Plastic canvas tips, hints, etc.
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If you want heavy coverage along the canvas edge, use a double strand of yarn for overcasting.
The Needlecraft Shop
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If you need several of the same shape for a design or project, i.e. coaster, tree, flowers, key chain holder, tissue box sides. Cut two and save one for later. This makes cutting easier and no need for markings.
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If you have to count a large number of holes when making a plastic canvas project, a handy tool is to use a hole scaler or counter.
The Needlecraft Shop
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An ideal marking tool for plastic canvas is a fine-point overhead projection marker, available at office supply stores. This marker is dark and easy to see and washes off with water.
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For neat and precise embroidery and small french knots over stitched plastic canvas, use a #18 or smaller tapestry needle.
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If you have barely enough yarn to finish a section, you can prevent having to start a new strand for only a couple of stitches by using a crochet hook to pull the yarn through.
The Needlecraft Shop
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If you mark the canvas with a grease pencil, a used dryer fabric softener sheet removes marks easily.
Needlepointers.com
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If you accidentally cut or torn a bar or two on your canvas, glue the bars with a tiny drop of craft glue, super glue or hot glue.
The Needlcrat Shop
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When whip stitching the plastic canvas edges, cut canvas corners diagonally to allow a better converge when whip stitching edges.
Debi's Plastic Canvas Site
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