Confirming Poll for NYS Tartan Proposal

[Brian K]

OK everyone, as I mentioned in the "Time To Vote" thread, I am concerned that many, if not most, of those who commented on their choice of Amble's design that got 25 of the 49 votes seemed to indicate that they were "settling" for that design rather than being enthusiastic about it. I could, of course, be wrong but as I am principally interested in getting a strong design that people can support I want to test this impression before we move forward with this project.

To that end I am starting a new poll with the winner of the first poll, a modification of the second place design which addresses the concerns of Barb and Gabe about whether or not it would be suitable for kilt making because of the finer stripes (this also addresses, to a degree, the concerns of those who thought it too busy), and a new design by Amble in recognition that the third place option was "We Need To Start Over." The "Start Over" option is included again.

If you vote for one of the options but you still have some reservations please post a comment explaining your reservation. If you choose "Start Over" then please explain why you like none of the designs or what you would like to see instead. I don't want this to go on forever, but I do want to come up with the strongest possible design before we start gathering support and approach the New York State Legislature with a proposal.

Option 1 - Amble's design which won the original poll:



This is a nice clean design which is very traditional in nature. Highland attire is nothing if not about tradition. If it is the winner once again it will probably be tweaked a bit to make it larger and, perhaps, to make it a bit less "blocky," one of the principal concerns mentioned about it. Probably two or three tweaks will be made - with the assistance of a premier kilt maker - and a final poll will be had to pick the ultimate choice.

Option 2 - a modification/simplification of my original design:



This is a rather unusual choice because most people assume that New York is principally urban but it is a vastly rural state. The rusticity speaks to our rural heritage and the understated palette makes it quite versatile. While, of course, matching is not a high priority in highland attire, this sett is unlikely to seriously conflict with any color it is paired with. As with Option 1, this design is also subject to tweaking in the same manner.

Option 3 - an entirely new design from Amble:



Amble calls this sett "Maples." If there is an iconic tree in New York it is most certainly the maple. Even in a muted palette, as shown here, it perfectly evokes the brilliant colors of our state tree from the green of Spring to the reds and golds of Fall. Much more than the others it also lends itself well to either increasing or decreasing the intensity of the colors by being woven with either modern or ancient colors as follows:

Modern -



Ancient -



As with the other designs, tweaking may occur after final selection.

Now, go ahead and vote

Regards,

Brian