What makes a good tartan design

[tomcherv]

I don't mean to hijack your thread, but could you tell me what software you are using for design. I've tried several times (unsuccessfully) to find some freeware to play around with.

I've been using a download from www.tartangenerator.com

[arrogcow]

Online at http://www.tartansauthority.com/Web/...signerpage.asp

Adam

[davedove]

Here's a freebie site to play around with:

http://www.weddslist.com/cgi-bin/tar...ce=misc#result

I plan to design a tartan for myself and my family one of these days, but I need the funds first.