A New Tartan Design - Comments?

[ForresterModern]

I too like the overall color scheme of your tartan, but feel it lacks something----bold. Most tartans, other then those based on the black watch, generally have something about them that is a bit bolder than the rest----a yellow or white accent stripe, 4 sequential red stripes, etc...

I am wondering if widening up the red and blue strips just a bit, and maybe the whitish field on which they center, might change the feel enough to bring some boldness into the design. just a thought.

Good luck with it.

[Morgan of Seattle]

Thanks to all for the comments and support. I will post an update when this tartan is registered and woven. Also, Chas was right and I was wrong (Matt Newsome explained the confusion in another thread), Morgan of Maryland is a symmetrical sett.

Philip

[Chas]

Hi Philip,

I look forward to seeing Morgan of Maryland made up into a kilt - it's a fine tartan.

Regards

Chas

[tulloch]

It is about the best 'new' tartan I have seen lately. I see the ones regularly registered at tartan registry and this is better than most I have seen. I would go with that.

[Mac Ghille Sheathanaich]

Greetings, 6 August, 543pmMST

I like it a lot! Very nice color choices. I kind of prefer what one might call "muted" colors. So many tartans are screaming bright. Like, Clan Wallace had their yearly reunion at the Boise Games last year. Looked like a bunch of Scotch tape dispensers......
Well done and kudos to your thoughtfulness and creativity.

Fide et Fortitudine, aye!

Tim Cayler
Clan shaw
Caldwell Idaho

[shawhighlander]

This tartan appears ancient (made with vegetable dyes) , which also honors the long lineage in Maryland. What a brilliant way to honour your father. He'd be a might proud of you, Lad. Also, don't forget that the tartan is worth ordering and extra bit...for it would make a splendid Breacan Feile!

Guid oan ya!

[MacAngus]

I think it looks great. It looks kinda old like it's always been there.
Not to cause a ruckus but it looks better than any of those new irish county tartans thats for sure.

[celt72]

I really like the look of it a lot. Definitely a fitting tribute to your father. I also find it an inspiration for myself. I've been thinking about trying to design one myself for the last coouple of days, and seeing yours has encouraged me to try and see what I can come up with!

-Martin