Seeking tartan design input for my "Leaf Peeper" Tartan

[unixken]

One of the the ways you can get an idea of the colour balance is to ask for some samples of existing tartans from the weaver, it's a very good way to get a rough idea of how it might look, of course it's not foolproof but it can help.

A very good idea. I had a fair enough idea of the interplay and proportions of the colors I selected, based on comparisons to my Buchanan tartans, which use a similar set of major colors.

[AJBryant]

Those are both good ideas. I think the safest road is to order a small sample of a similar woven tartan and see how it compares. That's brilliant.

[Barb T]

Just be sure to order the samples from the mill you're going to have weave the tartan. And, while you're at it, have them send you threads so that you can see what the choices are.

[creagdhubh]

Sound advice from our highly experienced and resident kiltmakers.