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 →

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 →