01 June
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PLAID HAPPENS! As we learned in the article about tartans, a plaid is just stripe made in two directions. We use this aspect of plaids to stitch them as well. As long as you know the colors, the stripes’ widths, and the sequence, you can stitch any plaid. They are all stitched exactly the same way. We’ll use the Rob Roy plaid as the example. Begin by stitching the vertical stripes. The picture above shows the chart for this. Since you stitched every other stitch, the result looks like very odd stripes. Once the vertical stripes are complete, fill in the horizontal stripes. As youRead More →

01 June
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Birthday plaids are made so that the vertical and horizontal stripes reflect the name and birthdate of a person. They make unique gifts, especially for a baby. I especially like them as baby presents because they must be finished after the baby is born. Numbers are stitched with stripes the width of each digit. Letters are converted into numbers. You can pick the colors you like, they are always charming. My most recent plaid is pictured above, and below, you will see some other examples of birthday plaids.Read More →

01 June
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Looking for a plaid for a special person or occasion? Why not create a unique stitched plaid, based on any name, word or date. Just specify what you want for the horizontal and vertical directions, the colors you want and whether you want needlepoint or cross stitch. Your custom plaid will be charted and ready in about two weeks. This is a two-step process. First you must specify what you need for the plaid by filling out the form below. Then you must pay for the plaid. No work is undertaken unless both steps are completed. You will be emailed a confirmation with an expectedRead More →

01 June
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I offer classes in stitched plaids in three formats. Birthday Plaid Cyberclass – $20. This class will be offered as an email class in February 2011. The three lesson class covers both needlepoint and cross stitch. It creates a birthday plaid square that can be used for a tote bag or box insert. The class is three lessons long and includes finishing instructions. Student’s may order tote bags for finishing at the time of registration. Stitched Plaid Guild Class – $75 Guild chapters, shops, or other groups may hire Janet Perry to do an in-person three to four hour class on either personal plaids orRead More →

28 May
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Every time I stitch or design a birthday plaid, I am excited all over again. This gift is about as unique as you can get. You can make them for anyone of any age and for any occasion. The template for the mini-sock is included in the project, but I have also made boxtops, wallets, and I’m thinking about making a pillow for our family room. You’ll love how easy and clear the instructions are and how any stitcher can make this project. The PDF version of the project is $12 and the printed version is $13.50. Use the button above if you want theRead More →