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Plastic Canvas Art

Create your own projects . Working with canvas art is exciting . Its fun for the entire family . You can also use this section as a great way to learn to create crafted projects to sell for yourselves .Yes you can earn an extra income doing something you enjoy doing . Use the download section to view diffrent designs .

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Plastic canvas is a craft material of lightweight plastic with regularly spaced

holes in imitation of embroidery canvas. It is also commonly known as viny{1}l weave.

Plastic canvas is also employed in teaching needlepoint and cross stitch to children, since its rigid structure does not require the use of a hoop or frame.

Cross stitching is an fun and inexpensive acyivity people among any age group can come to enjoy and appreciate . For begginners start with plasic canvas 14 count . Choosing something like a start is fun for children . For the more advance stitchers choosing fabric will look more professionally done .Fabcric and plastic canvas are vailable at

5KG'S fabric

How to cross stitch .

Counted cross stitch is very easy to learn, any one of any age is welcomed . Dont hesitate to to print out the instructions and share it with family and friends . Counted cross stitch transfers a design from a printed pattern onto evenweave fabric. One square in the fabric represents one square on the pattern. Each square on the pattern, which contains a symbol, represents a stitch. The different symbols on the pattern represent different colors of floss. The stitcher uses embroidery floss to place X's on the fabric corresponding to the symbols on the pattern.

Mateials Needed

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Dmc Floss Dmc Fabric Discount on fabric Tapestry Needle

Supplies

. Plastic canvas . Enweave fabric (optional)

Plastic canvas

come in a variety of colors and size as well . The smaller the count the bigger the canvas will be . The standard or typical plastic canvas used is 14count . If you qare not sure about the count you will need for your craft ask someone at the counter to help you decided the count you need .

Floss or DMC Yarn

Floss

Embroidery floss is a cotton thread used for stitching. Each Floss has 6 strands.Usually you will use only 2 strands at a time for stitching and 1 strand for backstitching. On Hardanger fabric (22 count) you usually will use only 1 strand; on 11 count Aida use 3 strands to stitch and 2 to backstitch. Various books and patterns suggest either DMC or Anchor brands, which are easy to find at your local craft store.These brand of material are stronger and easier to use . They are also washable .

Tapestry Needle

Needle

A tapestry needle is required in the process of cros stitching. usually a size 24 or 26 (size 26 is smaller than size 24). These types of needle has a blunt point and a large eye. Use a size 24 for stitching on an 11 or 14 fabric count; use a size 26 for fabric with a fabric count of 18 or greater .These needles are found in fabric stores as well .

Scissors needed

Scissors

Yes guys you will all need one of these . You can start out with any pair of scissors, but pretty soon you will want to get a nice pair of small embroidery scissors. Get a good quality pair with sharp points for easy cutting of fabrics and threads. A good pair of scissors makes stitching a lot more fun.

Cross Stitching

Stitching

First, work a row of half stitches (////), then work back (\\\\) to complete the X's. It is important that all the X's are crossed in the same direction. That is, the top thread of the X should always slant in the same direction (either \ or /). It does not matter which way they slant, but if they are mixed the finished piece will look uneven. Relax as you stitch and do not pull the thread too tight. Your stitches should lie flat on your fabric and not distort the holes or the fabric.

All Done

Finishing

When your stitching is complete, wash in cool water using a mild liquid detergent. Rinse well. Do not wring, but roll in a clean towel to absorb most of the water. While still damp, place face down on a terry towel. Place another cloth on top of the needlework and press lightly with a warm iron. Let dry. Then frame or finish as desired.

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