secure it on the opposing side at my waist.

But upon further research, I have found that there are several ways in which to wear the tartan. Royal Scottish Country Dancers wear it on the left shoulder, yet Lord Lyon states that when worn by clans women, the tartan sash is worn over the right shoulder across the breast, and secured by a pin. Totally different than I was taught.