Recent Posts Tagged With plastic canvas

• Ringing in Christmas

  Posted on Thursday December 24th, 2009 at 10:21 am in sewing, craft, pattern, sew, santa, canvas, plastic, bell, cardboard, gobelin, tapestry, plastic canvas

  Ring in the season and welcome your holiday guests with our cheery Santa Claus door decoration. We tucked a sprig of holly in his cap for luck and used Turkey Loop Stitches to make his curly white beard. Size: 10″w x 28-1/2...

• Christmas Plaids

  Posted on Tuesday December 1st, 2009 at 10:11 am in designs, canvas, plastic canvas, pattern making, sewing instruction, stitch instructions, how to draft a pattern

  Bring a little country to your Christmas this year with our five tree trimmers in homespun plaids. Using our quick- and-easy designs and your choice of colors, you’ll have a jolly time stitching these holiday projects. Approx Size: 2-7/8″...

• Measuring and Cutting Tools

  Posted on Saturday September 26th, 2009 at 12:37 pm in design, sewing, pattern, designs, fabric, dressmaking, sew, designed, pillows, dressmaker, cardboard, patternmaking

  The Basics Home decorator sewing requires the same basic equipment as dressmaker sewing, with the addition of tools for measuring windows and furniture. Using the proper equipment makes the work easier and the results more satisfying. 1) Needle th...

• Gingerbread Goodie House

  Posted on Friday May 29th, 2009 at 02:43 pm in sewing, stitches, pattern, designs, dressmaking, sew, canvas, plastic, patternmaking, gingerbread, gobelin, tapestry

  Display this cheery gingerbread house as a reminder of the home-baked goodness of the season. With its removable roof, it doubles as a unique container for individually wrapped goodies. GINGERBREAD GOODIE HOUSE Size: 8″ w x 11″ h x 8R...

• Grandparents Day

  Posted on Wednesday May 27th, 2009 at 03:49 pm in sewing, craft, stitches, pattern, designs, cross stitch, dressmaking, sew, granddaughter, patternmaking, grandsons, tapestry

  Here’s the perfect gift for Grandparents Day (September 9) - a heart-tugging wall hanging that names all the grandchildren. For extra sentimental appeal, let the children stitch their own personalized hearts. Large Heart Size: 13V2″w x lO...

• Hair Accessories

  Posted on Friday May 1st, 2009 at 06:10 pm in design, fashion, sewing, craft, pattern, designs, beads, cross stitch, dressmaking, sew, designed, patternmaking

  Here’s a new idea for plastic canvas - fashion accessories for your hair! This stylish set offers four pretty pieces’ to top off your wardrobe, what a clever idea! Headband Size: 1-1/4″w Large Barrette Size: 4-1/2″ w x 2-3/8&#...

• Lunchtime Fun

  Posted on Friday May 1st, 2009 at 02:06 pm in design, sewing, pattern, designs, dressmaking, sew, designed, canvas, patternmaking, gobelin, tapestry, sewing pattern

  Carrying a lunch to school can be lots of fun with this colorful lunch sack! Stitched with bright designs, our unique tote features convenient handles that are just right for little ones to hold Size: 5 -1/2 “w x 10 -1/4 “h x 3 -1/8″...

• Bath Elegance

  Posted on Saturday April 4th, 2009 at 12:52 pm in basket, elegance, gobelin, plastic canvas, pattern making, pattern drafting, mesh plastic canvas, overcast stitch, tapestry needle, touch of tranquility

  Beautify your bath with these graceful accessories: Holding bath beads or adorning a basket of greenery the elegant swans give the room a touch of tranquility. The easy-to-make basket trimmed with ribbons and lace offers a lovely caddy for potpourri ...

• Pretty Bookmarks

  Posted on Saturday April 4th, 2009 at 10:50 am in design, bookmark, craft, embroidery, designs, cross stitch, patchwork, e book, plastic canvas, pattern making, satin ribbon, pattern drafting

  Simple designs stitched on colored canvas make these bookmarks ideal projects for beginners. Created on 10 mesh canvas using embroidery floss or satin ribbon, the pretty markers are thoughtful “thank you”gifts for anyone - for any reason!...

• Spring Flowers

  Posted on Thursday April 2nd, 2009 at 05:02 pm in design, flowers, sewing, pattern, sew, designed, springtime, spring flowers, patternmaking, buds, tapestry, leisure arts

  A bouquet  of flowers bursts into bloom on this colorful springtime wreath. Hung on a door or in a window, these pretty buds are a lovely way to greet the season! Size: 9-5/8″w x 9-5/8″h Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color ke...

• Hearts For The Bath

  Posted on Thursday April 2nd, 2009 at 04:04 pm in design, Mosaic, style, craft, pattern, chart, tapestry, plastic canvas, teal lee elliott

  Discover the romantic appeal of hearts for the bath. Our lovely ensemble will cover your tissues and collect your trinkets with style.You can also stitch individual hearts to make sweet accents. Design By Teal Lee Elliott SUPPLIES FOR ENTIRE SET Wors...

• Easter Kisses

  Posted on Wednesday April 1st, 2009 at 04:54 pm in design, sewing, chart, designed, patternmaking, tapestry, leisure arts, plastic canvas, pattern making, worsted weight yarn

  Approx Size: 3″w x 4-7/8″h each Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), one 10%” x 13%” sheet of 7mesh plastic canvas, and #16 tapestry needle Stitches Used: Backstitch, French Knot, Gobelin Stitch, Overcast Stitch...

• Boutique Tissue Box

  Posted on Wednesday April 1st, 2009 at 01:19 pm in design, sewing, stitches, chart, designed, patternmaking, leisure arts, plastic canvas, pattern making, worsted weight yarn, kathleen hurley boutique

  Size: 4 -1/2 “w x 5-3/4 “h x 4 -1/2 ” d (Note: Fits a 4-1/4 “w x 5 -1/4 “h x 4-1/4″ d Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), one 10-5/8″ x 13-5/8″ sheet of 7 mesh plastic Stitches Used: Gob...

• Welcome Home

  Posted on Wednesday April 1st, 2009 at 11:48 am in sewing, stitches, yarn, sew, canvas, patternmaking, tapestry, leisure arts, plastic canvas, pattern making

  Welcome Home This row of tiny houses spells out a cordial welcome for your guests. Turned around, the pieces create a quaint little village on a shelf or table. Approx Size: 1-3/4″W x 2-7/8″h x l-3/4″d each Supplies: Worsted weight...

• Night Teddy Switch Plate Cover

  Posted on Tuesday March 31st, 2009 at 06:15 pm in craft, teddy, tapestry, plastic canvas, pattern making, backstitch, worsted weight yarn, switch plate cover, teal lee elliott, teddy switch

  Brighten a child’s room with this delightful teddy switch plate cover. He’ll make remembering to turn off the light easier to “bear”! Size: 5″ w x 6″ h Supplies: Worsted weight yarn (refer to color key), one 10-5/8...

• Canvas Embroidery Stitches

  Posted on Tuesday March 31st, 2009 at 01:54 pm in Mosaic, embroidery, double, cross stitch, canvas, knotted, scotch, needle, byzantine, knot, stitch, plastic canvas

  BRICK STITCH STRIPED COLORS When patch is striped, it is easiest to start and end color for each row. However, if possible, you may leave yarn hanging at end of row and transfer needle to second color, then pick up first color again when needed. S...

• Basic Needlepoint Stitch

  Posted on Monday March 30th, 2009 at 04:38 pm in illustration, embroidery, yarn, cross stitch, needlepoint, canvas, needle, weave, plastic canvas

  All basic needlepoint stitches are made diagonally over one intersection of canvas threads. These stitches look the same on the front of the canvas-see photo-the back side is what shows the difference. The other needlepoint stitches which slant in di...

• Needle Point Materials

  Posted on Monday March 30th, 2009 at 02:33 pm in design, illustration, sewing, embroidery, stitches, yarn, fabric, cross stitch, sew, needlepoint, dress, canvas

  CANVAS: PENELOPE is the classic canvas which is used in Traditional Needlepoint. It is a double woven fabric with pairs of horizontal and vertical threads which form the mesh. When doing regular needlepoint, the stitches are worked diagonally over tw...

• Plastic Canvas Stitches

  Posted on Monday March 30th, 2009 at 12:35 pm in Mosaic, embroidery, Turkey, stitches, pattern, yarn, cross stitch, canvas, plastic, scotch, edge, needle

  Fringe: Cut an 8″ length of yarn. Thread needle with loose ends of yarn. Come up at 1, leaving a loop on the wrong side of canvas. Bring loose ends and needle through loop (Fig. 6) and pull tightly. Trim ends to desired length. A dot of glue on...

• Plastic Canvas Basic stitches

  Posted on Monday March 30th, 2009 at 12:34 pm in stitches, pattern, yarn, cross stitch, clothes, canvas, threads, knot, yarns, stitch, plastic canvas, backstitch

  Working With Plastic Canvas When buying your canvas, remember that several different manufacturers produce plastic canvas. Because of this, there are often slight variations in canvas, such as different thicknesses of threads or a small difference in...