I appreciate the pictures, OC Richard. I think that is part of my concern...I can't get a visual for what the pattern for the Michigan Up North tartan will be in terms of the actual sett. I'm concerned that it would be too small for my liking. I agree with the sentiment that if it's "my district tartan" then so be it...but it's a brand new tartan for the State of Michigan. I have seen some scarves and whatnot, but those are smaller sett...for obvious reasons.

I would hate to drop the money to have a custom weave and not be satisfied with the sett and then ultimately hardly if ever wear the kilt. I would also not like to spend hundreds of dollars experimenting with various sett sizes just to see if I can find the magic ratio...

I rather like the Michigan Up North Tartan, but for the time being, can't bring myself to go "all in" without some better understanding of what the actual woven tartan would look like.

But, I do like those larger setts in your pictures too.