Family tartan design?

[celticpride]

i was curious what everyone thought of this design i came up with. i have been tryn to develop a tartan using my family's coat of arms colors of blue-gold-white-black but also alot of green to reflect our irish ancestry as well. let me know what you think. thanks

By redeyeso00o at 2012-02-15

[celticpride]

this my familys coat of arms

By redeyeso00o at 2012-02-15

[BCAC]

this my familys coat of arms

I always thought that Coats of Arms were given to individuals and not to familys?

[Piipriker]

I always thought that Coats of Arms were given to individuals and not to familys?

There is a difference in practice between the UK and the continent. On the continent the Coat of Arms is connected with the family.
There may be differences for individuals especially in the mantling and the crest, but mostly not in the shield. But that is not common practice.

[Father Bill]

Gorgeous tartan! Our kiltmakers will surely comment on its "pleatability."

[mookien]

I like it a lot! I think it would look particularly striking in a large sett, say about 10" between the yellow lines. Let us know when you get it woven ... and post pics.

[Guinness>water]

Very nice, looks like one made back in the old days. Seems all the new ones are easy to spot as new ones.

[sailortats]

Very nice, I like it a lot

[celticpride]

this is the same design and colors just re-arranged to give darker appearence. the left pic is front and right would be pleats. after spending some time looking i think i like this one better. what do u guys think?

By redeyeso00o at 2012-02-18

[figheadair]

I much prefer the second version. You could also alternate the W/Y stripe on the pleats.