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.
Program Chair for Redwood Stitchers (EGA) in
Santa Rosa Cal.
I would like learn and teach this technique
to our chapter in early 2016. Do you have
patterns/instructions for sale or free downloads?
If not, where can I locate such?
We are a non-profit and belong to Embroiderers
Guild of America.
Thank you
My mother passed away last year. She used to make birthday plaids for friends. I haVe one partially completed. Do you have instructions?