I pretty much agree, Matt. I'm not a huge fan of the Bluebonnet tartan, as I'm not overly fond of the colour scheme, but it is indeed our official tartan and this new one is just superfluous and unnecessary. And I, too, have grown weary of the constant efforts to use colours as symbols in tartan designs. Not to disrespect those who value such symbolism, but I think it's just a tad corny. As Jock Scot is fond of saying on various subjects, "there's a danger that they may be overthinking it." I'd rather just see a visually pleasing tartan without complicating it with too many details or hidden meanings.

I'm familiar with Things Celtic, as they show up at most of the Highland Games and Celtic festivals around here. I think I've even met the lady in question. She has a fairly well established business and a decent reputation. I can't really blame her for wanting to create a tartan that might appeal to her fellow Texans which might give her business a boost. It's not like she's the only one doing it. But, with that said, I think I'll pass on the tartan.

I was curious about the yellow lines. She put them in there because of the yellow fringe on the flag in her school auditorium? Gee, that's meaningful...