Playing around with some new tartan designs

[TheOfficialBren]

Here are two new designs that I played around with today. Simple designs with an "old school" flair.

What do you think?

They're not for any specific purpose other than fun.

[Tarheel]

I like the yellow stripe. I believe as that tartan ages (weathers and fades) it will gain even more character.

What sett size are you considering?

[TheOfficialBren]

Thank you, sir.

Not really a major consideration for weaving unless my family likes it and even then only at a later date.

If I did I'd like it to be a very large sett. I much prefer larger setts in general.

This was merely an exercise in form since I'm new to the fine art of tartan design. It's been something to pass the time during my off hours whilst on deployment.

[OC Richard]

Very nice, they have a nice traditional look to them, seems to me.

There's a thing about early 19th century tartans having narrower lines and wider open spaces, giving a more open look, and modern ones having fatter lines and a more congested look.

You'll see the same tartan woven then and now, and note the difference, sometimes.

Yours strike me as "old school" for that reason.

What tartan generator are you using, if I might ask? It looks great.

[TheOfficialBren]

Very nice, they have a nice traditional look to them, seems to me.

There's a thing about early 19th century tartans having narrower lines and wider open spaces, giving a more open look, and modern ones having fatter lines and a more congested look.

You'll see the same tartan woven then and now, and note the difference, sometimes.

Yours strike me as "old school" for that reason.

What tartan generator are you using, if I might ask? It looks great.

Thank you, Richard. Very kind of you, sir. I'm using the Scotweb tartan designer. It's an excellent tool a wise investment on Nick's part.

I agree that they do have an old school feel to them. The more I look at them the more I like them and do favour the older style over the newer style of tartan design. What started as a creative exercise might just upstage some earlier drafts that I came up with for a new family tartan. We shall see.

[MacGumerait]

Very nice Bren , I like them both , can't quite put my finger on which I like best .

I also agree with you on large setts , quite fond of them myself .

Cheers , Mike