Originally posted 2007-04-20 17:57:50. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
I just love rendering plaids into needlepoint. Needlepoint can make exact replicas of any plaid. Tartans are just about the best.
My latest stitch guide is this little Scottie from Cat’s Cradle. This makes an absolutley perfect introduction to needlepoint plaids for stitchers at any level.
First off, it’s on large canvas. Second, the plaid is a very simple one. Third, the thread is easy to use. Finally, the directions are clear and the charts are in color.
The process for stitching a plaid is not unlike the process for weaving a plaid. The vertical lines are stitched (every other stitch) in the pattern of the plaid (which is properly called a sett for tartans), then, following the sett again, the horizontal lines are stitched. The plaid emerges from the process.
I know it well, have stitched many plaids, but I love the surprise of how the plaid begins to take shape as you stitch the horizontal lines.
The Scottie is stitched using Trio from brown paper packages and the background uses Lorikeet from Gloriana Threads, a lovely soft wool.
It doesn’t take very long to stitch and I think you will just love it.
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